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Join Fr. David Tuesday evenings at 7 PM for a discussion on contemplative citizenship based on the book, On Tyranny: Twenty Lessons from the Twentieth Century by Timothy Snyder. Copies of the book are available in the church office for $10.

Each session begins with a short meditation followed by an idea or practice that can be implemented in our own way, regardless of our political perspective.

Oct. 18: Be a patriot (Ch. 19)

Oct. 25: Be as courageous as you can (Ch. 20)

Nov. 1: Epilogue

No. 8: Guest speaker, Dr. Salim Munayer, An election night event to deepen our sense of contemplative citizenship

This free series continues through November 8th; no registration is needed. Click here to join via Zoom. Or, copy/paste this link into your browser: https://us06web.zoom.us/s/81569505140

Sessions are being recorded and available by clicking here.

Beginning October 16th, all youth in grades 5 through 7 are invited to participate in Rite 13 (R13), Sundays at 9:30 AM on the second floor of the Parish House.

This program is an opportunity for youth to come together and learn about themselves and others while exploring their relationship to God, prayer and the Church. It helps them grow as a beloved child of God and member of our community. The R13 curriculum also serves as preparation for Confirmation.

If you have a child and you would like them to participate, or if you have any questions, please click here to email Joe Pritchett.

At the heart of the Christian faith is the confession that the eternal Son of God became human, suffered and died on the cross to reconcile the world to God.

However, there has never been an authoritative interpretation regarding why this happened, or how the death of Christ reconciles the world to God. This fall with the help of Christian theologians, we will explore these questions both to appreciate the wide range of answers that have been given and to provoke our own responses as to why God became human. Available in-person and via Zoom. Click here to join via Zoom.

Join us for our New Connections, New Members retreat on Saturday, October 22 from 8:30 AM - 12 PM in the parish house forum room. We'll talk about confirmation, reaffirmation, reception and how you can be more engaged in the Saint James community. A continental breakfast will be served.

Registration deadline: October 12th. Confirmation, reception and reaffirmation with Bishop Scanlan is scheduled for Saturday, November 19, 11 AM at Saint James. Click here to register. Have Questions? Click here to email Mother Shayna for more info.

Hybrid for for first-time SGC attendees

12 - 3 PM; refreshments will be served

Click here to register.

For general Safeguarding, inquiries, please contact Dina Ishler for questions, (717) 481-0708, email dcishler@gmail.com.

If you need to renew your certification, please contact Dina, dcishler@gmail.com. She will send you an invitation to create an account with Praesidium Academy where you can complete your renewal training online in about an hour.

Join us for a time of international sharing as we partake of a delicious meal prepared by local refugee families. We'll hear about their journeys from a place they once called home to Lancaster County—why they left, how long it took, what it was like traveling with children, and the difficulties adjusting to a completely new way of life. Registration begins soon! Stay tuned for more details.

An election night invitation to join Fr. David and Dr. Salim J. Munayer, founder of Musalaha, to learn about the

One of the elders and great teachers of reconciliation, we'll hear how Dr. Munayer uses contemplative practices to build a culture and political will for reconciliation that enables justice and peace to prevail.

The work of contemplative citizenship invites us to widen our framework of understanding and engage our hearts and minds in the contemplative practices of listening, centering and praying thus allowing us to hold a more open stance towards other people. 

Click here to learn more about Musalaha (Arabic for reconciliation)

Fr. David and Deacon Martha Harris, pastoral care coordinator, were delighted to bring roses to Mimi McQueen in honor of her 101^st birthday on Sept 13, 2022.

A longtime member of Saint James, Mimi’s son, The Rev. Henry McQueen, is an Episcopal priest in Virginia having been called to the priesthood while a member at Saint James.

Mimi holds the distinction of being Saint James’ oldest member. Please join us in wishing Mimi continued good health.

October 11, 7 PM: Contemplative Citizenship, Believe in truth

October 15, 8:30 - 10:30 AM: The Upper Room Men's Group

October 15, 10 - 11:30 AM: Women's Gathering

October 15, 5 PM: Saturday Night Mass with the music of John Coltrane

October 16, 9:30 AM: RITE13 begins with our youth in grades 5 through 7

October 16, 9:30 AM: Forum resumes with Randall Zachman

October 19, 3 PM: Holy Eucharist at Willow Valley in Manor North Auditorium

October 22, 8:30 AM - 12 PM: New Connections, New Members Retreat

October 23, 12 - 3 PM: Safeguarding God's Children training in the Parish House Forum Room

November 5, 6 PM: Bridge Dinner in the parish house forum room

November 8, 7 PM: Contemplative Global Citizenship with Dr. Salim J. Munayer, founder of Musalaha