Rappahannock River Valley Historic Churches
Spring 2020 (TBD), 7:45 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Did you know that it was dangerous to be an Episcopalian during and immediately following the Revolutionary War,
Education for Ministry (EfM) 2019
The EfM curriculum of study, worship and theological reflection in a small group is one of the most comprehensive theological education experiences available
Mindful Biking
Need a Physical Challenge and a Spiritual Renewal On a Budget? Come Ride with Dr. Mark Cooper on Bike Virginia 2019 and join in a daily morning and afternoon opportunity for Mindfulness Meditation. https://youtu.be/kVhPscOxfus This the 32nd year for this…
6th – 8th Grade Retreat
6th – 8th Grade PYM Weekend
May 8-10, 2020
Retreat weekends are a great opportunity for youth to have fun with new and old friends and explore their faith outside the rhythm and routine of daily life.
Newcomers Classes in 2020
Join us for back-to-back sessions (one Wednesday evening followed by another on the next Sunday morning) to learn about the Episcopal Church, membership, and the worship and community opportunities at St. James’s. We are an active parish making a difference in the spiritual, social, and personal lives of our parishioners, and making a lasting impact on our community.
High School Mission
Appalachia Youth Mission (For current 9th – 12th graders & HS graduates not yet 21)
June 22-28
What: Hurley Community Development Center, Hurley, VA (www.hurleycommunitydevelopment.org)
Middle School Mini-Mission
(For current 5th – 8th graders)
July 17-20, 2024 (Friday lunchtime – Sunday dinnertime)
What: Harvest of Hope (www.endhunger.org)
Where: Exmore, VA
Who: Up to 18 youth currently 5th-8th grades & 4-5 adult leaders
Washington National Cathedral
Thursday, May 16, 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Meet at St. James’s Episcopal Church for this all day Pilgrimage
The Washington National Cathedral is not just a house of prayer for all people: it is also the national cathedral for the Episcopal Church.
Senior High Youth Lock-In January 19-20, 2020
On Sunday, January 19 at 4:00 p.m. through Monday, January 20 about 11:00 a.m., our 10th-12th grade youth will have a MLK Lock-In for Service.
Reclaim Your Mailbox
Recently, Penny Gugino told me a tip about junk mail. Yes, you can put it in your recycle bin as soon as you get it, but it is better to stop receiving it so that it doesn’t arrive in your mailbox in the first place.
Movie Night? Nature Videos: The Perfect Choice!
Growing up in the 1970s, I often watched Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom. I have cozy memories of the host, white-haired Marlin Perkins, narrating long, extended takes of animals in their natural habitat, far removed from human civilization.
Facing the Challenges of our Time
“To fast” means to do without in order to draw closer to God. For 2018, our Presiding Bishop Michael Curry asks us to fast on the 21st of each month in solidarity with all who struggle with hunger. His concern is domestic and international.
Education for Ministry (EfM) 2018
The EfM curriculum of study, worship and theological reflection in a small group is one of the most comprehensive theological education experiences available