WORSHIP

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

Easter Offering

Two-thirds of the offering collected at all of our Easter services, if not designated as a pledge or other purpose, will be donated directly to outside local nonprofits. The St. James’ vestry has selected two non-profits as this year’s recipients:

• Loudoun Abused Women’s Shelter

• Loudoun Homeless Services Center

Please take the time to learn about each of these organizations and support them directly as you are able. Their needs are great, and we appreciate your gifts and prayers as they do important work in our community and world. 

Children's Chapel

Children's Chapel will be held during both the 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. services in the Janney Parlor. Children will begin with their families in the pews. After the children's sermon with Fr. Chad, children follow the junior acolyte to Children's Chapel. Children will return to the worship service at the Peace. 

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.

Good Friday Service

April 3 | 12 noon & 6:30 p.m.

Good Friday Liturgy and Passion Narrative. Nursery care provided.

The 6:30 p.m. service will be live-streamed on Facebook and YouTube.

Holy Saturday Service

April 4 | 9:30 a.m.

A simple, brief spoken Liturgy of the Word; a time of quiet waiting and reflection on the significance of Jesus’ death and resurrection.

The church office will be closed on Monday, April 6, in observance of Easter Monday.

Diocesan Offerings for Middle and High Schoolers

Friday, April 17-Sunday, April 19 | Shrine Mont | Click the links to learn more

Middle School Weekend: “A Time to Build: My Spiritual Identity, Faith, & Friendships” 

High School Leadership Summit

Register by April 6!

Youth Sunday School

6th through 12th grade

9 a.m. Sunday School and snacks in the Youth Room

"Who or What Do We Serve?"

This class provides a unique lens on the nature of sin, suffering, and our human vulnerability. 

Questions? Email Jon Coate

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: Joan Douglas & the Douglas family, The Miller family, Sheila S, Margaret Ann, *Sandra Moody, The Blake Family, *Michael Fabian, and Jan Harder.

Those on our long-term prayer list: *Rachel Roberts, Megan Kilkeary, Margaret, *DuBose Fleming, *Art Blakeslee, *Christopher Osborne, Kalpana Ronlov & Family, *Sandy Garlick, 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, Pamela Scott, Richard Ford, *Alice Forlini, *Darrell Ackmann, Judy Popple, Nathan Rodney, *Harold Neely, Isaiah Rice, *Rachelle Graves, Tony Beltrano, Mary Ellen Hurley, *Fran Smith, Nicholas Rodney, Ed, and Virginia Laughlin.

Those who have died: *Sam Dennis, Mary Frances Miller and Lewis Williams.

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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