Our gathering at the Timberlakes’ beautiful farm is all about reconnecting with our fellow parishioners and having fun as a new program year begins. Families of all ages are welcome, and there’s something for everyone — lawn games for all ages, a heated pool for swimming, a pond for fishing and trails for a short hike to the Rappahannock River. We recommend bringing lawn chairs.

The church will provide the main meal (BBQ) and non-alcoholic beverages. We’ll also have live music from our very own Matt Rose.

If your last name starts with A-L, we suggest bringing a sweet side to share. If it starts with M-Z, consider bringing a savory side. (Those are just guidelines — don’t let the letters get in the way of bringing a family favorite.) All are welcome to bring a beverage of their choice.

Back by popular demand, Ninie Laing will give a lecture in the church about the history and meaning behind the stained glass windows at Saint James’.

Ninie is a retired art history professor at Sweet Briar College, and she authored an informational booklet about the history of each stained glass window here at church.

All adults — and teenagers 14 and older — are invited to play co-ed softball, and it’s a fun night of community-building even if you just come to cheer the team on.

This is our big end-of-season game against our cross-building rivals, Saint James’ Episcopal School. We’ll play a single 9-inning game instead of the usual doubleheader, so you must arrive by 5:45 p.m. to play. There’s no need to sign up ahead of time.

We'll gather at Glory Days in Warrenton after the game for food, fellowship, Icy Hot and some good-natured chirping.

Email saintjamessoftball@gmail.com to be added to the email distribution list for updates about the season, or check the softball page for more upcoming games and the latest updates on rain-outs, etc.

The Fauquier Community Coalition’s Firewood Initiative provides firewood to local residents identified by the Department of Social Services who need firewood to keep their homes warm during the winter. Volunteers from several churches gather each week at the Warrenton Baptist Church property behind Brumfield Elementary School to split and stack wood for delivery to almost 60 individuals and families.

This is where you come in. We’ve committed to providing volunteers from Saint James’ on the second Saturday of each month. The time commitment is about two hours, and all adults and teenagers are welcome to volunteer.

Email Judy Williams at jwilliams0721@gmail.com if you have any questions.

Women of all ages are invited to this Episcopal Church Women pool party and jewelry fundraiser at Doug and Clara Allison’s house.

The jewelry was gifted to Clara by her mother, Fayrene, and friend, Mary. Both have passed and left Clara with a beautiful (and enormous!) collection. Clara wants to honor these women with a jewelry fundraiser that benefits the church's work in the community — so we hope you'll come! All proceeds will benefit the Saint James’ outreach fund, which supports programs like Saint James’ Builds, our youth mission trip, and other local, national and global service and relief efforts.

Water and soft drinks will be provided.

RSVP

Email jennifer.taylor@saintjameswarrenton.org, mweastham@gmail.com or claraallisoncrops@yahoo.com to let us know you’re coming. We’ll send you the address.

BYOs

BYOA: Bring your own appetizer to share

BYOB: Bring your own beverage

BYOBS&T: Bring your own bathing suit and towel. (Swimming is optional)

BYOM: Bring your own money! (Cash or check)

All adults — and teenagers 14 and older — are invited to play co-ed softball, and it’s a fun night of community-building even if you just come to cheer the team on.

There’s no need to sign up ahead of time. The first game of this doubleheader against the PATH Foundation summer interns begins at 6 p.m., so arrive at 5:45 p.m. to play in the first game, or by 6:45 p.m. to play in the second game.

We'll gather at Glory Days in Warrenton after the doubleheader for food, fellowship and Icy Hot.

Email saintjamessoftball@gmail.com to be added to the email distribution list for updates about the season, or check the softball page for more upcoming games and the latest updates on rain-outs, etc.

