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

November 6, 2026

Sunday Schedule



November 8 | Twenty-fourth Sunday after Pentecost



8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite I


9:15 a.m. Family Service in the Parish Hall


10:00 a.m. Formation for All Ages


11:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite II

(live-streamed)


View this Sunday's service order



Children in Worship

Watch the service live at 11 a.m. on Sunday morning or at your leisure at a later time.

Midweek Eucharist

Wednesday, November 11 | 11:30 a.m. | The Church

This Sunday at St. James'

Veteran's Day Recognition

Sunday, November 8



All Veterans are invited to wear their uniforms as we honor and recognize their service to our country. 

Adult Forum: Generosity as a Spiritual Practice

Sundays, October 25-November 15 | 10:00 a.m. | Parish Hall


Offered alongside our season of Stewardship, Carolyn Briles will lead this study of how generosity can become not simply an act of giving, but a way of living faithfully and abundantly. ​Gather with us at God’s table and explore how generosity can change not only what we give, but who we are.

Children's Formation

10 a.m. | Janney House

Youth Formation

10 a.m. | Youth Room

Stewardship 2027

Where Abundance Becomes Generosity

November 8 Ministry Spotlight


An Abundance of Promise


At St. James' Preschool, the seeds of faith, friendship, and wonder are planted in young hearts, creating a foundation of love and joy that can last a lifetime. This year, we celebrate a special milestone: one of our preschool alumni has returned to St. James as a member of the staff!


What a beautiful reminder that the care we offer today can bear fruit in ways we may never imagine. As we nurture the curiosity, confidence, and wonder of our youngest learners, we build the promise of the next generation. Through St. James Preschool, our abundance of spirit becomes a legacy of love, growing from one generation to the next.


Learn more about this ministry during worship this Sunday.

Your support makes ministry happen!

Gather at God’s Table:

Sharing Our Abundance This Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving Food Drive Benefiting Loudoun Hunger Relief

DONATE BY TODAY, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6


As we celebrate our stewardship theme, Gather at God’s Table: Where Abundance Becomes Generosity, we're putting generosity into action by helping provide Thanksgiving dinners for neighbors in need through Loudoun Hunger Relief!


Drop off your donations in the Narthex by Friday, November 6, and join us for a Packing Party on November 7 at 3 p.m. in the Youth Room. Together, let's make room for more neighbors at the table!

Parish Life

 

Newcomers Class

Sunday, November 15 | 12:30 p.m. | Janney Parlor


Join Fr. Chad to hear more about the history, values, and mission of St. James, and discover what it means to be a member of the Episcopal Church. You will also learn more about our active ministries and ways to get involved. Childcare available on request.

Honduras Mission Informational Meeting

Sunday, November 22 | 12:15 p.m. | Janney Parlor



Interested in learning more about the Honduras Mission or joining an upcoming trip? All are welcome to the informational meeting. For more information, contact Henry Stribling at hdstribling@gmail.com or 571-238-5992.

You are invited to participate in the Prison Fellowship Angel Tree Project with St. James’!


Incarceration can strain family ties to the breaking point. By providing Christmas gifts on behalf of incarcerated parents, Prison Fellowship Angel Tree lets St. James’ parishioners extend the hope of the Gospel to families with loved ones in prison.


To participate, click here to purchase gifts directly from our Amazon Wish List! Your Amazon purchases will be shipped directly to our wrapping party and then delivered to a child in need. You can fully participate with the click of a few buttons in Amazon!


Or feel free to text Chase Banks at 571-919-1166 if you would like to be assigned a specific child to sponsor or if you can help with deliveries. All are welcome to attend our annual “wrapping party” on Monday, December 7, from 3 p.m.-6 p.m. at the home of Tricia Sauer. More details soon.

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: The Family of Luna Lopez, Bob Longo, Tony Longo, Jess Erwin, *Laura Brooks, *the Quinn family, *Jason McGraw, Joan Douglas, *Harold Neely, *John Stine, and *Virginia Smith.


Those on our long-term Prayer List: *The Carren Family, Kristopher Fortier, *Olivia Bateman-Neifeld, *Wayne Newell, *Bob Jamison, *Susan Helsley, *Donna Ray, *Traci Eddinger, Paul Fifield, Agnes Kall, *Sheila Brooks, The O’Hara family, Jenn Quinn, *Carson Scheuerman, Susan Beaver, Kevin, Edward Fortier, Virginia Cogger, The DeHond Family, *Charlotte Woods, Rachel Shatananda, *Fran Smith, *Michael Fabian, *Sandra Moody, Margaret, *Christopher Osborne, The Spealman family, Kate Pinson, *Rene, *Lois Krumwiede, *McKenna Hagler, Richard Ford, *Alice Forlini, *Darrell Ackmann, Judy Popple, Nathan Rodney, *Rachelle Graves, Tony Beltrano, Mary Ellen Hurley, Nicholas Rodney, Ed, and Virginia Laughlin.


Those who have died: Barbara McCarthy, *Rose Mayer, and Mark Mangilit.


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.  


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 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 an 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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