Annual Meeting 2026
Upholding One Another in Love
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Annual Meeting November 15, 2026
Our Parish Annual Meeting and election will be held at 9:15 a.m. on Sunday, November 15, in the parish hall. Registration begins at 9:00 a.m. Voting will take place at the meeting or by absentee ballot.
State of the Parish
Almighty and everliving God, source of all wisdom and understanding, be present with those who take counsel in St. James’ for the renewal and mission of your Church. Teach us in all things to seek first your honor and glory. Guide us to perceive what is right, and grant us both the courage to pursue it and the grace to accomplish it; through Jesus Christ Our Lord. Amen.
These files will be available before the meeting:
- Agenda – Annual meeting 2026
- 2026 Annual Report with Rector’s Reflection, Parish Ministries
To view the Treasurer’s Report, please contact the parish office.
Annual Meeting Election
Candidate bios will be included in your ballot at the meeting.
Vestry Candidates
- Dawn Iype, Senior Warden (second 2-year term)
- Yemi Agboola (second 2-year term)
- DeAtley Barish (second 2-year term)
- Sarah Miers (first 2-year term)
- Robert Peterson (first 2-year term)
Diocesan Delegates
- Laurence Canete (delegate, 2 year term)
- Sarah Hnatov (delegate, 2 year term)
- Carolyn Ragland (alternate, 1 year term)
- Sandy Soundararajan (alternate, 1 year term)
This slate of candidates has been approved by the Nominating Committee and received by the Vestry.
Our Mission and Vision
The Mission of St. James’ is to bring people together to be transformed by and to proclaim Christ’s love through worship, spiritual formation, and service.
The Vision of St. James’ is to be a place where all are welcome, to feel God’s love and share God’s love.
Choose ONE voting method:
- Vote in person at the meeting. If voting in person, please don’t complete any other ballots.
- Paper absentee ballots may be requested from the parish office by November 2 and must be returned to the office or postmarked by November 2.
Eligibility to Vote at Meetings Of the Parish
All voters at Annual and Special Meetings of St. James’ Parish shall be:
- Members of the Church in good standing as defined in Constitution and Canons, Article I. Cannon 17, Sec. 3, of the General Convention of the Episcopal Church (quoted as Appendix to St. James’ bylaws);
- At least 16 years of age when not prohibited by public law;
- Contributors of record to the Parish during the 12 months preceding the meeting (with any recorded contribution of time, treasure or talent serving to meet this requirement, with any question of fulfillment being decided by the majority of the Vestry present); and
- Enrolled as voting members of St. James’ Parish at least one month prior to the meeting.
If you are in doubt about your eligibility, please contact the parish office at office@stjamespotomac.org.