At this celebration of St. James, our patron saint, the voices of the Adult Choir will be augmented by voices from neighboring Episcopal parishes. The music will feature hymn paraphrases of the canticles: “Tell Out My Soul” (#438) and “Lord, God You Now Have Set Your Servant Free” (#499) and a lovely setting of the beloved hymn “Abide With Me” will serve as the anthem. The prelude, penned by English composer Alec Rowley, highlights the wide dynamic range of the organ; and the postlude is a fiery toccata-esque movement from an organ sonata by Felix Mendelssohn.

All adults — and teenagers 14 and older — are invited to play co-ed softball, and it’s a fun night of community-building even if you just come to cheer the team on.

There’s no need to sign up ahead of time. The first game of this doubleheader against the PATH Foundation summer interns begins at 6 p.m., so arrive at 5:45 p.m. to play in the first game, or by 6:45 p.m. to play in the second game.

We'll gather at Glory Days in Warrenton after the doubleheader for food, fellowship and Icy Hot.

Email saintjamessoftball@gmail.com to be added to the email distribution list for updates about the season, or check the softball page for more upcoming games and the latest updates on rain-outs, etc.

The Fauquier Community Coalition’s Firewood Initiative provides firewood to local residents identified by the Department of Social Services who need firewood to keep their homes warm during the winter. Volunteers from several churches gather each week at the Warrenton Baptist Church property behind Brumfield Elementary School to split and stack wood for delivery to almost 60 individuals and families.

This is where you come in. We’ve committed to providing volunteers from Saint James’ on the second Saturday of each month. The time commitment is about two hours, and all adults and teenagers are welcome to volunteer.

Email Judy Williams at jwilliams0721@gmail.com if you have any questions.

All adults — and teenagers 14 and older — are invited to play co-ed softball, and it’s a fun night of community-building even if you just come to cheer the team on.

There’s no need to sign up ahead of time. The first game of this doubleheader against Oak View National Bank begins at 6 p.m., so arrive at 5:45 p.m. to play in the first game, or by 6:45 p.m. to play in the second game.

We'll gather at Glory Days in Warrenton after the doubleheader for food, fellowship and Icy Hot.

Email saintjamessoftball@gmail.com to be added to the email distribution list for updates about the season, or check the softball page for more upcoming games and the latest updates on rain-outs, etc.

All adults — and teenagers 14 and older — are invited to play co-ed softball. These pre-season practices are a low-pressure way to get back into the groove of things before our first competitive doubleheader in July.

We’re on Field D2 at the Central Sports Complex off Meetze Road this year — the same field as last year.

Email saintjamessoftball@gmail.com to be added to the distribution list for updates about the season.

All adults — and teenagers 14 and older — are invited to play co-ed softball. These pre-season practices are a low-pressure way to get back into the groove of things before our first competitive doubleheader in July.

We’re on Field D2 at the Central Sports Complex off Meetze Road this year — the same field as last year.

Email saintjamessoftball@gmail.com to be added to the distribution list for updates about the season.

Saint James’ is a sponsor for a fun bowling event Galaxy Strikes Bowling Center, and we need bowlers! Email Mary Leary at mangela.elizabeth@gmail.com if you’d like to join the Saint James’ team. It’s $30 per person to participate. The event benefits Encompass Community Supports, formerly known as Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Services, and its services for older adults.

All adults — and teenagers 14 and older — are invited to play co-ed softball. These pre-season practices are a low-pressure way to get back into the groove of things before our first competitive doubleheader in July.

We’re on Field D2 at the Central Sports Complex off Meetze Road this year — the same field as last year.

Email saintjamessoftball@gmail.com to be added to the distribution list for updates about the season.

The Fauquier Community Coalition’s Firewood Initiative provides firewood to local residents identified by the Department of Social Services who need firewood to keep their homes warm during the winter. Volunteers from several churches gather each week at the Warrenton Baptist Church property behind Brumfield Elementary School to split and stack wood for delivery to almost 60 individuals and families.

This is where you come in. We’ve committed to providing volunteers from Saint James’ on the second Saturday of each month. The time commitment is about two hours, and all adults and teenagers are welcome to volunteer.

