Our Mission
Sharing ourselves and our faith with others...
St. James is a Christian community that welcomes all with respect for
the inherent dignity and value of every person.
We strive to enable spiritual growth through worship, education, outreach, and stewardship for
the purpose of restoring all people to unity with God and each other.
St. James is a Christian community that welcomes all with respect for
the inherent dignity and value of every person.
We strive to enable spiritual growth through worship, education, outreach, and stewardship for
the purpose of restoring all people to unity with God and each other.
People of St. James Wear Masks in Public Because....
we respect the citizens of our community.
Our masks may not protect US from the Corona Virus, but they might protect our neighbors.
Wearing a mask is an act of LOVE.
Statement by the St. James Vestry May 27, 2020
we respect the citizens of our community.
Our masks may not protect US from the Corona Virus, but they might protect our neighbors.
Wearing a mask is an act of LOVE.
Statement by the St. James Vestry May 27, 2020
Holy Gospel for Sunday, August 9, 2020
The Tenth Sunday after Pentecost
Matthew 14:22-33
Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go on ahead to the other side, while he dismissed the crowds. And after he had dismissed the crowds, he went up the mountain by himself to pray. When evening came, he was there alone, but by this time the boat, battered by the waves, was far from the land, for the wind was against them. And early in the morning he came walking toward them on the sea. But when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were terrified, saying, "It is a ghost!" And they cried out in fear. But immediately Jesus spoke to them and said, "Take heart, it is I; do not be afraid."
Peter answered him, "Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the water." He said, "Come." So Peter got out of the boat, started walking on the water, and came toward Jesus. But when he noticed the strong wind, he became frightened, and beginning to sink, he cried out, "Lord, save me!" Jesus immediately reached out his hand and caught him, saying to him, "You of little faith, why did you doubt?" When they got into the boat, the wind ceased. And those in the boat worshiped him, saying, "Truly you are the Son of God."
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In the Boat
A Message from Father Mike Olsen August 6, 2020
We are in this boat together, but we are not alone.
It sure seems like we are all in the boat. The storms are raging around us. The economic storm brought on by the COVID pandemic, the storm battering our communities reflected in social distancing and stay at home orders. The resulting fear which seems to be driving us apart. The disciples offer us a model, a how-to face the storms in our lives. They did not turn on each other, cast blame or even worse. In their fear they cried out. They felt alone, Jesus was not with them and they were in danger from the storm. They cried out and found that Jesus was there. When we feel fear, when we feel alone, we just need to cry out, cry out for the one who saves, cry out and you will find Jesus is there with you.
Mike+
The Tenth Sunday after Pentecost
Matthew 14:22-33
Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go on ahead to the other side, while he dismissed the crowds. And after he had dismissed the crowds, he went up the mountain by himself to pray. When evening came, he was there alone, but by this time the boat, battered by the waves, was far from the land, for the wind was against them. And early in the morning he came walking toward them on the sea. But when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were terrified, saying, "It is a ghost!" And they cried out in fear. But immediately Jesus spoke to them and said, "Take heart, it is I; do not be afraid."
Peter answered him, "Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the water." He said, "Come." So Peter got out of the boat, started walking on the water, and came toward Jesus. But when he noticed the strong wind, he became frightened, and beginning to sink, he cried out, "Lord, save me!" Jesus immediately reached out his hand and caught him, saying to him, "You of little faith, why did you doubt?" When they got into the boat, the wind ceased. And those in the boat worshiped him, saying, "Truly you are the Son of God."
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In the Boat
A Message from Father Mike Olsen August 6, 2020
We are in this boat together, but we are not alone.
It sure seems like we are all in the boat. The storms are raging around us. The economic storm brought on by the COVID pandemic, the storm battering our communities reflected in social distancing and stay at home orders. The resulting fear which seems to be driving us apart. The disciples offer us a model, a how-to face the storms in our lives. They did not turn on each other, cast blame or even worse. In their fear they cried out. They felt alone, Jesus was not with them and they were in danger from the storm. They cried out and found that Jesus was there. When we feel fear, when we feel alone, we just need to cry out, cry out for the one who saves, cry out and you will find Jesus is there with you.
Mike+
Welcome Fr. Mike & Sandy Olsen from Fr. Mac Brown
Friends,
As you read this, I will be on vacation. Over the next (two-) three weeks, we will be in Tennessee at our family lake house visiting with family and godparents. We will spend time sitting in the sun and swimming in the mighty Tennessee River. When we return to New Mexico, we will have time to quarantine for the appropriate period before we resume public life.
I wish Fr. Mike was returning to the fanfare and feast we would love to share for such an occasion, yet his presence is a balm, and I am grateful.
If you have any issues pastoral or other, you should contact our Senior Warden Bill Humbert. Fr. Mike will be available for any emergency sacramental pastoral needs. My utmost gratitude for the gift of time away with my family.
I will see you soon.
Mac+
Friends,
As you read this, I will be on vacation. Over the next (two-) three weeks, we will be in Tennessee at our family lake house visiting with family and godparents. We will spend time sitting in the sun and swimming in the mighty Tennessee River. When we return to New Mexico, we will have time to quarantine for the appropriate period before we resume public life.
I wish Fr. Mike was returning to the fanfare and feast we would love to share for such an occasion, yet his presence is a balm, and I am grateful.
If you have any issues pastoral or other, you should contact our Senior Warden Bill Humbert. Fr. Mike will be available for any emergency sacramental pastoral needs. My utmost gratitude for the gift of time away with my family.
I will see you soon.
Mac+