Saturday, March 11 | 5 PM
Saturday Night Mass
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Join us Saturday, March 11 at 5 PM for an informal, contemporary mass featuring the music of Stevie Wonder. Selections include Sir Duke, Higher Ground, Signed, Sealed, Delivered, Have A Talk With God and Superstition. Chris Keeney on guitar will be joined by a full band and horn section for what promises to be a lively mass! This service is available in person only.
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Sunday, March 12 | 9:30 AM
Forum Hour with Randall Zachman
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John Cassian (360-430) interviewed the desert fathers from Palestine to Egypt and published his interviews in his Conferences.
In his interviews with Abba Isaac, he discusses the goal pursued by every monk and solitary in the desert: "Every monk who looks for the perfect way aims at an uninterrupted prayerfulness. As far as possible for a frail human, he struggles for imperturbable peace and purity of mind."
Join us this Sunday in Forum as we explore the guidance Abba Isaac gives us so that we might learn to pray without ceasing, in order that our hearts and minds might rise like flames of fire in their ascent to God. Click here to join forum via Zoom.
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Monday, March 13 | 7 PM
Monday Evening Meditation Group
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With Linford Ranck
This past week the group looked at select Sayings of the Desert Fathers and Mothers. This coming Monday participants will return briefly to the Desert and share any associated reflections or observations that came up during the week, before settling into a time of silent meditation.
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Turkey/Syria Earthquake Relief
& Recovery
As search and recovery efforts continue in the aftermath of the devastating earthquake in Turkey and Syria, all are invited into continued prayer and giving to the humanitarian aid needed for thousands of people left homeless. Click here to give to the relief and recovery efforts.
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Wednesday, March 15 | 9:30 AM in the Chapel
Christianity 101
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Can I be a Christian and not read the Bible? Join clergy in the chapel this Wednesday at 6 PM to explore this question along with other topics about
Christianity. Each session stands independently of the others, so come to one, some or all of them. It's up to you!
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Saturday, March 18 | 10:00 - 11:30 AM EST
Women's Gathering
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Available via Zoom
Join Women's Gathering as we cycle through the liturgical year with renown preacher and author, Barbara Brown Taylor.
During Lent this March we focus on Good Friday and Reverend Taylor's sermons on Jesus' seven last words on the cross.
Barbara Brown Taylor is known for being very outspoken. If you are interested in being challenged by this provocative woman, please join us. Click here to email Lorraine Rollo for the Zoom link.
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Sunday, March 19 | 11:30 AM
The Kitchen with Jonathan Bancroft Colon
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The kitchen is a magical space where transformation takes place. With knives, fire and time we take raw materials and transform them into life giving sustenance—not only physical but also emotional, spiritual and communal.
We will learn about the Saint James kitchen, knife skills and how to prepare a dish from scratch. Lunch will be served/created. Space is limited.
For middle and high school students. While it is best if you can make all three sessions, it is also okay to attend only one or two. Click here to register.
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Sunday, March 19 | 12 Noon | Parish House Library
Planning Meeting for the Northern Tier Mission Trip
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The first planning meeting for the mission trip to Potter County July 16 - 22 will be Sunday, March 19 at 12 noon.
The team will work with Potter County's Habitat for Humanity to renovate and repair a local residence. All are welcome; prior experience is not necessary. Click here to email David Rutledge or Paul Hoffer for more information.
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Sunday, March 19 | 4 PM
Early & World Music at Saint James
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Note Bene, Viol Consort
Continental Drifters
Join Note Bene, Viol Consort for a range of musical voyages across trade routes as they perform music that traveled from Portugal to Japanese missions, from France to indigenous villages in Guatemala, from Spain to the great churches of Mexico, and from England to the colonial settlements of North America.
Available live and on line. Click here for more info and tickets.
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Saturday, March 25 | 8:30 - 10:30 AM | Parish House Forum Room
The Upper Room Men's Group
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Join the Upper Room Men's Group in the parish house forum room for breakfast on Saturday, March 25th. Men of all ages are welcome to this time of food, fellowship and thought-provoking discussion. |
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Wednesday, March 29 | 3 PM
Holy Eucharist at Willow Valley
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Willow Valley residents are invited to join clergy and staff from Saint James and Holy Trinity Lutheran churches to celebrate Holy Eucharist in the auditorium located on the third floor of the main building in Manor North. |
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Easter Flowers
As our celebration of Easter approaches, we invite you to honor or memorialize a loved one by donating Easter flowers for our sanctuary.
If you are a Realm user, log into Realm, select Giving, and click the blue “Add a gift” button. Enter the amount ($15/flower) and select “Altar Flowers” from the dropdown list. Type Easter and the name of the person you are honoring in the memo box [example: Easter John Doe]. If you are ordering multiple flowers and run out of space in the memo box, simply make your donation, type “list to Karen” in the memo box and click here to email Karen King the list of names.
If you do not have a Realm account, you can click Give Now at the top of our homepage and follow the above instructions. You can also mail a check to the church office.
Submission deadline: Monday, March 20th.
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Saint James to Participate in Sacred Ground
A film-based dialogue series on race and faith
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Beginning Thursday April 13
6:30 - 8:30 PM in the Parish House
Following Bishop Michael Curry’s lead in pursuing racial healing in our own lives, our ministries and our communities, the Saint James mission and justice committee is participating in this important initiative sponsored by The Episcopal Church and its work for racial reconciliation, healing and justice.
Participants will need to make a commitment to attend all sessions (barring extenuating circumstances). We are excited to embark on this very important work and invite you to click here for more information.
Sacred Ground will meet every other Thursday through June 4th. Deadline for signing up: March 30th.
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Ministry Opportunities at Saint James |
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Ushers Needed
Ushers are needed for our Sunday services at 8:30 and 10:30 AM. Ushers serve on teams, training is "on the job" with experienced ushers and ushers typically serve once or twice every three months. For more information, please click here to email head usher, George Finney.
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Sunday Forum Hour Hospitality
Help is needed Sunday mornings beginning at 8:45 AM to help prepare coffee for forum hour at 9:30 AM. Instructions are provided, and making coffee could not be easier! Click here to sign up.
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Altar Guild
The altar guild is looking for volunteers to help prepare the elements needed for the 8:30 and 10:30 AM Sunday masses. Tasks include preparing the wafers and wine and lighting the altar candles. Training is provided along with written instructions and diagrams to aid in the placement of the elements. For more information, click here to email Deb Dickinson.
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March 11, 5 PM: Saturday night mass featuring the music of Stevie Wonder
March 13, 7 PM: Evening Contemplative group with Linford Ranck
March 15, 6 - 7 PM: Christianity 101 in the chapel
March 18, 10 - 11:30 AM: Women's Gathering via Zoom
March 19, 11:30 AM: The Kitchen with Jonathan Bancroft Colon
March 19, 12 PM: Planning Meeting for Northern Tier Mission Trip 2 in the parish house library
March 19, 4 PM: Early & World Music featuring Nota Bene: Viol Consort
March 20, 7 PM: Evening Contemplative group with Linford Ranck
March 20: Easter Flower submission deadline
March 25: 8:30 - 10:30 AM: The Upper Room Men's Group
March 29, 3 PM: Holy Eucharist at Willow Valley
March 30: Deadline to sign up for Sacred Ground
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