June 9| Third Sunday after Pentecost

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.

Celebrate the End of the School Year

Sunday, June 9th | after the 10am service

All families are invited to join our Children's Hour celebration next Sunday, June 9 following the 10am service outside the Parish House. Join us for lawn games, snacks, and playtime after the service. To donate please email Jessica Eastridge, jessicalynneastridge@gmail.com 

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.

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 

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

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.

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

Lead Teachers for the Preschool

St. James’ Preschool is looking for a Lead Teacher for our 2024-2025 school year. Our school year runs from September-May. The days and hours are Tuesday and Thursday 9:00-12:30 p.m. We welcome candidates with a degree or equivalent experience in the field of early childhood education. Our salary range is $19-22 per hour. You will be required to prepare a lesson plan using our STEAM curriculum, a monthly newsletter with a calendar along with age-appropriate activities for the children. If you are interested in working part-time in a fun, loving, Christian environment with preschoolers, please contact Janet Stayrook, Preschool Director at (703) 777-8439 or send your resume to her email at: jstayrook@stjamesleesburg.org. Thank you.

Assistant Teachers for the Preschool

St. James’ Preschool is looking for assistant teachers for our 2024-2025 school year. Our school year runs from September-May. The days and hours are Monday-Friday 8:15-12:45 p.m. and Monday/Wednesday/Friday 9-12 p.m. We welcome candidates who have experience working with young children. Our salary range is $16-17.11 per hour. If you are interested in working part-time in a fun, loving, Christian environment with preschoolers, please contact Janet Stayrook, Preschool Director at (703) 777-8439 or send your resume to her email at: jstayrook@stjamesleesburg.org. Thank you.

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

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

Mark your calendar

June 9 - St. James' Newcomer Class

June 16 - Father's Day

June 30 - Welcome & reception for our new Seminarian, Josh House

July 4 - Independence Day, Campus Closed

July 21 - St. James Day & Baptisms

August 18 - Blessing of the Backpacks

September 1 - Baptism Sunday

September 2 - Labor Day, Campus Closed

Those Requesting Prayers This Week: Charlotte Woods, Skip Hovsmith, Adam Gedney, Stephanie Kreuger, Tony Beltrano, Bobby May, and Rachelle Graves.

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

Those who have died: Bill Rust, Barbara Lash, Walter Krikstan, Vincent A. Gierer, and Kathleen Elder. 

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.

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