The Feast of Pentecost

Sunday, June 9, 2019 Ten O’clock AM

St. James by-the-Sea Episcopal Church

La Jolla, California

Hearing assistance devices are available from the ushers.

Nursery care for infants and young children is available upstairs.

The flowers on the altar today are given to the Glory of God in celebration of Lee Simpson’s 96th Birthday.

Opening Voluntary Sonate in a minor G. F. Handel (1685-1759) i. Largettto ii. Allegro iii. Adagio

The Holy Eucharist The Feast of Pentecost, Year C

10:00am Service, Rite Two June 9, 2019 Welcome! If you are worshipping with us for the first time today, we are honored by your presence.

If you would like to know more about St. James, or want us to know more about you, we invite you to fill out a pew card. You may drop the completed card into the collection plate, or hand it to an usher or member of the clergy.

We hope you sense God’s presence as you worship with us today, and that we will have an opportunity to greet you after the service.

If you are traveling, we wish you Godspeed as you continue on your way.

At St. James by-the-Sea we welcome and care for all people at every stage of their spiritual journey,

and we seek to create opportunities for faith in God to be discovered, renewed and put into action.

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Liturgy of the Word

Processional Hymn 509: Spirit divine, attend our prayers Nun danket all und bringet Ehr

Opening Acclamation

Celebrant Alleluia. Christ is risen. People The Lord is risen indeed. Alleluia.

Celebrant Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known, and from you no secrets are hid: Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you, and worthily magnify your holy Name; through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Song of Praise Judas Maccabeus

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Collect of the Day

Celebrant The Lord be with you. People And also with you. Celebrant Let us pray.

Almighty God, on this day you opened the way of eternal life to every race and nation by the promised gift of your Holy Spirit: Shed abroad this gift throughout the world by the preaching of the Gospel, that it may reach to the ends of the earth; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

All may sit.

A Reading from the Acts of the Apostles Acts 2:1-21

W hen the day of Pentecost had come, the disciples were all together in one place. And suddenly from heaven there came a sound like the rush of a

violent wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. Divided tongues, as of fire, appeared among them, and a tongue rested on each of them. All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other languages, as the Spirit gave them ability.

Now there were devout Jews from every nation under heaven living in Jerusalem. And at this sound the crowd gathered and was bewildered, because each one heard them speaking in the native language of each. Amazed and astonished, they asked, “Are not all these who are speaking Galileans? And how is it that we hear, each of us, in our own native language? Parthians, Medes, Elamites, and residents of Mesopotamia, Judea and Cappadocia, Pontus and Asia, Phrygia and Pamphylia, Egypt and the parts of Libya belonging to Cyrene, and visitors from Rome, both Jews and proselytes, Cretans and Arabs-- in our own languages we hear them speaking about God’s deeds of power.” All were amazed and perplexed, saying to one another, “What does this mean?” But others sneered and said, “They are filled with new wine.”

But Peter, standing with the eleven, raised his voice and addressed them, “Men of Judea and all who live in Jerusalem, let this be known to you, and listen to what I say. Indeed, these are not drunk, as you suppose, for it is only nine o’clock in the morning. No, this is what was spoken through the prophet Joel: `In the last days it will be, God declares, that I will pour out my Spirit upon all flesh, and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams. Even upon my slaves, both men and women, in those days I will pour out my Spirit; and they shall prophesy.

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And I will show portents in the heaven above and signs on the earth below, blood, and fire, and smoky mist. The sun shall be turned to darkness and the moon to blood, before the coming of the Lord’s great and glorious day. Then everyone who calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved.’”

Reader The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God.

