Together, We Can Do It

Thomas Rayner, retired Anthem executive, former board member of the Virginia Association of Free and Charitable Clinics, and dedicated advocate and cyclist embarked on a cross-country journey to raise money for Multiple Sclerosis (Bike the US for MS Trans America Ride). He and 30 other cyclists began their two-month journey in Yorktown en route to San Diego. 

Their ride through Virginia brought him by several free clinics and he has partnered with VAFCC on a collaborative effort to highlight the vital role Virginia’s free and charitable clinics play in the healthcare safety network. The very cool part: he chose St. James the Less Free Clinic as one of his pit stops and photo opportunity on Monday, June 15th! 

We are blessed to have the Free Clinic as part of our rich fabric here at St. James the Less. We celebrate this awesome event and are grateful for the volunteers who make our community stronger and healthier.

Reduced Office Hours Next Week

Kasey will be out of the office June 22-29, and office hours will be reduced. The office will be open Wednesday, 6/24, following the 7:30 am service of Holy Eucharist. If you have an emergency, please leave a message on the church phone, 804-798-6336 and we will get back with you shortly. If you need to connect with Rev. Ohmer, please use the button below.

In recognition of June 19th, Juneteenth, we offer this prayer from the Episcopal Diocese of Missouri and join with all those observing this day.

"Holy and righteous God, you created us in your image. Grant us grace to contend fearlessly against evil and to make no peace with oppression. Help us, like those of generations before us, resist the evil of slavery and human bondage in any form and any manner of oppression. Help us to use our freedoms to bring justice among people and nations everywhere, to the glory of your Holy name through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen."

One Service at 9am beginning July 5th

Beginning on Sunday, July 5th and through Sunday, August 9th, we will shifting to a summer schedule of one combined service at 9:00 am (indoors). This will not only allow our 8 o’clockers and 10 o’clockers a chance to see one another, it will give volunteers a well- deserved break before we jump back into the program year and normal service schedule (on August 16th).

Teva Rittenhouse Funeral

Please join us as we celebrate the beautiful life of Teva Rittenhouse on Saturday, August 1st at 1pm. A reception will follow.

Free Concert

Join The Richmond Brass & Percussion Consort for their concert on June 23rd at 7pm here at SJtL.

July 15th Service Night

Please join us July 15th at 6pm for a service night that will benefit the local animals in our community.

Noah's Ark News

It is with grateful hearts that we extend our deep appreciation to these local retainers for their kind donations to the Noah's Ark Pet Food Pantry.

Fin & Feather

Tractor Supply

RedRidge Pet Market

Parish Retreat

Join us for our Parish Retreat at Shrine Mont the weekend of October 16–18!

Please plan to join us this fall! We ask that all sign-ups be completed by August 15. There is a brochure you can pick up in the hallway to sign up or you can click below, and you can pay here.

Help Cut Grass?

Grass cutters are needed for June through September. A sign up sheet is posted on the bulletin board outside the church office. No experience is required: training provided.

Tri- Cities Work Crew

The youth and chaperones had a great week serving the wider community. Thank you for the love and support they received for their trip.

What a gift it is to be together each week. We do not take the love and fellowship shown each Sunday for granted. We are grateful for every member of this faith community!

Prayers of the People

Lord God, encourage us to faithfulness, righteousness, and compassion for all God’s children. We lift up Sean, our Presiding Bishop, Mark, Gail & Bud, our Bishops, and John, our Priest in Charge. May they be strengthened and encouraged as they work with us to proclaim your Good News in this world. We pray for Donald, our President, Abigail, our Governor, and Steve, our Mayor, and all our elected officials. Guide them to lead us to the common good. 

We pray for members of our community, friends and loved ones who are ill, especially, Gus, Erin, Meghann, Haden, Hilda, the Smith family, Mary Lou, Alicia, Steve, Margaret, Patty, Jennifer, Susan, Mike, Melissa, Amy, Martin, Cara, Sharon, Winnie, Michael, Addison, Pam, Julie, Ray, Kelly, Jack, Dale, Mark, Laura, Michael, Paul, Betty, & George. 

We pray for the poor, the sick, the hungry, the oppressed, and those in prison. We ask your prayers for those serving in the diplomatic corps, the military, and as missionaries: Larson, Greg, Matthew, James, Ellie, Andrew, Katherine and Duke. 

We pray for those who have died. We ask your prayers for those who grieve their missing loved ones. Praise God for those in every generation in whom Christ has been honored.