Solemn Mass

and

Institution

of

The Rev. Valerie T. Redpath

as

XV Rector of St. James' Church

 The People of St. James' welcome our new rector, The Rev. Valerie T. Redpath

           On Sunday, May 4th The Rt. Rev. George E. Councell, Bishop of New Jersey, officiated at the Institution which included the Sacraments of Baptism and Confirmation, and  formal Reception into the communion of the Episcopal Church. 

             More than 200 persons filled the church for this joyous Celebration of New Ministry.  The music program, coordinated by our Minister of Music, Dr. Jeffrey Unger, featured the extraordinary voices of our adult and youth choirs, along with trumpeters and  tympanist. 

             The people of St. James' were moved by the number of local clergy in attendance and by Bishop Councell's inspirational homily. The parish joined the Bishop in praying for the 7 new members welcomed into the fellowship of this communion,  the 8 Confirmands, and the 1 newly Baptized.   A festive reception, coordinated by the Hospitality Committee followed in the parish hall.  It was truly a Celebration of New Ministry!

             "It is a tremendous privilege to serve Christ in this community," observed the Reverend Redpath. "This is a very welcoming congregation that embraces the opportunity to share beautiful, uplifting worship and the resources of the members with the entire community."