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

January 9, 2026

WORSHIP

Sunday Worship

January 11 | First Sunday after the Epiphany



8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist

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9:00 a.m. Second Sunday Family Service

in the Parish Hall


10:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist & Baptisms

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(live-streamed)


Service orders will be available on Sunday morning.

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

Wednesday Worship (January 14)

11:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist

This Sunday at St. James'

Second Sunday Family Service

January 11 | 9 a.m. | Parish Hall

All are welcome at this laid-back, casual service led by parishioners of all ages.

Stewardship 2026

One Body, Many Gifts: Joined in God's Grace

Thank you for your continued generosity--the goal is in sight!

Thank you! The pledges from 217 households combined with our $46,000 matching grant bring our campaign total to $1,049,962! This puts us at 95.5% of our $1.1 million goal and 86.8% of our 250-household goal.

If you are ready to make your 2026 commitment to St. James’, click the button below to pledge online or return your pledge card to the office. It takes all of us!

Annual Parish Meeting/Vestry Elections

St. James' Vestry Election Results

We are incredibly grateful to all those who placed their names forward in our new Vestry Election process. We are pleased to announce that 163 members participated in this year's Vestry selection process. Our final 4 Vestry candidates are:

 

  • Mike Carren
  • Stephanie Meeks
  • Katherine Stethem
  • Sandy Wilson

 

We will officially elect these candidates to the Vestry for the next three years at the Annual Meeting on Sunday, February 1.


Annual Parish Meeting

Sunday, February 1 | 9 a.m. | Parish Hall

This is an important occasion in the life of our parish family, so please make every effort to join us as we celebrate all we've accomplished in 2024 and hear about the exciting things to come in the year ahead.

Christian Formation

COME TO THE TABLE: A Communion Class for Children

Sunday, January 18 & 25 | 9 a.m. | Janney Parlor

Children of all ages and their families are invited to join Fr. Chad and Rev. Marybeth to learn more about what goes on at the altar and in the pews every Sunday. Open to all families who want to know more about this important part of our worship. Families who would like to use this as “1st Communion” preparation are especially welcome. Click here to register.


Children's Formation

Children PreK-4 through 5th grade are invited to join us at 9:45 each Sunday on the 2nd floor of Janney house for formation filled with Bible lessons, games, and prayer. 

 

Nursery

Children are always welcome in worship! If needed, Nursery care is available beginning at 9:30. 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.

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

St. James' Preschool

St. James’ Preschool wishes everyone a very Merry Christmas filled with joy, laughter and warmth! From the SJP family to yours.


Now Enrolling for 2026-2027!

  • Current SJP families and St. James' members can register now! Contact the preschool office for your registration link.
  • Leesburg community members can enroll beginning January 15. Click here to submit your child's information and receive a registration link.

Classes will be confirmed starting February 1st! We are excited for this 54th year of ministry in the Leesburg community!

Opportunities to Serve

2026 Mission Trip to Honduras Fundraising and In-Kind Donations

Our 2026 Honduras mission team has begun preparing for our trip from February 28 to March 7, 2026. We will be working on a new clean water project and have launched a GoFundMe to make this project a reality. We are also welcoming in-kind donations of children's summer clothing, shoes, and school supplies. Donations may be brought to the Parish House during business hours Monday to Friday. For more information, please contact Henry Stribling or 571-238-5992. 

Parish Life

Christmas Offering

This year 1,178 people attended our Christmas services, and we received $14,862 in combined plate offerings. This offering will be equally divided ($4,954) between Loudoun Hunger Relief, Loudoun Free Clinic, and the St. James’ general fund. Thank you for your incredible generosity! 

Click here to view more photos from our Christmas Eve services

Gala Concert to Establish The Steven L. Cooksey Scholarship Fund

Friday, January 23 | 7:00 p.m. | First Baptist Church, Winchester

The Winchester Chapter of the American Guild of Organists is hosting a gala concert, "Viva Mozart!", honoring the composer's 270th birthday and to establish a scholarship fund in Dr. Cooksey's memory. Tickets ($20) and more details can be found at wago.ludus.com.

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 Prayers This Week: Kalpana Ronlov & Family, *Sandy Garlick, Mark Mangilit, Steve Trull, *DuBose Fleming, the Spealman family, Tracy McGuire, Jane, Kate Pinson, Jan, and Bill. 

     

Those on Our Long-Term Prayer List: *Fred Lang, Brianne Fabian, Ann T., Teri Fortier, *Rene, Mary Galloway, Bob Longo, *Mark Mobley, *Meagan Carren, *Lois Krumwiede, *Michael Fabian, *Donna Cash, *Denise, *Christine, Jared Moon, *McKenna Hagler, *Michael Dowling, Nancy Giffin, Pamela Scott, Richard Ford, Dacia Rolando, *Rebecca Page, Sue Roberts, Bill F., *Alice Forlini, *Darrell Ackmann, Judy Popple, *The Carren Family, 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: *Eeda Dennis, Beverly Elero, and Carol Ann Sauer.

 

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 war 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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