2023 Annual Giving & Thanksgiving |
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As we approach both the conclusion of our formal annual fund campaign period and the beginning of the national observance of Thanksgiving, this is a great opportunity to say thank you.
- We are grateful for Ginjr, Chip and Vince who all did such a wonderful job of telling their stories about Saint James, and why supporting the work of our parish is so important to them.
- We are grateful to our vestry leadership who agreed to kick off our campaign with their own leadership; 100% of them committed to giving in 2023, and on average, raised their giving by over 10%.
- We are grateful for the many members and friends who have heard the message of this campaign and who have responded with generous commitments, the majority of which have, like vestry, shown a significant increase in giving for next year.
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And we are grateful for all of you, who are still prayerfully considering what your part in our ministry will be in 2023.
As you gather with family and friends this Thanksgiving, I hope that Saint James will be among those things for which you give thanks—for this vibrant, engaged, praying, serving community of faith with its rich history and even richer future. As always, if you have any questions about this year's campaign or how to make your commitment, please reach out to me, Fr. Glenn or Nicolette Norris in the church office. Thank you!
Click here to make your pledge online. If you have a Realm account, log in first before making your pledge.
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This Weekend at Saint James |
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Tomorrow night! Friday November 18 | 7:30 PM
Early World Music at Saint James
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Iestyn Davies,
countertenor &
Thomas Dunford, lute
In person and via livestream
Making their Lancaster debut, countertenor Iestyn Davies and lutenist Thomas Dunford are two of today's hottest talents in the world of early music.
Winners of countless awards and accolades and highly sought after around the world, these two are a jaw-dropping duo of versatility and technical ease.
But don't take our word for it; come and see for yourself!
Tickets available on-line and at the door. Click here for more info and tickets.
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Saturday November 19 | 8:30 - 10:30 AM
The Upper Room Men's Group
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In the parish house forum room
Join men of all ages for a pancake and sausage breakfast. Comradery, open discussion and men's spirituality are also on the menu!
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Saturday November 19 | 10 - 11:30 AM
Women's Gathering
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Via Zoom
As we move through the season of Pentecost, we will continue to examine Richard Rohr's perspective on the Holy Trinity, personal transformation and his understanding that Jesus offers a third way of living that involves "redemptive suffering" and forgiveness.
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Saturday November 19 | 11 AM
Confirmation, Reception & Reaffirmation
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Join us this Saturday at 11 AM when Bishop Audrey Scanlan will confirm, receive and reaffirm new members into the Episcopal Church and Saint James.
Click here to access the service from the streaming page of our website.
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Sunday, November 20, | 9:30 AM
Forum Hour With Randall Zachman
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Blaise Pascal (1623-1662) spent the last years of his life writing the Apology for the Christian Religion, in an attempt to prove the truth of faith in Christ to a generation that had "thrown off the yoke" of religious faith for the sake of following the free inquiry of reason.
Pascal attempts to show that the free thinkers cannot avoid confronting the reality that our lives are a contradiction of greatness and wretchedness that cannot be reconciled by reason, but only by the love of God in Jesus Christ.
Join us this Sunday as we explore the ways Pascal attempted to respond to the dismissal of faith in Christ at the beginning of what proved to be an increasingly secular age.
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Thanksgiving Week Service & News |
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Sunday, November 20 | 4 PM
Community Service at Holy Trinity Lutheran
All are invited to the Downtown Ministerium Thanksgiving Service at Trinity Lutheran this Sunday at 4 PM. (Please note the change of day and time.)
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There will be no services at Saint James on Thanksgiving. Evening Compline will be held as scheduled at 9 PM online via Zoom. Click here to join the Zoom meeting.
Thanksgiving office hours: The office will be closed on Thursday, November 24th and Friday, November 25th and will reopen on Monday, November 28th.
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Sunday November 27 | 9:30 AM
Advent Wreath Making
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In the parish house forum room
Enjoy hot cider, donuts and fellowship at our family-friendly Advent wreath-making forum hour.
We'll have the Advent candles, wire wreath frames, greenery and accessories for you to create your own, unique Advent wreath for the season.
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Sunday November 27 | after the 10:30 AM mass
Feast of St. Andrew
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At the cloister fountain
All are invited to celebrate the Feast of St. Andrew on Sunday November 27th after the 10:30 AM mass.
We will gather around the cloister fountain for a short time of prayer and thanksgiving for the life of St. Andrew, brother of Peter and the apostle who introduced the boy with the loaves and fish to Jesus. He is also the patron saint of several countries including Scotland—hence the kilts!
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Monday November 28 | Iron Hill Brewery
Give 20 Fundraiser
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Our annual post-Thanksgiving take-over of Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant is this coming Monday, Nov. 28!
By then you'll be sick of turkey sandwiches and turkey soup and turkey everything. So come join your parish family at Iron Hill, enjoy a delicious dinner and the restaurant will donate 20% of your food bill to Saint James. Proceeds will go towards those in our community who are battling cancer. This token of love will help to offset medical expenses and other burdens associated with cancer.
And Monday is also release day for Saint James Ale! Don't forget to sample or take home some of this wonderful English ale, named after our parish and brewed by Iron Hill for 12 years!
You will need to present a coupon for the 20% to be designated for Saint James. You may either show the coupon to your server on your phone or grab a printed coupon when you are at church this Sunday.
Reservations strongly encouraged! Click here to view the coupon.
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Saturday December 10 | 3:30 PM
St. Nicholas Trot and Visit
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St. Nicholas to arrive at Saint James by horse-drawn carriage!
He'll start at Duke and Chestnut Streets and end at the church where there will be live nativity animals.
Story time with Saint Nicholas will begin at 4 PM. Refreshments will be served. Held rain or shine.
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Looking Ahead to Next Year |
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Returning in 2023!
Faith, Food and Fellowship
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We are excited to announce the re-launch of Faith, Food and Fellowship. What better way to get to know new members and fellow parishioners than by sharing a meal with them! Below are three popular options to fit varied lifestyles and schedules.
Just Lunch
An opportunity for those who prefer a social gathering at midday, in a member's home or at a restaurant.
Table for Six
This is an opportunity to dine out with fellow parishioners. Groups decide which restaurants they enjoy, take turns making the reservation and ask for separate checks.
Dinner for Eight
Groups of 8-10 gather in each other's homes. Households rotate hosting and providing the main course. The host also plans what others should bring to round out the meal. This is also a great option for families with children!
Groups will begin meeting the end of this January and continue through June. Look for more details and signup soon!
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November 18, 7:30 PM: Early World Music at Saint James featuring Iestyn Davies, countertenor and Thomas Dunford, Lute
November 19, 8:30 - 10:30 AM: The Upper Room Men's group breakfast
November 19, 10 - 11:30 AM: Women's Gathering via Zoom
November 19, 11 AM: Confirmation, reception and reaffirmation with Bishop Scanlan
November 27, 9:30 AM: Advent wreathmaking in the forum room
November 27, 9:30 AM: Feast of St. Andrew in the cloister following the 10:30 mass
November 28 Lunch and Dinner: Annual Give 20 fundraiser at Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant
December 2, 9 PM: Compline at the Urban Well, Ancient Music and Prayers for the Modern Soul
December 10, 3:30 PM: St. Nicholas Trot and Visit
December 17, 11 AM: The Ordination of Marth Harris into the Holy Order of Priests
December 21, 3 PM: Holy Eucharist at Willow Valley
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