Saint James’ Episcopal Church proclaims the Good News, embraces Episcopal traditions, and ministers in the name of Jesus Christ. We are dedicated to providing food, shelter, clothing and compassion to those in need. We are open and affirming, treating all with respect and dignity, growing in faith through worship, stewardship and education.
Father Almighty, bless our discernment team as we compile what we have heard into our profile and update our website. Bless the person who You plan to shepherd us as our new rector, and bless as well candidates for whom you have other plans. Holy Spirit, Councilor and Guide, lead us to decisions that You know are best for us and our neighbors near and far. Let us not be deceived by appearances, by what seems lowly or by what seems highly placed. Rather, guide us to hear Truth and act in the Love of God. Jesus, High Priest and Lamb, forgive us and heal us so that we may better know, love and serve You and our neighbor according to your will. By Your grace, enable us to live in right relationship with You and our neighbors. Amen
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Discernment Team:
Judy Griemsmann Ernie Harrington Linda Harrison Chris Kuell (Chair) Jill Kuhn Karen Montecalvo Donna Tuck Victoria Woody (Vestry Liaison) |
Recruitment Team:
Janis Anderson Ray Beaudry Cathy Blasco Dan Cox (Chair) Jana Draper Carolyn Flynn (Vestry Liaison) Jane McGarry Mark Stirling Deidra Woodend |
Prayer Team: Led by
Janet Brown Jeanne Todaro Christine DiMeglio Hospitality Team: Led by Members of our Parish Life Committee |
O gracious Lord, all praise and glory are yours! We long to know you, love you, and do your will. You know the challenges and opportunities we face, and we know you will guide us, and provide for us, if we listen. We have a passion to serve you, and so we pray for your help to find a rector who will shepherd your people at Saint James and in the Danbury community. We pray that our next rector be filled with joy and faith, eager to communicate your love, and cares for our parishioners and our neighbors. Bless our parish, our transition teams and all those whom you have called to apply. You are in our midst, we are called by your name, and we pray for your guidance. Amen.
Discernment & Recruitment Teams
Commissioning of Transition Teams and 2019 Vestry
Praying over the names of our faithful who will serve on Transition committees.
Wardens Letter on Transition
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The Rev. LeeAnn Tolzmann sermon and presentation for the Transition Process
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