Saturday, April 22 | 8:30 AM - 12 PM
Pathways to Membership at Saint James
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Interested in learning more about Saint James, the Episcopal Church and the Anglican Communion? Join us for an upcoming Pathways session. We’ll talk about confirmation, reaffirmation, reception and how you can be more engaged in the Saint James community.
Have Questions? Click here to email Mother Shayna for more info. Click here to let us know you'll be attending.
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Saturday, April 22 | 10 AM - 2 PM
Namaste Retreat: A Sensory Exploration of Hindu Spiritual Traditions in the light of Christianity
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Local practitioners will offer insights into how Indian spiritual traditions can strengthen many spiritual practices today.
Speakers include John Protopapas, exploring the healing forces of music, Rasmita Amin and students of Natyashala Dance Studio and Nick Dower who will help participants gain a better understanding of anti-inflammatory spices and foods. The afternoon will conclude with Roberta Strickler introducing chair yoga and mindful breath. For more information and to register, click here.
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Sunday, April 23 | 9:30 AM
Forum Hour in the Parish House
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According to John Climacus (579-649), our highest good in this life is "to cling continually to God in prayer without distraction."
John was a monk, hermit and abbot of the Monastery of St. Catherine on Mount Sinai. He wrote one of the most influential works on spirituality in the Christian tradition: The Ladder of Ascent to God (after which he is named, as Climacus meaning "of the ladder").
His discussion of prayer was directed to the monks under his care at St. Catherine, and it has offered invaluable guidance to Christians of all kinds throughout the ages. Join us this Sunday as we explore John's teachings on prayer. "Have all courage, and you will have God for your teacher in prayer."
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Sunday, April 23 | 4 PM
Wheatland Chorale Spring Concert
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Presenting: The Road
Less Traveled
Wheatland Chorale is widely regarded as one of the premiere choral ensembles in Pennsylvania. The group numbers over 50 singers—some of whom are Saint James parishioners and/or clergy—and has performed throughout central Pennsylvania, as well as at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City, the National Cathedral and at the White House in Washington, D.C. Click here for ticket information.
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Wednesday, April 26 | 6 - 7 PM
Restorative Yoga
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Wednesdays through May 3rd
Enjoy 60 minutes of gentle, slow movements fully supported in easy poses and long holds. Meditations will also accompany the sessions. Comfortable loose-fitting clothing is recommended. Restorative Yoga meets in the yoga studio in the lower level of the Parish House. Click here to visit our website for more information.
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Saturday, April 29 | 8:30 - 10:30 AM
The Upper Room Men's Group
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What started last summer as a group of 10-12 men meeting on a Saturday morning for breakfast has grown to a gathering of over 30 guys of all ages and backgrounds engaging in camaraderie and deep discussion about today's faith topics.
Wondering what all the excitement is about? Come to the Upper Room Men's Group in the parish house forum room for breakfast Saturday, April 29th and find out!
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Sunday, April 30 | 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Mother's Day Tea
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Mothers, daughters and mother figures of all ages are invited to dine and socialize at a Mother’s Day tea in the parish house on April 30th after the 10:30 AM mass. Suggested donation: $10. Registration kindly requested by April 23rd. Click here to register.
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Student Scholarship Application Process
Underway
Saint James has been blessed through the generations to be able to provide scholarships to eligible parishioners who are attending post-secondary education, including full-time or part-time enrollment in an associate, baccalaureate or graduate program.
Application deadline: Tuesday, May 30, 11:59 PM
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Tuesday, May 2 | 8:30 - 11:00 AM
The Church Kitchen
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Meet Jonathan Bancroft Colon by the fountain after morning meditation to visit Central Market and purchase ingredients for a meal prepared together in the parish house kitchen. Meals created will be distributed to parishioners in need. Optional lunch to follow. Have questions? Click here to email Jonathan. Click here to sign up.
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Thursday, May 4 | 7 PM
Mercy Seminar Term 2 Begins
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May 4 - June 8 | 7 - 8:30 PM
Entirely on Zoom
Term 2 of the Mercy Seminar continues with the themes of love, devotion and liberation in the Hindu traditions of India. We will explore the Bhagavad Gita and its three ways to attain liberation from suffering and death. Join us in May as we examine this beautiful and highly influential work. All are welcome to attend; no prior attendance is required. Click here to learn more and register.
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Saturday, May 6 | 5 PM
Saint James teams up with Church World Service in Benefit Dinner and Concert
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Saint James and Church World Service will be presenting a benefit dinner and concert on May 6 beginning at 5 PM. The evening begins with dinner in the parish house where participants will partake of a dinner prepared by Layali El Sham from Southern Market. Hear the stories of Iraqi refugees and the reconciliation work of world-renowned performer Rahim AlHaj together with the resettlement ministries of Church World Service in Lancaster. |
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At 7 PM, Rahim AlHaj, Iraqi oud virtuoso and composer shares his reflections on reconciliation followed by a concert at 7:30 PM by the Rahim AlHaj Trio with Rahim AlHaj, Iranian santour maestro Sourena Sefati and world percussion master Javier Saume Mazzei. Click here for more info and tickets.
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Wednesday, May 10 | 5:30 - 7:30 PM
Yoga Workshop with Sandra Orndorff
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Fascia, Breath and Movement
Explore the relationships between your connective tissue and your joints while learning gentle movements and self-massage to release pain and prep the body for bigger movements. As breath brings vitality to fascia and our internal organs, learning breath movements also aids in the release of fascial tension. Props will be provided. Click here to register for this workshop.
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Employment Opportunity
at Saint James
Saint James is looking for a friendly, energetic part-time facilities assistant to join Matt and Linford’s team managing buildings and grounds and campus events. Referrals from parishioners are welcome!
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We pray for the soul of Patricia Ressler who died on April 14th. Her service will be Friday, April 21st at 10 AM with visitation at 9 AM.
We pray for the soul of Louise Wingate, Mother of LaTrelle M. Renaud and grandmother of Damon Myers and Kimberly Rogers.
Eternal rest grant to them, O Lord; and let light perpetual shine upon them. May their souls, and the souls of all the faithfully departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
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April 22, 8:30 AM: Pathways into the Saint James Community
April 22, 10 AM - 2 PM: Namaste Retreat: A Sensory Exploration of Hindu Spiritual Traditions
April 23, 4 PM: Wheatland Chorale Spring Concert: The Road Less Traveled
April 26, 6 - 7 PM: Restorative Yoga
April 29, 8:30 - 10:30 AM: The Upper Room Men's Group
April 29, 9 AM: Saint James Harriers and the Race Against Racism
April 30, 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM: Mother's Day Tea
May 2, 8:30 - 11:30 AM: The Church Kitchen
May 6, 5 PM: Benefit Dinner and Concert with Church World Services and the Rahim AlHaj Trio.
May 10, 5:30 - 7:30 PM: Yoga Workshop with Sandra Orndorff, Fascia, Breath and Movement
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