Easter Letter from the Rector
Easter 2020 Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, Every year, for millennia, Christians have gathered around the world to celebrate the triumph of love over death. In our tradition, this is done with large gatherings, beautiful music and flowers, inspiring words ...
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COVID-19 and Parish Activities
March 12, 2020 Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, Due to concerns about the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus) and in consultation with our Bishops, St. James’s Vestry Executive Committee, and after much prayer, we have made the decision to suspend all p ...
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St. Francis Sunday Sermon
There’s a story that’s been told about a spiritual seeker who goes to visit one of the early desert fathers, a hermit known for his wisdom.When he arrives, the man is sitting outside his cave enjoying the sun ...
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Journey with Bob along the Camino de Santiago
Our Rector, Bob, completed his journey in May along the Camino de Santiago, yes, for the second time. Check out his photos and hear about his experiences here. ...
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A Pastoral Letter from the Clergy
October 30, 2018 Dear Family of St. James’s, The news last week presented us with one story after another that put into clear focus the hatred, intolerance, and fear that is rampant in our nation at this time. In the last w ...
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Poverty and Christian Identity
Notes from a Forum on Christian Identity and PovertyThe theme of the presentation was Christian identity, i.e. that care for and about the poor was a significant part of how Christians identified themselves; it was at the core of ...
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For Such a Time as This
Dear Friends,
We have nearly met our ambitious goal of raising $965,000, which will enable us to improve upon the spaces in which we worship, cultivate friendships, seek healing, and learn to follow Jesus in our daily lives. Thanks be to ...
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Introducing Our New Intern for Ordination
My name is Darryl C. Burke, I was born in Brooklyn, New York, and my family attended St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church. My family relocated to Hartford when my father answered the call to become vicar of St. Monica’s Epi ...
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Chuck Willson - One Person at a Time
In this series, we get to know members of St. James’s a little better by asking them about their lives, how they came to be part of the community, and how their faith informs their daily life and work.A ...
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Building Bridges
On the evening of August 4, 2016, I received a text that still overwhelms me with emotion, “Nancy just called to say that she has met the Kattoub family. They’re gathering their four bags and heading to the van to begin the ...
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