Psalm 104:25-35, 37 Benedic, anima mea

25 O Lord, how manifold are your works! * in wisdom you have made them all; the earth is full of your creatures.

26 Yonder is the great and wide sea with its living things too many to number, * creatures both small and great.

27 There move the ships, and there is that Leviathan, * which you have made for the sport of it.

28 All of them look to you * to give them their food in due season.

29 You give it to them; they gather it; * you open your hand, and they are filled with good things.

30 You hide your face, and they are terrified; * you take away their breath, and they die and return to their dust.

31 You send forth your Spirit, and they are created; * and so you renew the face of the earth.

32 May the glory of the Lord endure for ever; * may the Lord rejoice in all his works.

33 He looks at the earth and it trembles; * he touches the mountains and they smoke.

34 I will sing to the Lord as long as I live; * I will praise my God while I have my being.

35 May these words of mine please him; * I will rejoice in the Lord.

37 Bless the Lord, O my soul. * Hallelujah!

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A Reading from Paul’s Epistle to the Church in Rome Romans 8:14-17

A ll who are led by the Spirit of God are children of God. For you did not receive a spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you have received a spirit

of adoption. When we cry, “Abba! Father!” it is that very Spirit bearing witness with our spirit that we are children of God, and if children, then heirs, heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ-- if, in fact, we suffer with him so that we may also be glorified with him.

Reader The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God.

Those who are able stand and face the Gospeller

Sequence Hymn Munich

The Holy Gospel John 14:8-17

Gospeller The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John. People Glory to you, Lord Christ.

P hilip said to Jesus, “Lord, show us the Father, and we will be satisfied.” Jesus said to him, “Have I been with you all this time, Philip, and you still do not

know me? Whoever has seen me has seen the Father. How can you say, `Show us the Father'? Do you not believe that I am in the Father and the Father is in me? The words that I say to you I do not speak on my own; but the Father who dwells in me does his works. Believe me that I am in the Father and the Father is in me;

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but if you do not, then believe me because of the works themselves. Very truly, I tell you, the one who believes in me will also do the works that I do and, in fact, will do greater works than these, because I am going to the Father. I will do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If in my name you ask me for anything, I will do it.

“If you love me, you will keep my commandments. And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Advocate, to be with you forever. This is the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees him nor knows him. You know him, because he abides with you, and he will be in you.”

Gospeller The Gospel of the Lord People Praise to you, Lord Christ.

Sermon The Rev’d Dr. Mark Hargreaves

The Nicene Creed (standing)

We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth of all that is, seen and unseen.

We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father. Through him all things were made. For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven: by the power of the Holy Spirit he became incarnate from the Virgin Mary, and was made man. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried. On the third day he rose again in accordance with the Scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end.

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We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son. With the Father and the Son he is worshiped and glorified. He has spoken through the Prophets. We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.

Prayers of the People from Intercessions for the Christian People

Intercessor On this Pentecost Sunday, let us raise our prayer to God for the Spirit sent to anoint us, saying: Lore, hear our prayer.

For the spirit of joy in the church, that our Eastertide Alleluia resound throughout the year, we pray to the Lord.

People Lord, hear our prayer.

Intercessor For the spirit of peace in the world, that all peoples, especially nations in conflict, may live in harmony, we pray to the Lord.

People Lord, hear our prayer.

Intercessor For the spirit of justice for the needy, that victims of prejudice, exploitation, and crime be set free, we pray to the Lord.

People Lord, hear our prayer.

Intercessor For the spirit of unity in our assembly, that our weakness make us strong and our differences make us rich, we pray to the Lord.

People Lord, hear our prayer.

Intercessor For the spirit of hope in the future, that we and all who have died may drink of the fruit of the vine in glory, we pray to the Lord.

People Lord, hear our prayer.

Celebrant Good and gracious God, send forth your Spirit into our hearts. Wipe away the fear between churches, nations, and families. Tear down the walls that divide us, and make us one through Christ our Lord. Amen.

The Peace

Celebrant The Peace of the Lord be always with you. People And also with you.

The clergy and people greet one another in the name of Christ.

The Announcements

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Holy Communion

Offertory Serenade Franz Schubert (1797-1828)

The people stand as the ushers come forward, bringing the offerings of bread, wine, and money to the Celebrant.

