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

​Discernment Team:
Judy Griemsmann
Ernie Harrington
Linda Harrison
Cheryl Harewood
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
Jean Todaro
Christine DiMeglio

Hospitality Team: Led by
Members of our Parish Life Committee

We give thanks and praise for our Discernment and Recruitment Transition Teams, the ones that You have chosen. Bless them with purity of heart, patience, and compassion. Open their ears, eyes, and hearts to listen, see and feel Your Presence in our midst, as we take these next steps on our journey towards this new phase of Your Plan for St. James’. 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

The Rev. LeeAnn Tolzmann sermon and presentation for the Transition Process