Join with everyone using the service bulletin HERE. Coffee Hour is no longer on Zoom, but in-person after the in-person services.
 Updated June 22, 2021 “It has been wonderful to be worshipping back in the church these last few weeks. We are still not back to 'normal,' but we have found a good way of operating in these unusual times. I am planning that our services over the summer will remain in their current format. Rally Sunday is planned for September 12th, so mark your calendars and join us for our return to a new, full season of worship and activities.” 
Join with everyone using the service bulletin HERE. Coffee Hour is no longer on Zoom, but in-person after the in-person services.
Music captures the beauty of God's creation all around us. This week's playlist is comprised of choral music about nature: the ground, the water, and the stars.
Play all the music HERE, or sample each piece in the player below.  Our re-entry into church continues to go well. I am very grateful for your flexibility and co-operation as we navigate our way back to normality. I am expecting that things will be different again after June 15th, but, for now, we will continue with masks and distancing. Now that the tape on the pews has been removed, there is more room to spread out. Given how much things were blowing about last week, we can be sure that the church is a well-ventilated space! 
Join with everyone using the service bulletin HERE. Coffee Hour is no longer on Zoom, but in-person after the in-person services.
Join with everyone using the service bulletin HERE. Coffee Hour is no longer on Zoom, but in-person after the in-person services.
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, the mystery of God in three persons is difficult to explain. Over the centuries, people have turned to art and music to make sense of it. This week, enjoy some of the great trinitarian works across the ages.
Play all the music HERE, or sample each piece in the player below.
Join with everyone using the service bulletin HERE. Coffee Hour is no longer on Zoom, but in-person after the in-person services.
This week's playlist comes in the form of a brand-new recording released this week. The music of beloved former organist/choirmaster, Gerre Hancock, was recorded by the St. Thomas Choir of Men and Boys to celebrate the legacy of choral music in worship.
Listen to all the music HERE, or sample each piece in the player below.  A Note from Father Mark (updated May 28): "In this time of transition, our plans for Sunday worship continue to evolve. Beginning May 30th our later service moves to 10:00 am. The earlier service remains at 8:00 am. So, Sunday, the 23rd, was the final Sunday when we worshiped at 8:00 and 9:00 am. Coffee Hour and Midweek Prayers Coffee is served after both of our in-person services on Sunday. Our coffee hours on Zoom have come to an end. The Thursday noon prayers on Zoom are continuing. I am grateful to all those who created such a safe and comfortable environment. We are in a time of transition. The move back to "normality" will be gradual. Things will be changing week to week. I appreciate your patience as we move back to familiar patterns and please feel free to pass on any comments that you may have. Mark" 
It was this time in 2018 that the Choir of St. James was joined by the American composer, Morten Lauridsen. Here is a playlist of the exact program they sang -- a memorable experience for all. Enjoy!
Play all the music HERE, or sample each piece in the player below. Mother Rebecca has been part of the diocesan effort to provide spiritual care for the large contingent of immigrant girls being housed in the San Diego Convention Center. She reports that the work has been difficult but rewarding and that the Bishop has now hired a part time staff person to oversee this specific outreach in addition to a part time volunteer staff person to coordinate with all our interfaith partners. They are currently trying to recruit more chaplains to be on site and initiating efforts to collect money for care packages for the girls as they leave the convention center. See details below. Supporting immigrant girls with lovingkindness and practical and spiritual support The Episcopal Diocese of San Diego is happy to be helping to coordinate enrichment and spiritual care services for the unaccompanied migrant children arriving at the San Diego Convention Center. Jesus commanded us to love our neighbors as ourselves, and these are God's beloved children who will be our neighbors for a short time. Caring for them answers God's commandment to love others. The Episcopal Diocese of San Diego is working with its partners in other denominations and other faiths to bring comfort, worship, and prayers to these children. You can learn more about our work HERE South Bay Community Services is coordinating the practical, social, emotional, and educational care for the 1,400+ migrant youth being housed at the San Diego Convention Center. They recently let us know that they have received an abundance of in-kind donations, and at this time monetary donations to purchase items for care packages would be most helpful. These are for the girls to take with them when they leave the shelter to travel to their new homes with family members or foster families. They include backpacks, clothes, school supplies, gift cards, cell phones, and more. Donation Options Make a donation to South Bay Community Services for care packages The most helpful way to support the girls at this time is to make a monetary donation toward the purchase of items for care packages HERE. 100% of donations will be used to purchase items for care packages for the migrant girls. *To make a $200 donation: Select “$200 – Provides care package for migrant youth” *To make a donation of any amount: In the “Choose your own amount” box, type in the amount you wish to donate, and in the “Apply my donation to” drop down, select “Migrant Shelter”  Make a donation to the Episcopal Diocese of San Diego for spiritual care materials
You can make a monetary donation to the Episcopal Diocese of San Diego (EDSD) HERE. These donations will support the religious, spiritual, and chaplaincy care EDSD is coordinating for the girls. Funds will be used to purchase religious materials, worship resources, devotional books, and other supplies. 100% of donations will be used to purchase items for the spiritual care of the girls. |
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