St. James' Episcopal Church Leesburg, VA

“Almighty God, we commend to your gracious care and keeping all the men and women of our armed forces at home and abroad. Defend them day by day with your heavenly grace; strengthen them in their trials and temptations; give them courage to face the perils which beset them; and grant them a sense of your abiding presence wherever they may be; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.” Honoring our St. James’ veterans today.

70 bags of leaves and debris.
Several cubic yards of branches.
Five boxes of donuts.
Four boxes of coffee.
15+ tired but feeling good volunteers. #caringforstjames #rakingitin

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George C. Marshall International Center

Sunday, November 10: All veterans are invited to meet in the Janney Parlor before the start of each service (7:45, 9:00 and 11:15 a.m.) and process together at the beginning of each service.

Monday, November 11: Join Fr. Earl and veterans at the George C Marshall International Center at 312 East Market St. at 10:30 a.m. for its 15th Annual Veterans Day Celebration. Gen. George Marshall was a longtime member of St James', and his flag hangs near his customary pew in the Church. Fr. Earl will give the Invocation, and Admiral T. Joseph Lopez, USN (Ret) will be the keynote speaker. Visit www.georgecmarshall.org for more information on this event.

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Cottage Meetings | St. James' Leesburg

Join the more than 100 people who've already met Father Earl at our series of Cottage Meetings! There's one coming up in Potomac Station on Tuesday, November 5 at 7 p.m. To see all events, and register, visit www.stjamesleesburg.org/cottage-meetings

stjamesleesburg.org So Fr. Earl can get to know us (and we, him!), we’re holding a series of Cottage Meetings, which will be informal gatherings focused on building relationships and Christian community.

Tonight, Día de los Muertos, we pray and spend time with the generations that came before us. Eternal rest, grant unto them, O Lord. And let light perpetual shine upon them. Amen.

Tonight, Día de los Muertos, we pray and spend time with the generations that came before us. Eternal rest, grant unto them, O Lord. And let light perpetual shine upon them. Amen.

Esta noche, Día de los Muertos, rezamos y pasamos tiempo con las generaciones que nos precedieron. Dales, Señor, el descanso eterno. Y brille para ellos la luz perpetua. Amén.

Keeping California in our prayers.

Almighty God, who alone created the beauty and bounty of our land: accept our prayers for your people in California now in the midst of wild fires; strengthen them in their hour of need, grant them perseverance and courage to face the future, and bring aid to the fire and rescue workers, who by serving others, serve you; all this we ask through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Go Nats!

St. James’ sends its best wishes to the Nats with this morning’s spirited rendition of — what else? Doo doo doo doo doo doo...

Shrine Mont Camps

Pull out your 2020 calendars and see what might work for your family.

THE 2020 dates are posted!! The 2020 dates are posted!!

Check them out here and in your SMC Parents October Newsletter that was sent out today!

Huzzah!!!!

#2020herewecome #shrinemontcamps #community #love #belonging #acceptance

In this harvest season...

"Almighty God, we thank you for making the earth fruitful, so that it might produce what is needed for life: Bless those who work in the fields; give us seasonable weather; and grant that we may all share the fruits of the earth, rejoicing in your goodness; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen."

-The Book of Common Prayer, page 824

A fall moon over the Parish House.

Come and meet our interim rector, Fr. Earl Mullins, and connect with St. James' people at this fall's Cottage Meetings. Register at stjamesleesburg.org/cottage-meetings.

“God is the source of daily health and healing; God makes us well with medicines of life. God is the spring, the fountain of thanksgiving; All words of grace, all faith to heal our strife.” The Corner Chorale at today’s 9 am service.

St. James’ acolytes representing at the National Acolyte Festival! As they celebrate the importance and history of this important service in worship, our young people are leading us into the future. We are thankful for our acolytes.

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Oktoberfest fun and fellowship!

A beautiful day for people and animals to be blessed...

Blessing of the Animals 2019

Reminder: Sunday, October 6: services at 7:45 and 10 a.m. Oktoberfest at 11:15!

A Mercy

St. James' Book Club meets monthly in the Multipurpose Room! Thursday, October 10 at 7 p.m. - join us to discuss A Mercy by Toni Morrison.

lcpl.overdrive.com National BestsellerOne of The New York Times 10 Best Books of the YearIn the 1680s the slave trade in the Americas is still in its infancy. Jacob Vaark is an Anglo-Dutch trader and adventurer, with a small holding in the harsh North. Despite his distaste for dealing in "flesh," he takes a small slav...

Sermons | St. James' Leesburg

Missed the sermon? Just want to hear it again? Sermons are posted weekly at www.stjamesleesburg.org/sermons

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The Episcopal Church

Food for thought...and action!

Episode 3 of the Way of Love is live in your podcast feeds!

In this episode, Bishop Michael Curry and hosts Kyle and Sandy discuss learning on the Way of Love: reflecting on Scripture each day, especially Jesus’ life and teachings. We hear from Jerusalem Greer, staff officer for evangelism at The Episcopal Church, discussing how parents can share their faith with adult children. Later, Kyle and Sandy interview the Rev. Patricia Lyons, who uses popular cultural references and stories to help us recognize God at work in the world and in our lives.

This episode of the Way of Love Podcast is sponsored by Forward Movement.

Saint Michael and All Angels

Monday, September 30 is the Feast Day of St. Michael and All Angels. Traditionally a "quarter day" in the liturgical year, this day honors the triumph of St. Michael and All Angels over Satan's power. In Britain, as "Michaelmas," this day has traditionally marked the passing of summer into autumn, calling on the power of light to conquer the darkness of the coming winter. May St. Michael and the angels of light bring their power to bear in our hearts and in our world.

