St. James Episcopal Church, Beaver Island, Michigan

02/12/2026

"Scripture does not avoid moments like this. Again and again, God’s people find themselves living between promise and peril, called to faithfulness when clarity carries a cost, when naming truth has consequences, and courage requires risk. In such moments, the role of the church is not to echo the anxieties of the world, nor to seek safety in silence, but to bear witness to a deeper and more demanding truth. Every human being bears the image of God. Justice and mercy do not compete with one another. Love of neighbor does not bend to political convenience."

- An excerpt from House of Deputies President Julia Ayala Harris's letter in the most recent HOD newsletter. Read the full letter at the 🔗 in the comments

02/04/2026

01/16/2026

Migration With Dignity Sunday is an opportunity to learn and teach about the Migration With Dignity Principles and to include prayers for Migration With Dignity in worship.
The Episcopal Migration Caucus encourages every congregation and diocese to celebrate Migration With Dignity Sunday on a Sunday in Epiphany season. The official date of Migration With Dignity Sunday for 2026 is Sunday, February 8.
Our own Standing Committee, acting as Ecclesiastical Authority, has approved moving forward with this designation in our diocese.

01/10/2026

The Feast is back for 2026 and full of important information and upcoming opportunities! https://mailchi.mp/greatlakesepiscopal.org/the-feast_20260107

01/08/2026

We are hiring! The Manager for Camping Ministry coordinates registration, administrative tasks, and operational logistics for all camping programs for children, youth, and families in the Episcopal Diocese of the Great Lakes. This is a half-time position, averaged across the year, with the bulk of the work taking place leading up to and during the peak camp season . This person works closely with the Director for Formation & Camping and seasonal program co-directors to ensure programs operate smoothly and align with the diocesan mission and values.

01/08/2026

Let's join together and prepare for a Holy Lent at our January Diocesan Townhall. Director for Formation and Camping, McKenzie Bade-Knill, will share two diocesan Adult Formation opportunities this Lent and we'll have time to share with and learn from one another, too. https://mailchi.mp/greatlakesepiscopal.org/no-november-clericus-new-december-townhall-reminder-5025483

12/21/2025

12/15/2025

09/19/2025

We hope you've noticed us posting more Facebook and Instagram stories lately 👀

We're shifting some of our news and events postings to the stories format.

Why? Well, with the amount of amazing opportunities and events happening around the Diocese, we need a way to get the information to everyone, while still keeping our social media feeds organized and more focused on telling the story of our diocese. ✅

So, keep an eye out on our stories, and if you miss something, you can always reference Circle for details! 🌊

08/19/2025

Always making a joyful noise at St. James Episcopal Church, Beaver Island, Michigan on Sunday at 9:00 am.

08/10/2025

Join us today at 9:00 am! All are welcome and we really mean it!

08/03/2025

Eighth Sunday after Pentecost
Proper 13

The Collect:

Let your continual mercy, O Lord, cleanse and defend your Church; and, because it cannot continue in safety without your help, protect and govern it always by your goodness; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.