Annual Meeting 2025
Christ Before Us
Annual Meeting November 16, 2025
Our Parish Annual Meeting and election will be held at 9:15 a.m. on Sunday, November 16, 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.
Coming soon:
- Agenda – Annual meeting 2025
- 2025 Annual Report with Rector’s Reflection, Parish Ministries
To view the Treasurer’s Report, please contact the parish office.
Annual Meeting Election
We will vote on our slate of candidates for Vestry, Diocesan Delegates, and Alternate Delegates. We will also vote on our governing document updates. (For a link to these updates, please contact office@stjamespotomac.org.)
Slate of Candidates for 2026 Vestry
Candidate bios will be included in your ballot.
Junior Warden
Adam Govia, first 2-year term
Vestry
Barbara Kamya, first 2-year term
Kate McClure, first 2-year term
Amy Metcalf, second 2-year term
Ann Venton, second 2-year term
Convention Delegate
Laurence Canete, 2-year term
Alternate Delegates
Carolyn Ragland, 1-year term
Dan Zimmerman, 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 3 and must be returned to the office or postmarked by November 13.
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.