Email Judy Williams at jwilliams0721@gmail.com if you have any questions.

This class offered by the Parish Health Team at Saint James’ teaches skills to provide assistance in an emergency. It's open to anyone 12 or older, and there is no written test. Each participant received a manual and a first aid kit to take home.

Contact Megan Fay at meganfay4@gmail.com if you have any questions.

Saint James’ Episcopal Church and Saint James’ Episcopal School invite members of our community to an evening of dinner, wine, and meaningful conversation about legacy, estate planning, and future generations.

Guests will hear from financial planning and estate professionals about simple and thoughtful ways planning today can care for family, support charitable goals, and provide for the people, ministries, and institutions that matter most in their lives.

The evening will also introduce the church and school legacy giving societies.

Following a brief presentation, guests will have opportunities for smaller conversations and individualized questions with presenters and leadership in a relaxed setting.

Please RSVP by May 25.

At this service, we will celebrate the Day of Pentecost with the youth choir of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Capitol Hill, Washington, D.C. Eighteen members of the choir are spending that weekend in Warrenton on their annual retreat, and they will serve as the primary choir and offer an introit, the offertory, and Communion anthem for this Sunday dedicated to the work of the Holy Spirit.

The St. Mark’s Youth Choir is directed by Judith Rautenberg, who has prepared choirs for the Berliner Philharmoniker, the Deutsche Symphonie Orchester and the Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra. She is currently pursuing her doctorate at George Mason University.

Our worship at the 10:15 service on May 17 will feature service music from “Belfast Centenary Eucharist,” composed in 2004 to mark the 100th anniversary of the dedication of the Nave at St. Anne’s Cathedral in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Kristina Sheppard, the artistic director of the Valley Chorale and the director of choirs at Gainesville High School, will be the guest conductor.

We’ll also recognize our church community’s high school graduates and Saint James’ Episcopal School fifth graders, with a special Coffee Hour to follow.

Also on May 17

Café and the Campaign for Ministries — Café, our weekly buffet breakfast in the Parish Hall from 8:45 to 10 a.m. , is free for everyone on May 17. This is the last Café before it resumes in September. Please thank a Café volunteer for providing such amazing breakfasts each week this program year! Additionally, Patrick Heijmen will give a presentation during Café on the “Campaign for Ministries,” what it is, and how you can be a part of it.

Youth groups go to Carousel — As is our tradition, each youth group will walk to Carousel on May 17 for the final gathering before summer break — the ice cream is on us! All middle schoolers and current fifth graders are invited to meet at the church at 5 p.m. before walking to Carousel together. (Pickup at the church at 6:30 p.m.) All high schoolers and current eighth graders are invited to meet at the church at 6:30 p.m. before walking to Carousel together. (Pickup at the church at 8 p.m.) If you have any questions about youth groups at Saint James’, email Jen Taylor at jennifer.taylor@saintjameswarrenton.org.

Café is free for all women this Sunday, and we’ll have “mom-osas” and other special treats.

The Fauquier Community Coalition’s Firewood Initiative provides firewood to local residents identified by the Department of Social Services who need firewood to keep their homes warm during the winter. Volunteers from several churches gather each week at the Warrenton Baptist Church property behind Brumfield Elementary School to split and stack wood for delivery to almost 60 individuals and families.

This is where you come in. We’ve committed to providing volunteers from Saint James’ on the second Saturday of each month. The time commitment is about two hours, and all adults and teenagers are welcome to volunteer.

Email Judy Williams at jwilliams0721@gmail.com if you have any questions.

All ladies are invited to join us in this fun twist on bingo and yard sales.

Bring three to five gently used items* to donate to the prize table, then enjoy several rounds of bingo. Winners choose their prizes from the collection.

Please bring a beverage and snack to share, and friends are welcome!

If you’d like to be added to the Episcopal Church Women email distribution list, email Jen Taylor at jennifer.taylor@saintjameswarrenton.org or Margy Thomas at mweastham@gmail.com.

