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The gifts he gave were that some would be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, some pastors and teachers, to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ.     
- Ephesians 4:11

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Rock Higgins and his family

The Rev Rock Higgins

Rector

The Rev. Jeffrey "Rock" Higgins is a life-long Virginian, born in Newport News. He is a graduate of the University of Richmond, Baptist Theological Seminary at Richmond, and George Mason University School of Public Policy. He began serving churches in 1987, and has had a varied career in many size churches in various roles. He was ordained to the priesthood in 2014, and has served both St. Thomas' and St. Paul's in Richmond. He has served 8 years at Shrine Mont as a camp director, leads retreats for those discerning a call to the priesthood for the Diocese, and has led the Triangle of Hope…

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Reginald Long

Reginald Long

Organist/Choir Director

Reggie Long is a native of Ashland, Virginia. He received the Bachelor of Music in Church Music degree, with a major in organ and minor in piano and voice, from the Shenandoah Conservatory of Music. He is a frequent performer in the Richmond area and has been a featured recitalist several times at the Washington National Cathedral and has also made several tours of England. He is an active member of the American Guild of Organists, The American Choral Directors Association, The Choristers Guild, and The Royal School of Church Music.

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Miriam Smith

Miriam Smith

Christian Formation Director

Miriam Smith is a Board-Certified Music Therapist with experience working with youth and adults for over 10 years in both group and individual settings. She is passionate about working within the community and actively engaging participants to give back to those around them. In her private practice, she works with multiple non-profits in the area to provide music therapy to pediatric patients and those with developmental disabilities.

Miriam has a B.A. in Religious Studies from Randolph-Macon College and a graduate certificate in Music Therapy from Shenandoah University. She…

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Bart Natoli

Dr Bart Natoli

Seminarian

Dr. Bart Natoli was born in Heidelberg, Germany in 1985. After moving to America, he took his B.A. in Latin, Greek, and Secondary Education from the University of Richmond in 2007. He then took his M.Ed. in Adult Education and Training from Colorado State University in 2012. Finally, he took his Ph.D. in Classics from the University of Texas at Austin in 2014. He currently serves as Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Classics at Randolph-Macon College.

In 2022, Bart began to discern a call to the priesthood and is currently pursuing a Masters of Divinity at Bexley-…

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St. James the Less
Episcopal Church

125 Beverly Rd.
Ashland, VA 23005

P. 804-798-6336

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Worship Schedule

Sunday 8 am - Holy Eucharist, Rite I

Sunday 10 am - Holy Eucharist, Rite II

Last Sunday 5 pm - Contemplative

Wednesday 7:30am - Holy Eucharist, Rite II

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  • I'M NEW
    • Worship Times
    • What's a Sunday like?
    • Clergy & Staff
    • Our Vestry
    • Self Guided Worship
    • Our History
    • Our Music
    • Past Sermons
  • FORMATION
    • 4th Quarter
    • Adult Bible Study
    • Children
    • Middle and High School Youth
    • Wednesday Book Club
  • GIVE
  • OUTREACH
    • A.C.E.S.
    • Ashland Circles
    • Fall Line Farms
    • Food Outreach
    • Free Clinic
    • Habitat for Humanity
    • Peter Paul
    • Ronald McDonald House
    • Sr High Outreach
  • PARISH LIFE
    • Chenery
    • Pastoral Care
    • Social Clubs
    • Supper Club
  • NEWS/INFO
    • Newsletter Signup
    • Calendar
    • FR Rock's Blog