The Great Thanksgiving: Eucharistic Prayer B

The people remain standing. The Celebrant continues

It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give thanks to you, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth. Through Jesus Christ our Lord. In fulfillment of his true promise, the Holy Spirit came down from heaven, lighting upon the disciples, to teach them and to lead them into all truth; uniting peoples of many tongues in the confession of one faith, and giving to your Church the power to serve you as a royal priesthood, and to preach the Gospel to all nations. Therefore we praise you, joining our voices with Angels and Archangels and with all the company of heaven, who for ever sing this hymn to proclaim the glory of your Name:

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Sanctus Richard Proulx

The people may kneel as the Celebrant continues,

We give thanks to you, O God, for the goodness and love which you have made known to us in creation; in the calling of Israel to be your people; in your Word spoken through the prophets; and above all in the Word made flesh, Jesus, your Son. For in these last days you sent him to be incarnate from the Virgin Mary, to be the Savior and Redeemer of the world. In him, you have delivered us from evil, and made us worthy to stand before you. In him, you have brought us out of error into truth, out of sin into righteousness, out of death into life. On the night before he died for us, our Lord Jesus Christ took bread; and when he had given thanks to you, he broke it, and gave it to his disciples, and said, “Take, eat: This is my Body, which is given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me.” After supper he took the cup of wine; and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, and said, “Drink this, all of you: This is my Blood of the new Covenant, which is shed for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins. Whenever you drink it, do this for the remembrance of me.”

Therefore, according to his command, O Father,

Celebrant and People

We remember his death, We proclaim his resurrection, We await his coming in glory.

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The Celebrant continues

And we offer our sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving to you, O Lord of all; presenting to you, from your creation, this bread and this wine. We pray you, gracious God, to send your Holy Spirit upon these gifts that they may be the Sacrament of the Body of Christ and his Blood of the new Covenant. Unite us to your Son in his sacrifice, that we may be acceptable through him, being sanctified by the Holy Spirit. In the fullness of time, put all things in subjection under your Christ, and bring us to that heavenly country where, with St. James and all your saints, we may enter the everlasting heritage of your sons and daughters; through Jesus Christ our Lord, the firstborn of all creation, the head of the Church, and the author of our salvation. By him, and with him, and in him, in the unity of the Holy Spirit all honor and glory is yours, Almighty Father, now and for ever.

The Celebrant continues

We celebrate the memorial of our redemption, O Father, in this sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving. Recalling his death, resurrection, and ascension, we offer you these gifts.

Sanctify them by your Holy Spirit to be for your people the Body and Blood of your Son, the holy food and drink of new and unending life in him. Sanctify us also that we may faithfully receive this holy Sacrament, and serve you in unity, constancy, and peace; and at the last day bring us with all your saints into the joy of your eternal kingdom.

All this we ask through your Son Jesus Christ. By him, and with him, and in him, in the unity of the Holy Spirit all honor and glory is yours, Almighty Father, now and for ever. AMEN.

The Celebrant continues

And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to say:

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The Lord’s Prayer Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen.

Breaking of the Bread

Celebrant Alleluia. Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us. People Therefore let us keep the Feast. Alleluia. Celebrant The Gifts of God for the People of God. Take them in remembrance that Christ died for you, and feed on him in your hearts by faith, with thanksgiving.

Music during Communion

La Hieronyma from Musicali Melodie, Giovanni Martini Cesare (c. 1590-1667)

The Celebrant may add a prayer for the sending of Eucharistic Visitors.

Postcommunion Prayer

Let us pray.

The people stand. Celebrant and People say together

Eternal God, heavenly Father, you have graciously accepted us as living members of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ, and you have fed us with spiritual food in the Sacrament of his Body and Blood. Send us now into the world in peace, and grant us strength and courage to love and serve you with gladness and singleness of heart; through Christ our Lord. Amen.

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The Blessing

Processional Hymn 420: When in our music God is glorified Engelberg

The Dismissal

The response to the Dismissal is:

Thanks be to God. Alleluia, alleluia.

Closing Voluntary Bourree G. F. Handel

Tambourin Francois-Joseph Gossec (1734-1829)

Please join us on the patio for refreshments and conversation.