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NEWS | St. James' Leesburg

Check out this page on the refreshed St. James’ website for the latest news and events.

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The Episcopal Church

Bishop Michael Curry’s podcast - the Way of Love - returns for a second season. Hear this powerful preacher and consider how we can walk together in the Way of Love.

Have you listened to the new podcast episode? Bishop Curry talks with Bishop Vashti McKenzie of the African Methodist Episcopal Church about following the Way of Love beyond the church walls. Listen today!

"Whoever is faithful in a very little is faithful also in much; and whoever is dishonest in a very little is dishonest also in much. If then you have not been faithful with the dishonest wealth, who will entrust to you the true riches? And if you have not been faithful with what belongs to another, who will give you what is your own? No slave can serve two masters; for a slave will either hate the one and love the other, or be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and wealth." Luke 16:1-13; from the readings for Sunday, September 22.

Step through our red door (or, really, any of our doors) and find a place where all are welcome.

You'll always get a Red Door Welcome at The Episcopal Church!

Helping the Homeless Goes Mobile

Meet our September Monthly Mission Partner: Mobile Hope. More than 2,400 children and young adults under 24 are precariously housed in Loudoun County, lacking a fixed regular and adequate nighttime residence. MH creates ways for this fragile and often unacknowledged population to have access to the daily essentials and ongoing support. Please keep Mobile Hope in your prayers, and give generously on the last Sunday of the month to support this important ministry. Learn more at mobilehopeloudoun.org

comcastnewsmakers.com Elena Russo speaks with Donna Fortier, CEO, Mobile Hope. They discuss. How they assist homeless youth by using a mobile bus to provide services.

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A warm welcome to Fr. Earl and Patti, and a joyous start to the Church School year!

The Mosby Heritage Area Association

Historic St. James’ featured on the #legendsbylanternlight tour!

#LegendsByLanternlight Reading from the diary of Leesburg teenager Mary Lack, writing of her soldier sweetheart.

It's a new year! Church School begins this Sunday, Sept. 15, at 10:15 a.m. All classes will gather in the Fellowship Hall for the big kickoff!

TryTank Explainer Video Series: The Episcopal Church

If you're new -- or not-so-new -- to the Episcopal Church.

TryTank Explainer Video Series: The Episcopal Church Explaining what is the Episcopal Church in a fun and informative way.

We pray this beautiful and solemn morning.

O God, the creator of heaven and earth, our refuge and our strength. As we recall this day the tragic terrorist attacks of 2001, we remember all who lost their lives at the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and in a field near Shanksville, Pa., and commit their souls to your eternal care.

We give thanks for the courage of countless first responders and Good Samaritans who put their lives as risk for the sake of others.

Be a source of strength and healing to survivors who are living with physical or emotional pain and the effects of trauma. Comfort all who mourn, and guide our hearts toward compassion and hope.

We pray also that those whose hearts are filled with hate may be turned toward love. Help us recognize that we are all created in your image, break down the walls that divide us and strengthen our wills that we all may be instruments of your peace.

In Christ’s name we pray. Amen.

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Youth group for grades 6-12 will kick off on Wednesday, September 11 from 6:30-8:30 at the Parish House. Parents, please come at 8:15 to learn more about youth group and meet the leaders!

Episcopal Relief & Development

Prayers and assistance going out to the Bahamas.

We are in communication with our partners in the Bahamas assessing and determining a response.#Dorian
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Per the New York TImes, "Wind gusts exceeding 220 miles an hour...storm strongest on record in the Bahamas...one of the most intense in the Atlantic in the last century.”
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A Prayer for People Facing Great Uncertainty

God of the present moment, God who in Jesus
stills the storm and soothes the frantic heart; bring
hope and courage to all as we wait in uncertainty.

Bring hope and peace with whatever lies ahead.
Bring us courage to endure what cannot be avoided.
For your will is health and wholeness; you are God,
and we need you.

Adapted from a New Zealand Prayer Book, page 765
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As our neighbors in Dorian’s path face their lives after loss, Episcopal Relief and Development offers ways to help.

As #HurricaneDorian makes its way up the U.S. Southeast coast, our church partners need your help. Right now, they are preparing various local responses and will be further assessing damage as soon as it is safe to do so. Communities in the path of this devastating storm urgently need us, and there is no time to waste. Make a gift to our Hurricane Relief Fund now. http://bit.ly/Hurricane-Relief-Fund

Good news! Bishop Susan Goff of the Diocese of Virginia has appointed the Rev. W. Earl Mullins as our Interim Rector effective Monday, September 9.

The Vestry and Wardens are excited to welcome Fr. Earl to St. James' Leesburg. He will celebrate his first service with us on Wednesday, September 11, at our noon Eucharist and will celebrate his first Sunday with us on September 15.

Lord, hear our prayer.

It's Open House for Church School! Join us Sunday, Sept. 8 from 10:15 to 11 a.m.

All students (PK through high school) and parents are welcome to meet your teachers and find your classrooms.

This is a drop-in event, so please take your younger children with you as you move from class to class. Middle School and High School students can remain in their classrooms.

The first day of Church School is the *next* Sunday, September 15 at 10:15.

Kids With Purpose (KWP) is a ministry that helps children grow in faith and grace through service to become active lifelong disciples of Jesus Christ. Register now:
https://www.stjamesleesburg.org/kidswithpurpose

KWP will meet Wednesdays from 4:00 - 5:30 for 7 weeks beginning on September 18. Children age 4 by 9/30/19 through 5th grade are eligible.

We need weekly leaders and rotating volunteers! Email [email protected] with questions or if you're able to volunteer.