May 26| Trinity Sunday

Livestream Worship

On our webpage -- stjamesleesburg.org/st-james-livestreaming -- you can see the livestream when it begins, as well as download service bulletins for that Sunday.

You can see all of our archived Sunday services on our YouTube Channel at youtube.com/@saintjames151

And, if you prefer to join us on Facebook Live, please visit www.facebook.com/stjamesleesburg/live.

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO MAKE A DONATION TO ST. JAMES' IN REMEMBRANCE OF

McLean Pumphrey

Click Here

As a special "Thank You" LHR is holding an Open House for St. James' on June 2nd, from 12 - 2 pm, at their facility.

750 Miller Dr #110

Leesburg, VA 20175

Visit and see what St. James' has helped to provide.

Spring Adult Forum Series

9:00 a.m. | The Parish Hall

Parish Retreat at Shrine Mont

Save the date on your calendars for this year's annual Parish Retreat in beautiful Orkney Springs, Virginia from Friday, September 20 through Sunday, September 22, 2024. You’ll have time to relax, spend time with your St. James’ family, and opportunities for games, hiking, prayer labyrinths, and even salamander catching! More details coming soon! If you would like to be on the planning committee, please contact Dottie Brannock at dglvt@yahoo.com or (703)-431-1820.

Summer Camp at St. James' (VBS)

August 12-16 from 9am to noon

St. James’ will host Vacation Bible School for all children ages 3yrs

through rising 5th grade. (Opportunities to serve for grades 6-12.)

Registration and more information available at www.stjamesleesburg.org/vacation-bible-school 

Congratulations To This Year's Graduates

Maddy Durot Loudoun County HS

Sebastian Ferry Tuscarora HS

Cole Grubbs Tuscarora HS

Molly Grubbs Bridgewater College

Aidan Harrison Tuscarora HS

Jackson Martinez Northern Virginia Community College

Hannah Penberthy Virginia Tech

Carina Smith Tuscarora HS

Cole Sutter Yorktown HS

Christopher Thornton Loudoun Valley HS

Samuel Welsh Loudoun Valley HS

St. James Newcomer Class

Sunday, June 9 | 11:15 a.m. | Parish Hall

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 for you to get involved. Childcare will be provided upon request, ask Fr. Chad. Registration not required but appreciated, click HERE to register. Or call the office, 703-777-1124.

Donations Needed for the Children's Hour Celebration

Sunday, June 9th | after the 10am service

Help us celebrate the beginning of summer with the children of St. James! Items on our wish list include - lawn games, a bounce house, water toys and games, individually packed ice cream, and popsicles. if you are able to donate please email Jessica Eastridge, jessicalynneastridge@gmail.com 

Sacred Soil Society Work Days

Anyone who would like to help with the gardening improvements upkeep/maintenance for the church grounds is welcome to join in whenever you can. No commitment or experience is necessary. Currently scheduled days are: Saturday, June 8, 11 - 1; Wednesday, June 12, 2-4; Friday, June 21, 9-11; Saturday, June 29, 10-Noon.

The Fred Williams Meditation Garden:

In Progress

Many thanks to those of you who have gifted to this project. If you haven't had a chance to learn about plans for this garden, please take a moment to look at the bulletin board in the Narthex. Plans to move ahead are on hold until sufficient monies are available to provide the "bones" for the space--a pathway, several small trees, a hedge on the Cornwall St. side, an arch for the entry, etc. The development of this meditation garden is a journey which can progress with your assistance. Your donation, large or small, will help us to create a space that will benefit our church and community for years to come as place of quiet beauty where one can bask in the silence and enjoy the hand of God in creation, as well as honor its namesake for his service as our Senior Warden. Please take a moment as you pass to review it. Any questions may be directed to Pamela McGraw, Ministry Leader, Sacred Soil Society at pamelam1950@verizon.net.

To donate to the construction of the Garden, click HERE

The Stone Restoration Project is Complete

The stone restoration work on our beautiful, historic church building is now complete and our contractor, the Witmer Group, has vacated the site. Their work can be characterized as nothing short of excellent, even completing the work several weeks early. On many occasions, they went beyond what was required to meet our needs and even hopes. We’ve very fortunate to have had them!