Today we welcome our guest musician Sean Reusch. Sean began his studies in high school with Tom Hutchinson, Sr, and then pursued his undergraduate studies at Penn State University where he received his BA in Psychology, while minoring in music in the studio of Mark Lusk. He continued his studies at the Manhattan School of Music in New York City where he earned an MM in Performance and studied with Hal Jenks. In addition, Sean worked on his doctoral studies at UCLA where he studied with Bill Booth.

MINISTERS OF THE SERVICE

Celebrant

Preacher

The Rev’d D. Rebecca Dinovo

The Rev’d Dr. Mark Hargreaves

Musicians Sean Reusch Members of the St. James Choir Alison Luedecke Alex Benestelli

Readers

Anne Christian-Daly The Rev’d D. Rebecca Dinovo (Spanish) Pete Davis (German) Lisa Benson (French) Jim Stevenson (Latin) Lee Wagner (Italian) Walter DuMelle (Danish) Ian Williamson

Flower Guild

Welcome Team

Beverly Boynton Jeri Hein Betty Muck Judy Sherman Jocelyn Vortmann Sherry Seymour

Intercessor

Altar Guild

Polly Fluharty

Geraldine Smith Gretchen Vickers

Spirit Dove Bearer Evan Williamson

Eucharistic Ministers

Chris Christopher Marjorie Coburn (Lead) William Comer John Kosky Fran Tessmer Cindy Trowbridge Rebecca Williamson

Ushers Harleigh Johnston (Head Usher) John Norris Brian Rawers Bruce Ray Skip Shank Jack Sipe

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For Today, June 9, 2019

Healing & Pastoral Prayers Offered

Each Sunday healing prayers will be offered in the chapel by one of our priests during Communion at both the 7:30 & 10am services. All are welcome to come with their prayer requests.

Children’s Ministries Education Programs:

Children ages 3 up to 5th grade are invited to join us for Sunday School as early as 9:30am, in the children’s Chapel above the Parish Hall.

The nursery will be available from 8:45am to 11:45am as well.

Youth Ministry: IGNITE a passion for Christ

Our Youth Ministry, or IGNITE, gathers every Sunday, currently meetings upstairs in the Youth Room. Starting time is at 9 am the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Sundays of the month and 10 am the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month. Contact Katelyn for more details (katelyn@sjbts.org)

Sunday Adult Forums on Hiatus

From now until the start of the Fall season, our Adult Forum will be on hiatus. Stay tuned for information on our upcoming series of Sunday morning speakers.

Congregational Meetings—Sunday, June 9th

Everyone is invited to come to the Congregational Meetings which will be held on Sunday June 9th. There will be meetings after both the 7.30 and 10.00 services in the Parish Hall. The Vestry will be reporting back on the Mission Action Plan and their recent retreat at Camp Stevens. There will be more detail to

follow in the June Chimes, but do please put this date your diary.

Sexton-on-Duty New Cell Phone

Starting today while Sunday services and coffee hour are happening, our Sexton-on-Duty can be reached via cell phone at: 858.255.9823. NOTE: This cell phone will be used only during these time periods and the number will be posted in the kitchen.

Update on the organ

Our organ is no longer able to play much of the Sunday service due to its deteriorated condition. I apologize for this disruption in worship, and I look forward to discussing the organ further at the upcoming Congregational Meetings. For more information on the condition of our pipe organ, the Organ Committee’s report to the Vestry is available in the Parish Office. Thank you for your concern and patience – Fr. Mark

Coming Up In The Next Week

Ordination and Consecration of our Fifth Bishop—June 15th

ALL people are welcome and encouraged to attend the historic ordination and consecration of our fifth bishop, The Rev. Canon Susan Brown Snook, on Saturday, June 15 at 11 a.m at St. Paul’s Cathedral, San Diego.

Arrive early to enjoy musical preludes from diverse groups around our diocese, which begin at 10:30 a.m.

Parking and seating are at a premium, so do arrive early and carpool when possible!

ALL ARE WELCOME! We hope to see you there!

