Weekly News from St. James' Episcopal Church | Leesburg, Virginia

May 29, 2026

WORSHIP

Sunday Worship

May 31 | Trinity Sunday



8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist


10:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist and Baptism

(live-streamed)


View this Sunday's service order

Watch the service live at 10 a.m. on Sunday morning or at your leisure at a later time.

Children in Worship


New Next Week (June 7): Pew Pals!

Starting in June, we are excited to offer a new opportunity for children during the 10 a.m. service! Children in grades 2–5 are invited to join the Children’s Formation team in the front two pews on the lectern side for the first half of the service. They will have an engaging, hands-on formation experience where they can explore and learn more about Episcopal worship through quiet activities. Younger children are also welcome to participate with an adult.

 

Children's Chapel

Following the Children’s Sermon, children Pre-K through 5th grade are invited to gather for Children’s Chapel during the 10:00 a.m. service (in lieu of Children's Formation), with the exception of second Sundays, when we offer our Second Sunday Family Service at 9:00 a.m.

 

Nursery

Children are always welcome in worship! If needed, Nursery care is available beginning at 9:30 for infants and preschoolers. The Nursery is located through the front left doors of the sanctuary. Go through the Parish Hall and up the stairs – the Nursery is around the corner from the kitchen.

This Sunday at St. James'

VBS Volunteer Preparation Meeting

May 31 | 10:00 a.m. | Parish Hall

Youth and adults are needed to make this year’s VBS (June 22-26) a success! Interested? Fill out this volunteer form and plan to attend the preparation meeting on this Sunday. Questions? Contact Rev. Marybeth.

Parish Life

Graduation Sunday

June 7 | Respond by May 31

If a member of your household is graduating from high school, college, graduate school, OR is a rising 6th grader (graduating from elementary school), and you would like them to be recognized on Graduation Sunday, please email communications@stjamesleesburg.org by Sunday, May 31, with their name, school, and post-graduation plans (if applicable).

Sacred Soil Society

The Sacred Soil Society is a convivial group of folks who tend faithfully to the grounds of St. James’. This is a great way to meet new people, enjoy the outdoors, and serve your church community. No experience necessary! If you're interested in joining, please contact Pamela McGraw.


June Workdays:

  • June 3, 13, and 27: 10 a.m.-noon
  • June 18: 1 p.m.-3 p.m.

On a recent rainy day, this hardy crew showed up to prune, rake, re-establish borders, mulch, plant, weed wack, etc., even as the rain showered upon them.


Come and join the fun!

Parish Retreat at Shrine Mont

September 25-27

A restful weekend of learning and growing together as a family of faith. Click below for all the details and to register.

Treasurer's Update through April 2026

We have much to be thankful for! After the first third of the year, giving continues to be ahead of budget by nearly $49,000. We have had several parishioners choose to make their full pledge early in the year, which is driving this trend. 


Our operating expenses are under budget for the year, as well. We have incurred 31.6% of our planned operating expenses compared to a budgeted 36.3% of our total operating expense budget. And this includes absorbing a couple of emergency repairs.


Have you Reviewed your Q1 Financial Statement?

Q1 Financial Statements were mailed during the last week of April. Please review your statement and contact me (Stacy Cleveland) at Treasurer@stjamesleesburg.org if you have any questions.



For more information on how to give, please visit the GIVE page on our website. .

Don't Fall for Scams!

Reminder: St. James' staff will never reach out to you via text or email asking for gift cards. If you receive a message like this, it is a scam. These messages should be ignored. If you are unsure about a suspicious message or have questions about scams, you are welcome to reach out to communications@stjamesleesburg.org.

(Asterisk * denotes those in the St. James’ community)


Those requesting our prayers this week: *Charlotte Woods, Rachel Shatananda, and *Robin Harris

                                

Those on our long-term Prayer List: *Fran Smith, Jason & Stephanie, Pamela Scott, The Hovsmith family, Mike Shott, Kathy & Lenny, *Michael Fabian, Joan Douglas & the *Douglas family, Sheila S, Margaret Ann, *Sandra Moody, Jan Harder, *Rachel Roberts, Megan Kilkeary, Margaret, *Christopher Osborne, Kalpana Ronlov & Family, Mark Mangilit, Steve Trull, The Spealman family, Tracy McGuire, Jane, Kate Pinson, Jan, Bill, *Fred Lang, Brianne Fabian, Ann T., *Rene, Mary Galloway, Bob Longo, *Mark Mobley, *Meagan Carren, *Lois Krumwiede, *Denise, *McKenna Hagler, Nancy Giffin, Richard Ford, *Alice Forlini, *Darrell Ackmann, Judy Popple, Nathan Rodney, *Harold Neely, *Rachelle Graves, Tony Beltrano, Mary Ellen Hurley, Nicholas Rodney, Ed, and Virginia Laughlin


Those who have died: Ted Grivetti


Those who need our prayers: All those affected by the fires and floods in the US, for the lives lost and that God will sustain them for the recovery ahead, for all those across the globe who suffer the effects of natural disasters; for those who suffer acts of violence around the world, especially for Ukraine and for the Holy Land, for those suffering from the wars in the Middle East and in Sudan; for federal employees and those serving in the armed forces at home and abroad; for those who are unemployed or underemployed; and for those who continue to be affected by COVID-19 and for protection of the most vulnerable through flu season and cold weather.


 

Do You Need Prayer or Care?

"In case of illness, the minister of the congregation is to be notified." (BCP p. 453)

Make a prayer request here.


Call the Church Office | Monday-Thursday 9 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Friday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

(703)777-1124 ext 1 | info@stjamesleesburg.org

After Hours Pastoral Care Line | (202)750-4247

Prayer List Changes

The clergy and Pastoral Associates of the Parish have been considering ways to deepen the prayer life of St. James’. Our parish prayer list is a vital part of our corporate and individual prayers. We also know there are many in need of prayer who are known to God alone. 

One of the ways we hope to hold our St. James’ family in prayer is to denote St. James’ congregants using and asterisk in our printed list. This way, whether on the short-term or long-term, those praying in worship will be able to hold those closest to us in mind. We will always continue to pray for friends and family. 

Though we only name a few names out loud, please use the long-term list in your personal prayers. Many who reside on the list are our home bound folks we send communion to. They are a part of us. Please check our weekly email each week for suggested prayers and our diocesan and Anglican prayer cycles. For questions or suggestions, please reach out to Rev. Marybeth

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