St. James the Less Episcopal Church

Lord God Almighty, you have made all the peoples of the earth for your glory, to serve you in freedom and in peace: Give to the people of our country a zeal for justice and the strength of forbearance, that we may use our liberty in accordance with your gracious will; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

While Independence Day rightly celebrates national freedom, the Church also prays more broadly for the well-being and unity of all people within the nation. The Collect for the Nation, appointed in the Book of Common Prayer, reminds the faithful that liberty finds its truest expression in justice, mercy, and mutual care. It calls the Church to intercede for those who govern and for citizens alike—that all may seek the common good under God’s providence.

Events in Madison this week

Saturday June 6th!!!
Bring your friends and meet your neighbors at the Madison Arts Crawl!

June 6, 2 - 6 p.m., Art and handmade items at Fiftyforward Madison Station, Harken Hall, Amqui Station, June Salon Collective, Republic Plumbing, and Madtown Coffee.� Support local creatives at an event where they are not charged fees or percentages of their sales.

Free Caricatures at Madtown! (Saturday as part of the Art Crawl)

Then join in the music and fun at Recovery Community’s Clean on the Green Concert at Amqui Station, starting at 5 p.m! See the flyer for further details...