Family Potluck at the Hargreaves Rectory Sunday, June 16, after 10:00 am Service

All young families/couples and kids/youth are invited to join us for another potluck gathering as we fellowship and eat together after church (we will gather following the 10:00 am worship service).

Please bring a dish to share and let Mo. Rebecca know if you can make it - RSVP at rebecca@sjbts.org or by calling the church office in order to get more information about this fun bi-annual event!

Choral Evensong on the Road at St. Paul’s Sunday, June 16, 5:00 pm

The Choir of St. James by-the-Sea will sing Choral Evensong in St. Paul's Cathedral this month, including music by Thomas Tallis and William Smith, the Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis in D by George Dyson and the anthem, “Let the people praise thee, O God” by William Mathias.

Choral Evensong is an ancient Anglican tradition of prayer, offered daily in many cathedrals and parishes around the world. The St. James Choir offers this service in preparation for its tour of the United Kingdom in Summer 2020 and in thanksgiving for the consecration of our Bishop-Elect, the Rev. Canon Susan Brown Snook as the 5th Bishop of San Diego.

San Diego's Mid-Century Places of Worship Photo Contest and Exhibition!

Submissions: June 20 - August 20 Exhibition September 20 - October 27, 2019

The St. James GALLERY by-the-Sea invites all photographers to enter our San Diego's Mid-Century Places of Worship Photo Contest and Exhibition! This photography competition, which is organized by the St. James GALLERY by-the-Sea, has been inspired by a show which is taking place in the Fall at the La Jolla Historical

Society, which is located opposite the GALLERY. The Historical Society is putting on a show of the work of Julius Shulman, who took stunning photographs of San Diego's mid-century buildings. This show got us thinking about San Diego's outstanding collection of mid-century places of worship. We decided to organize a competition which would highlight this unique collection of sacred spaces. For more information about this event and submission details, go to our website: sjbts.org.

Summer Music Festival Returns this June

We welcome guest instrumentalists at the 10:00am service during the month of June to enhance our worship with their musical offerings.

June 16: Pierre Joubert/Isaac Allen, violins

June 23: International Music Sessions

June 30: Beth Ross Buckley, flute

Coming Up In The Next Month

All Parish Summer Reading Announced

This summer we are excited to recommend two book selections to enjoy during your summer. Both books coincide with topics and issues we have recently emphasized in Adult Formation events. Join fellow parishioners in reading these two selections this summer. Then in early fall we will gather to discuss and share with one another the insights we gained.

They are: Holy Envy: Finding God in the Faith of Others by Barbara Brown Taylor and Things Hidden: Scripture as Spirituality by Richard Rohr. Both are available for purchase in the church office. For more information, see the June edition of The Chimes.

Community Events at St. James

New GALLERY Exhibit: “Knockin' on Heaven's Door” with local artist/parishioner Kirby Kendrick, May 24-June 23

Our GALLERY’s newest exhibit features local artist Kirby Kendrick, whose work is deeply spiritual. Born and raised in Houston, Texas, she is a lifelong Episcopalian. Following the traditions of the Renaissance painters, Kendrick depicts her subjects and stories in vibrant color. Icons, art history, graffiti, abstraction, comic characters, and folk art abound in her work. In addition, several of Kendrick's installations have been exhibited in the US and Mexico.

Kendrick publishes a blog discussing art history and contemporary art, as well as producing a series of award-winning art videos which can be seen on her website, www.kirbykendrick.com, and on her YouTube channel, www.youtube.com/kirbykendrick.

THE MUSIC MAN Singing Class with Dr. Leslie Leytham

The next round of singing classes at St. James with alto section leader, Leslie Ann Leytham, will begin the first week of June featuring songs from Meredith Wilson's THE MUSIC MAN! There is something for everyone in this show: epic ballads, fast-talkin' patter songs, fun barbershop quartets, and the ridiculous lisp from little Ronnie Howard! For the final performance, we'll screen the movie with popcorn and candy, but we'll do all the singing!