Have you noticed the new roof on our Boiler Room and the iron railings at the Sacristy and Parish Hall porches? They were part of the restoration. Additional related work of wood repairs and painting at several exterior entrances and the wood fence/gate replacement at the mechanical equipment enclosure will occur in the next several weeks.

Our gratitude to Tom Horne and members of the Property Committee ((Tom Horne, Howard Moody, Steve Mayo, Dan Thomas, and Tony McGraw) for their continuous oversight and coordination with Witmer during this restoration. We are thankful to prior members of the congregation for the gifts to the church that made this all possible-Val Symington, Frank and Ann Myers, and Katherine "Kitty" Boyd. We are also grateful for the financial assistance and generosity of an anonymous donor who enabled this critical renovation and related work to occur, assuring its presence for many generations.  

Treasurer’s Update – May 2024

I want to build on the conversation that we started during our annual meeting and provide a monthly update on St. James’ Finances. As we continue to grow our parish ministries, we have continued to invest in the resources necessary to support these priorities. With your support and careful expense management, overall, 2024 financial performance is $31,528 better than expected. Your generous giving makes this possible.  Thank you!

All known St. James’ donors should have received their first quarterly statement; if you have not received yours or if you have any questions, please reach out to me at Treasurer@stjamesleesburg.org.

For more information on how to give, please visit our website,  or reach out to me,

Stacy Cleveland

YOUP Is on Hiatus For Now- But will be back!

Make friends and connections and have fun doing it. Open to young people in 6th through 12th grades. Please check the web site HERE

Pray for the People of the Holy Land

God of peace, we pray for the people of the Holy Land in these perilous and dangerous times. For all who are fearful for the safety of their loved ones and themselves, we pray that the assurance of unfailing love, even in the midst of danger, settles upon them. Shelter them from despair and protect them from harm. For all who are wounded, we pray they find healing. For all who have died, we pray they find rest. For all who grieve, we pray they find comfort. For leaders on all sides, we pray for a renewed will to lay down arms and for the conviction to embrace a path of reconciliation and peace that preserves the rights and dignity of all your children. God of mercy, help us to remember there is no border that can separate us from your great love. God of justice, we pray with hopeful hearts that your beloved children of the Holy Land will be spared a future of unrest and that a recognition of the humanity of all people will prevail. We ask all this in the name of your Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.

Adapted from the American Friends of the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem

Welcome to St. James’ Preschool! 

We are accepting registrations for 2024-2025 in all of our classes (2s, 2.5s, 3s, 3.5s, 4s and Pre-K). We offer a warm, happy place for your little ones to thrive – building their self-confidence through explorative play with their peers guided by our STEAM curriculum.

What we have to offer:

• Small class sizes

• Focus on social/emotional learning by our caring, experienced teachers

• Christian atmosphere with weekly Chapel & Music

• After-school enrichment opportunities

• Fenced, outdoor playground

• 52 years’ experience at our beautiful campus in historic downtown Leesburg

Register Here

Mark your calendar

May 24-26 - St. James’ Women’s Retreat

May 26 - Commissioning: New Vestry Members

May 27 - Memorial Day - Campus/Office Closed

June 2 - Open House at Loudoun Hunger Relief (Noon - 2)

June 9 - St. James' Newcomer Class

Those Requesting Prayers This Week: The Women's Ministry Group Retreat, Stephanie Kreuger, Teddy Wehr, Tony Beltrano, Bobby May, Pat, Elayne Hovsmith, Teri Fortier, Debi Maykranz, and Rachelle Graves.

Those on Our Long-Term Prayer List: Kaleb Cortes, Ethan Stoller, Bob Menas, The Murphy Family, Gale Hudson, Emily, Nesbit Hatch, Kenneth Wurster, Bonnie, Keith Castilon, Barbara Lash, Mary Ellen Hurley, Ava Blakeslee-Carter, Geri Deane, Laura Butler, Barbara Roark, Fran Smith, Nicholas Rodney, Ed, Walter Krikstan, Scott Clark, Pam Mossburg, Virginia Laughlin, Bruce Bucklin, and Alice Lynn.

Those who have died: Kathleen Elder, Joan Eaton, McLean Pumphrey, Tom Coate, and Margaret Haight.



Those Who Need Our Prayers:

All those impacted by acts of violence, those affected by COVID-19, the Holy Land, the people of Ukraine and those involved in the Ukraine war, those who are unemployed or underemployed, those serving in the armed forces at home and abroad.

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

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