*No clothing or food items, please.

This service will incorporate children into our worship even more than usual. The liturgy will follow the format used by Saint James’ Episcopal School, and the service music and Father Ben’s message will be especially inclusive of children. We’ll also celebrate Holy Eucharist using the bread made by the children participating in the Communion instruction class.

Since this service is especially geared toward children, there will be no Children’s Church. Nursery for kids under 4 years old will still be available.

Come and get your hands dirty in the Saint James’ Episcopal School vegetable garden and Audubon-certified native wildlife garden. We need volunteers to tackle a short to-do list of replacing worn out materials and planting new native species to support pollinators and other wildlife.

No experience necessary, and all tools will be provided with the exception of gloves — please bring your own. Children are welcome with their parents/guardians.

Please RSVP to Elaine Dubin by call, text or email: elaine.dubin@gmail.com or 540-273-2196.

In lieu of our regular 10:15 a.m. service, we will instead walk together to First Baptist Church on Alexandria Pike to worship there at 11 a.m. This is to celebrate the Rev. Dwayne Brown’s third pastoral anniversary at First Baptist, and Father Ben will be the guest preacher.

Please meet at Saint James’ at 10:45 a.m. if you’re able to walk with us.

Some other notes:

• There is no 10:15 service at Saint James’ on April 26.

• The serving line at Café will be open from 8:45 to 10:15 a.m. You are welcome to stay and socialize in the Parish Hall until we walk to First Baptist.

• The children’s Communion instruction class will take place at Saint James’ from 9:45 to 10:30 a.m.

• Adult formation will go ahead as normal, 9:15 to 10 a.m.

• Children’s Church will not take place at Saint James’, but children are encouraged to come with us to First Baptist.

• The regular 8 a.m. service at Saint James’ will go ahead as usual.

All children from second through fifth grade are invited to join Father Ben and Jen Taylor for this instructional class on three Sundays — April 19, April 26 and May 3.

As a culmination of these lessons, the 10:15 service on May 3 will be especially geared toward children, and we’ll use the bread we made during the class for Communion.

Communion is a precious, holy reminder that our life was bought with a price by a savior who loves us intensely enough to die in our place. We believe one of the greatest gifts we can offer our children is helping them learn about the meaning of Communion and how it is a sacred part of our relationship with Jesus.

Please email Jen at jennifer.taylor@saintjameswarrenton.org if your child plans to attend.

The Fauquier Community Coalition’s Firewood Initiative provides firewood to local residents identified by the Department of Social Services who need firewood to keep their homes warm during the winter. Volunteers from several churches gather each week at the Warrenton Baptist Church property behind Brumfield Elementary School to split and stack wood for delivery to almost 60 individuals and families.

This is where you come in. We’ve committed to providing volunteers from Saint James’ on the second Saturday of each month. The time commitment is about two hours, and all adults and teenagers are welcome to volunteer.

Email Judy Williams at jwilliams0721@gmail.com if you have any questions.

You can help Saint James’ Episcopal School keep its adopted stream clean and beautiful. Wear rain boots and clothes that may get dirty. We’ll provide gloves, grabbers and bags. Children should be accompanied by an adult.

The stream site is at the intersection of Walker Drive and Academy Hill Extended.

RSVP by April 8 to Cortney Arnold at cortney.arnold@saintjamesepiscopalschool.org.

This class offered by the Parish Health Team at Saint James’ teaches skills to provide assistance in an emergency. It's open to anyone 12 or older, and there is no written test. Each participant received a manual and a first aid kit to take home.

This is the morning when we find the tomb empty and proclaim the resurrection with joyful songs and a refrain of “Alleluia!” The service begins with children flowering the cross before it is brought to the chancel in recognition of the new life this day symbolizes. The full choir will lead us in triumphant songs as we proclaim, “Christ is risen! The Lord is risen indeed!”

An Easter egg hunt for kids of all ages will follow the service, and nursery is available during the service for young children.