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 is the first of three classes intended for teenagers (eighth grade through high school) wishing to be confirmed when the bishop makes her pastoral visit to Saint James’ on Sunday, Nov. 22. We will talk about our faith tradition and what it means to make a public affirmation of our baptismal covenant.

Additional classes will be held Sunday, Oct. 25 and Sunday, Nov. 15. Those being confirmed should attend all three classes if possible.

If you or your child is interested, email Jen Taylor at jennifer.taylor@saintjameswarrenton.org.

This short outdoor service honoring the legacy of St. Francis is a longstanding and beloved tradition at Saint James'. We will celebrate with a special blessing to which all of our animal companions — and their humans — are invited to attend. Park in the Saint James’ Episcopal School parking lot on Beckham Street.

Saint James' is also accepting donated items for the Fauquier SPCA. Consider bringing an item from the SPCA’s wish list so we can show our love and appreciation for the caretakers at the shelter and the animals they care for.

This abbreviated Holy Eucharist service geared especially toward young families brings our church and school together as part of a nationwide, weeklong celebration of the more than 800 Episcopal schools and early childhood education programs throughout the Episcopal Church.

As part of this Sunday dedicated to celebrating our school, any SJES student who comes to Café in their school uniform or SJES spiritwear gets to eat for free. Café, from 8:45 to 10 a.m. each Sunday, is the church's weekly buffet breakfast in the Parish Hall. It features all kinds of delicious and family-friendly breakfast fare, including a waffle bar.

There will not be Children's Church during this service, but nursery will still be available for small children.

Our next monthly gathering is in the Parish Hall. Women of all ages are always invited!

Email Margy Thomas at mweastham@gmail.com or Jen Taylor at jennifer.taylor@saintjameswarrenton.org to be added to the distribution list.

The Middle School Youth Group typically meets twice per month during the school year. We gather for fun games and discussion before sharing a meal together. Youth groups are open to any young person, regardless of whether they attend church at Saint James’.

This is our big end-of-season slow pitch softball game against our cross-building rivals, Saint James’ Episcopal School. (The original date was rained out.) 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.

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

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.

The High School School Youth Group meets most Sundays during the school year for a meal followed by formation, discussion, games and more. Throughout a typical program year, young people will visit Verdun Adventure Bound, participate in a ski trip to Seven Springs and help out with various parish-wide outreach events. Youth groups are open to any young person, regardless of whether they attend church at Saint James’.

This series of adult formation classes begins Sept. 13 and continues each Sunday in the Reception Room through Nov. 15. This series will to prepare those interested in confirmation, reception or reaffirmation for the Rt. Rev. Gayle E. Harris’ pastoral visit on Nov. 22. It is also open to anyone who wants to learn more about our faith tradition.

Teenagers wishing to be confirmed may choose instead to attend a series of three classes on Sunday, Oct. 4, Oct. 25 and Nov. 15 at 5 p.m.

If you are interested in confirmation, reception or reaffirmation, contact the church office at admin@saintjameswarrenton.org.

Fittingly, we will also celebrate an instructed Eucharist at 8 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. on Sept. 13. Before each movement of our worship service, Father Ben will explain the intent. This is intended to deepen your knowledge, appreciation and full participation in our weekly worship. 

Background

When we are baptized, whether as a child or adult, “God adopts us as his children and makes us members of Christ's Body, the Church, and inheritors of the kingdom of God,” as catechism in the Book of Common Prayer puts it. As members of Christ’s Body, any baptized person is welcome to become a formal member of Saint James’ so long as they were baptized in the name of the Trinity. (Not sure if you are? Send an email to admin@saintjameswarrenton.org and Coy will let you know.)

But God doesn’t intend for our story to end there. God calls us to claim the responsibilities of our baptismal covenant and respond actively to God’s grace. The Episcopal Church — like many Christian traditions — recognizes these sacramental rites as outward signs of an individual’s commitment to that covenant. These rites require a bishop laying hands on the person making that commitment, echoing the practice of early Christians.

Confirmation is for baptized Christians who have not yet made a public affirmation of their faith. Reception is for those who have been confirmed in another Christian tradition but want to be formally received into The Episcopal Church. Reaffirmation is for anyone who feels called to renew their baptismal covenant after returning to the church after a period of unbelief or entering a new level of spiritual life.

Café is open most Sundays from September to May from 8:45 to 10 a.m. in the Parish Hall. For $5 a person and a maximum of $20 per family, all are invited to join us for a delicious buffet breakfast prepared by our dedicated group of Café volunteers.

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.

Round up your gal pals and help us kick off another great year of Episcopal Church Women! We’ll meet at Barking Rose Brewery, owned by our very own Matt and Ashley Rose.

ECW is for women of all ages to be in fellowship and friendship with each other. We typically meet on the first Thursday of each month, and we always welcome new faces.

Email Margy Thomas at mweastham@gmail.com or Jen Taylor at jennifer.taylor@saintjameswarrenton.org to be added to the distribution list.

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.