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Archbishop Cottrell (Stephen, as he likes to be called) has long believed that preaching can be a gift to the preacher.  The spiritual practice of preparing a sermon can be a means of Spirit-filled renewal.  In recent years, he has sought to invite others into this discovery by putting his thoughts into writing.  In a relaxed and interactive setting, attendees of The Spirituality of Preaching will explore the good news he offers through his own life.  Stephen’s humor and humility will reveal the Spirit’s restorative power.

Celtic Vespers will be offered on Sunday, November 16, at 7 pm. The service, based on the Iona Community, includes prayers and music on the theme of solstice/equinox. The Women’s Choir will sing selections by Rutter, Schram, and L’Estrange. Wild Notes trio returns to perform instrumental music with a variety of engaging offerings. A reception follows the service in the Atrium. You are welcome to attend.

Join for Compline — the traditional prayer service for the night — followed by a candlelit Sung Mass for All Saints’ Sunday. The Office of Compline and the music of the Mass are chanted by the Christ Church Choir.

All are welcome for this beautiful offering of chant, candlelight, and peace.

Celtic Vespers will be offered on Sunday, March 23, at 7 pm. Based on Iona Community worship, the candlelit service will offer prayers for the evening. Special prayers on the theme of darkness to light as we have entered Spring. The Women’s Choir of St. James’ will sing several selections, including a Gaelic Blessing. Wild Notes will provide instrumental music, played by Celtic harp, violin and flute, and concertina. The event is free and open to all. A reception offering fellowship and delicious finger food and drink follows the service.

Lenten Compline will be presented on Thursday, March 13, 7 pm. The St. James’ Women’s Choir will sing this evening service with special prayers for St. Patrick. We welcome you to join us for this meditative service.

Come participate in a Saturday workshop introducing you to dream work as a spiritual practice in the Christian tradition. Learn about best practices to remember and work with your dreams to enrich your creativity, enhance your health and grow in wholeness, receive resources for your own dream work journey and learn how to practice small group dream work in a sacred setting. Participants will have the opportunity to form an on-going dream group to continue and support their dream work.

Led by The Rev. Dr. Ted Cole, who has been working with dreams for three decades in his personal journey and in his ministry as an Episcopal priest. With skills learned at the Haden Institute (www.hadeninstitute.com), he helps churches form dream groups that nurture and deepen the participants’ relationship with dreams and with each other. He has a Ph.D. in philosophy of religion from Boston University, serves as the rector of St. John’s Episcopal Church in Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts, and is married to the Rev. Sage Cole (www.worshipislife.substack.com) with whom he has two sons, Theo and Zach.

Open to all. Lunch will be provided. A donation of $50 is suggested. Please register in advance.