The Rev. Dina van Klaveren and The Rev. Kristin Krantz join forces to present a Lunchtime Bible Study using Zoom Video Conferencing. Join them online for lunch where they will be discussing scripture stories that are meaningful to our lives for four Thursdays this fall (10/24, 10/31, 11/7, and 11/14) from 12:10 pm to 12:50…
From the Rector – The Basket Raffle is Here! This Sunday we kick off our biggest FUNdraiser of the year with the 13th annual Basket Raffle and Silent Auction. Tickets will be on sale after both services and the bidding sheets will be out and ready. There are over 60 themed baskets you can take…
Our Basket Brigade has been very busy and the completed baskets are on display in the sanctuary along with this year’s special assortment of silent auction items. There will also be 2 special raffles this year. We will begin selling tickets for all items this Sunday, September 15. HERE’S A SNEAK PEEK:
From the Rector – Pray and Give As we begin to see the devastation wrought by hurricane Dorian in the Bahamas and brace for its effects along the eastern seaboard, please join in praying for all those affected. A Prayer in Time of Disaster Loving and compassionate God, you are our coming and strength in…
On July 1st Rev. Kristin announced that St. James’ would become a charter organization for the Boy Scouts of America and that I would be joining as the Scoutmaster of the new Boy Scout Troop. In conversations with the church and local scouting leadership, I shared a vision of the troop being an inclusive environment where…
Vestry The Basket Raffle is one of St. James longest running and most profitable fundraisers and It’s Almost Here! The “Basket Brigade” (the members who do all the footwork for this), work for months in advance to complete 50+ baskets for the community to bid on. But they need assistance. If you like to organize…
From the Rector – Fall Kick-Off: Ministry Fair, Choir Returns, Backpack Blessing, and more! As hard as it is to believe, summer is coming to an end. It’s been nice over the summer, to worship together in one service and slow down a bit, but I know I’m getting excited for all that fall brings: …
From the Rector – Fall Grace & Grub Dinner Groups Fellowship dinners are back for the fall! Sign up in the narthex to join a small group to gather in homes for conversation and food monthly from September to November. You’re invited to sign up if you weren’t able to be a part of a…
From the Rector – Confirmation Program for Highschoolers Calling all youth and parents! We will be offering a Confirmation program for high school youth this year. Confirmation is a sacramental rite in the Episcopal Church, an opportunity for young adults to examine their faith and discern if they want to confirm the promises that were…
From the Rector – There’s Nothing Like A Summer Picnic As we enter the dog days of summer and start digging out those school supply lists and hit the back to school clothing sales, take a break to enjoy some family time alongside friends at St. James’ for a picnic after church on 8/18. Bring…