Classes will meet on Thursdays, from 7-8:30pm June 6th - August 1st (no class on July 4th). The cost is $160 (compared to $295 for similar classes offered at UCSD Extension School). Head to www.leythamvoicestudio.com/group_classes to enroll.

STANDING ANNOUNCEMENTS

Confidential Prayer Ministry

Patricia Yuengling is offering confidential prayer for any of your personal needs. To make an appointment, email:

powerfulprayer4u@gmail.com

Blessed Group/Departure Lounge

Tuesdays at 1pm, in the Library, INFO: Church Office, 858-459-3421. A support group for those wanting to explore their own mortality, any who are living with a terminal diagnosis, or with someone they love who may be.

“Cross Roots” - Young Adult Bible Study

Meets Tuesdays at 5 pm in The Loft at St. James (above the library). Join us as we discuss various Christian readings over a shared meal! Contact Katelyn (katelyn@sjbts.org) for more details.

Centering Prayer Group

Mondays at 11:00am in the Library. Join us for a time of meditative prayer in the Christian tradition called “centering prayer.” This group is open to beginners and longtime practitioners alike!

AA SUPPORT GROUPS

Sundays & Fridays at 7pm in the Parish Hall. For a confidential conversation please call Catherine at 619-402-4065

St. James Supports St. Mark’s Pantry

Each Sunday, non-perishable food items are gathered for the Food Pantry at St. Marks in City Heights.

Not able to make it to church on Sunday?? 3 Things You Can DO...

1. Weekly sermons are posted and archived on our website: sjbts.org/sermons

2. Each week’s Sunday bulletin from the 10am service is linked to our website’s homepage

3. Streaming of Sunday Services via YouTube available in limited numbers. If you are unable to attend church and interested, please email the office at info@sjbts.org.

Prayer List for the Week

Anglican Cycle of Prayer

Church of the Province of Myanmar (Burma)

The Most Revd Stephen Than Myint Oo - Archbishop of Myanmar and Bishop of Yangon

Diocesan Cycle of Prayer

St. Matthew’s, National City

For the consecration of the 5th bishop of San Diego

For Healing Prayers

Maxine Tremble, Paul Drake, Lawrence Goodpaster, Turan Wilson, Dr. John Webb, Constantin Bakala, Jane Bradford, Ellen Rueth, Myra Martin, Zapher Dajani, Michelle Lanuti, Chuck Rose, Carole Engle, Sarah & Elizabeth Rose, Richard Vance

Names on the Healing Prayers list will circulate for a four week cycle. Please let the office know if any new names need to be added.

If you would like a pastoral visit, or know someone who would, please call Fr. Mark at 858.459.3421 x106.

For those who have died

Katherine Busby

For those in the Armed Forces and their Families

Steph Berger, Erin Cannon, Charlie, David Dinkins, James Castan, Jaime Fraser, Tony Garcia, Colin Green, Joshua Heerer, Adrienne Hiatt, Sean Kaisler, John Lathrop, Greg Lehman, DJ Levoski, Nick Morgan, Joseph Salucci, Ron Saglimbene, Michelle Sangiorgi, Hilary Thomas, Anthony Williamson, Timothy Young

Prayers for the World

For Christian martyrs and for all who are persecuted for their faith. For refugees and all those who suffer from the degradations of war and violence.

Prayers for Our Diocese in a Time of Transition

O God, we thank you for the Episcopal Diocese of San Diego, and for the Church’s ministry of reconciliation that has marked our common life for over four decades. In this time of transition, help us to welcome change as an opportunity to grow. Shower upon each member your Holy Spirit, that we will be strengthened for local ministry and love more deeply the one body to which you have called us. Bless those who search for our fifth diocesan bishop, that they may without fear discern your will for the future of our diocese. In all things, grant us your wisdom and grace, that the bishop whom we elect to lead us will be the one whom you have called. This we pray in the name of Jesus Christ, to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit, be all honor and glory, now and for ever.

At St. James by-the-Sea we welcome and care for all

people at every stage of their spiritual journey, and we

seek to create opportunities for faith in God to be

discovered, renewed and put into action.