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Weekly News from St. James' Episcopal Church | Leesburg, Virginia
July 3, 2026
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Sunday Worship
July 5 | Sixth Sunday after Pentecost
Independence Day Observed
8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist
10:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist
(live-streamed)
View this Sunday's service order
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Midweek Eucharist
Wednesday, July 8 | 11:30 a.m. | The Church
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Children in Worship
Pew Pals
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.
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Summer Adult Forum: Deliverance
June 21 & 28, July 5, August 2, 16 & 23 | 9:00 a.m. | Parish Hall (Live-streamed)
Join us for a study led by Jonathan Coate exploring the Biblical theme of deliverance. We will look at several stories from Scripture where God rescues people from bad situations, bringing order to chaos and hope to despair. How do we apply this to our own lives? Can we see how God is reaching down into the mess of our lives to make things right, no matter how broken the world feels? Deliverance is a valuable framework for making sense of the big story told in the Bible and a core element of our hope as Christians.
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A Farewell and Thank You to
Gustavo del Callejo
Sunday, July 5 | Following each worship service
Please join us on Sunday, July 5, for Coffee Hour following each service as we recognize our Sunday Sexton, Gustavo del Callejo. We are grateful for Gustavo's faithful service to our parish family over the past four years and invite you to help us thank him and wish him well. You are invited to give him thank you cards and tokens of appreciation by Sunday, July 5.
| | | Church Office Closed Today, July 3 | | The St. James' office is closed today, Friday, July 3, in observance of Independence Day. We will reopen at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, July 6. We hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable holiday! | | |
VBS Arts Camp: Around the World
Arts Camp was a wonderful week of creativity, faith, and fellowship! We welcomed 33 campers, from rising kindergarten through 5th grade, for an engaging week of visual art, music, culinary arts, and movement. It was a joy to bring together children and families from St. James' Church, St. James' Preschool, and our wider community.
Thank you, VBS Volunteers!
A special thank you to our dedicated volunteers: Margot Banta, Mike Cash, Donna Cash, Kate Dulle, Ashley Gam, Joy Griffith, Ella Hayes, Cindy Hersh, Dick Hersh, Deborah Lindeen, Susan Moffett, Rachel Newell, Mark Newton, Nancy Quinn, Rebecca Page, Tierra Semple, Sierra Semple, Arianna Semple, Amelia Whelband, Eleanor Whelband, Brad Wilson, and Josh Wolinski. Your generosity helped make Arts Camp a tremendous success!
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Sacred Soil Society
Sat., July 11, 9-11 a.m. | Tue., July 21, 9-11 a.m. | Fri., July 31, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
During the warmer months, many hands make light work! Consider joining the Sacred Soil Society and help care for our church grounds—no experience needed. We're especially seeking volunteers for 30-minute watering shifts in July and August. It's a simple way to practice stewardship with just a small commitment of your time. Interested? Contact Pamela McGraw.
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Second Sunday Family Service
July 12 | 9:00 a.m. | Parish Hall
Join us for this casual, laid-back service led by parishioners of all ages.
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Education for Ministry Meeting
Sunday, July 12 | 11:15 a.m. | Parish Hall
Are you a seeker? Education for Ministry (EfM) is a life-enriching theological education program for laypersons, offered through the University of the South. It develops theological thinking, deepens faith, and supports everyday ministry. Participants meet weekly. A four-year track and a one-year “Wide Angle” options are available. Questions? Contact Rebecca Page or Rachel Newell.
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Parish Retreat at Shrine Mont
September 25-27 | Register by July 24
A restful weekend of learning and growing together as a family of faith. Click below for all the details and to register.
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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.
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(Asterisk * denotes those in the St. James’ community)
Those requesting our prayers this week: Danny Jones, *Wayne Newell, *Carol Chapman, *Virginia Smith, Edward Fortier, and Virginia Cogger.
Those on our long-term Prayer List: The DeHond Family, *Charlotte Woods, Rachel Shatananda, *Fran Smith, Jason & Stephanie, Pamela Scott, The Hovsmith family, Mike Shott, Kathy & Lenny, *Michael Fabian, Joan Douglas & the *Douglas family, Margaret Ann, *Sandra Moody, Jan Harder, Megan Kilkeary, Margaret, *Christopher Osborne, Kalpana Ronlov & Family, Mark Mangilit, Steve Trull, The Spealman family, Tracy McGuire, Jane, Kate Pinson, Jan, Bill, *Rene, *Lois Krumwiede, *McKenna Hagler, 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: Vin Mundie and *Robin Harris.
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 5:00 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
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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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