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Apr 30

so that you may believe

This week we will continue with the gospel of John. The last two verses in chapter 20 (30-31) say there’s more, a LOT more that could be ...

Apr 23

unless i see...

I have spent a lifetime coming to know Thomas as the doubtful disciple, the one who demanded a sign in order to "believe." The descriptio...

Apr 21

West End Food Pantry

Friends, the#WestEndFoodPantryis in need of food to help families and seniors in our community. The pantry distributes Monday evenings, s...

Mar 19

See What Love…

1 John is a letter to a community with identity issues. So, who are they and what is the true message? What is their communal identity? A...

Mar 16

Soul Space-Online on Tuesday, March 17 at 8:00PM

Soul Space is a weekly, reflective worship experience on Tuesdays at 8:00PM. (currently it is an online experience only!) It is character...

Mar 16

Online Centering Prayer, Tuesday, March 17

Saint James invites you to join us for centering prayer at 7:00PM. There is a gathering, brief teaching, and then 20 minutes of sitting i...

Mar 14

NO IN-PERSON WORSHIP March 15 and March 23

The bishop of the Virginia Annual Conference (of which we are part) has requested all United Methodist Churches in Virginia be closed for...

Mar 12

Don’t Love the World?

1 John 2:15-17. What does it mean to “love the world?” And why is it “bad?” I mean, we have been talking about how LOVE is a good thing; ...

Mar 12

Saint James Status for Sunday, March 15

Saint James will be open for worship on Sunday. We will be taking added precautions: No popcorn, coffee, or tea will be served. You are w...

Mar 8

Save the Date — Appalachian Service Project (ASP)

In Appalachia, many folks live in sub-standard housing, some still with outdoor plumbing or homes that are falling apart. Each year Saint...

Mar 8

Men’s Group Breakfast

You are invited to join with other men from Saint James to gather, share a meal, devotional and prayer time, along with getting to know o...

Mar 7

Rebuilding Together — Join the Team!

Ever wonder how seniors, disabled or low-income neighbors can maintain their homes? In our area, that work is done by Rebuilding Together...

Feb 27

Rise to the Call

1 John 1. The first week of readings invites us into a world loved and created by God- through Jesus. So, is this just esoteric theology ...

Feb 27

Help on Friday night is Needed — ALIVE Distribution

Hey friends, ALIVE is short Friday night (2/28) for volunteers to set up the John Adams Elementary school Cafeteria for the last Saturday...

Feb 20

Incandescent Jesus?

Matthew tells the story of Peter, James, and John (Jesus’s followers) on a mountain with Jesus. In itself that is not all that unusual so...

Feb 13

To Know Nothing

After the “foolishness” of last week, we turn to the message Paul delivers. So what wisdom does he bring? Christ and Christ crucified. Wh...

Jan 30

The Foolishness of Faith

In his letter to Corinth, Paul opens fairly quickly with the “foolishness of the cross.” What could he mean? Is he saying we are fools fo...

Jan 30

Men’s Ministry Update

Last Saturday five men gathered for the first Men’s Ministry get together was a share a meal, experience fellowship and dream. The group w...

Jan 24

Nurturing the Space Within: Obedience

In our final week of our series based on The Monkhood of all Believers we’re going to talk about the vow of obedience. It doesn’t mean ju...

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