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.
To view the Treasurer’s Report, please contact the parish office.
Clergy
Rector: The Rev. Meredith T. Heffner, rector@stjamespotomac.org
Associate Rector: The Rev. Catherine Manhardt, catherine@stjamespotomac.org
Assistant Rector: The Rev. James S. Isaacs, james@stjamespotomac.org
Wardens, Vestry, and Diocesan Delegates of 2026
Vestry 2026
Dawn Iype – Sr. Warden
Adam Govia – Jr. Warden
Opeyemi (Yemi) Agboola
DeAtley Barish
Jennifer Gartin
Barbara Kamya
Kate McClure
Amy Metcalf
Jennifer Nordin
Walter Weaver
Ann Venton
Walter Weaver
Delegates 2026
Laurence Canete
Sarah Hnatov
Alternates 2026
Carolyn Ragland
Dan Zimmerman
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.