St. James’ Photo Galleries

Many hands make for great worship! Here are some of the scenes from behind the scenes and in the sanctuary.

Want to help make worship meaningful? Volunteers for Music, Flower Guild, Altar Guild, Acolytes, Readers, Ushers, and Lay Eucharistic Ministers are always needed. No experience necessary! Contact the parish office, [email protected].

Rev. Meredith led the digging up of our buried Alleluias, and then kicked off the Easter egg hunt on our school playground.

The Fellowship Commission works in partnership with other parish committees and commissions to coordinate parish activities that build a loving, supportive, and fun community at St. James’. Members also assist in greeting newcomers.

The joy of fellowship fuels the work of the church! To learn more, contact the parish office, [email protected].

Native Plants and Parking Lot Islands: On August 1, 2022: Members of our Care for Creation team, along with other parishioners, began a project to turn our back parking lot islands into native plant habitats. They covered the grass with cardboard and mulch to kill the grass without releasing the nutrients in the soil. On September, 2022, Care for Creation members planted Maryland natives in the recovered parking lot islands, to attract and support pollinators. By May 27, 2023, they were reborn and looking great at our clean-up day to remove invasive plants!

The Christmas Story as told by our congregation on Advent 3, December 15, 2024.

St. James’ welcomed trick-or-treaters from around the neighborhood and the parish. Donations were collected for Manna Food Center.

Rev. Meredith and Rev. Catherine offered a service of blessing for our pets, in recognition of St. Francis Day.

Volunteers filled 60 backpacks with school supplies to be distributed to local families by Interfaith Works.

Volunteers helped sort clothing and other household items at the Interfaith Works Essential Needs Center in Rockville.