Saturday, October 22 | 8:30 AM - 12 PM
New Connections, New Members Retreat
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Interested in learning more about Saint James, the Episcopal Church and the Anglican Communion?
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.
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.
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Sunday, October 23 | 9:30 AM
Forum Hour
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With Prof. Randall Zachman
Augustine of Hippo (354-430) claimed that God became human both to reveal to us how much God loves us even in our sin, lest we despair, while also revealing to us what manner of sinners we are, lest we should be proud. Since God sent Christ to become. . . Read more
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Sunday, October 23 12 - 3 PM
Safeguarding God's
Children Training
In the parish house forum room, this hybrid session is for those who have never participated in safe guarding God's Children training. Food will be served. Click here to read more and register.
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Tuesday October 25 | 7 PM
Contemplative Citizenship
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In the chapel, Available in person
& via Zoom
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.
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.
Upcoming sessions:
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
Click here to join via Zoom. Or, copy/paste this link into your browser: https://us06web.zoom.us/s/81569505140
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Allhallowtide Observations |
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Remembering our Dearly Departed
We commemorate the dearly departed during a holy time called Allhallowtide. This liturgical season encompasses such days as All Hallows' Eve, Feast of All Saints—martyrs and saints who've died in the name of the faith—and Feast of All Souls, those who've died in the faith.
All are invited to attend these observances. Names of the deceased submitted by Oct 31 will be read at both the Feast of All Souls noonday mass and the Feast of All Souls, Compline or evensong.
If you would like the name of your loved one to be read, please click here to use the form on our website.
Names may also be submitted by calling the church office: 717-397-4858. Or, click here to email your submission to Martha Harris, Pastoral Care Coordinator.
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Sunday Oct 30 | 5PM
All Hallows' Eve Vigil
Tuesday, November 1| 12 PM
Feast of All Saints noonday prayer
Wednesday, November 2 | 12 Noon
Feast of All Souls noonday mass
Wednesday, November 2 | 3 PM
Holy Eucharist at Willow Valley
Friday, November 4 | 9 PM
First Friday Compline: Ancient Music and Prayers for the Modern Soul
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Saint James Vestry Elections
Nomination Deadline: Wednesday, November 1
The Saint James bylaws indicate four (4) people shall be elected out of a slate of eight (8) people chosen by the Nominating Committee appointed by Vestry. Members of Saint James may also nominate themselves or others. Those who are elected will serve a three-year term.
Nominations for Vestry are open through end of day, November 1, 2022. If you would like to stand for election to Vestry or nominate someone, please click here to email Karen King with your nomination. |
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November 2,
7 PM, Leffler Chapel
Elizabethtown College
Anthony Ray Hinton Lecture
Anthony Ray Hinton shares his journey of survival after being wrongly convicted of the murders of two fast-food restaurant managers and sentenced to 30 years on Alabama's death row. Click here to register. Chuck and Missy Smith will offer a soup meal prior to the lecture in their E-town home. Click here to let them know you'll be attending.
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November 5,
6 PM, in the parish house forum room
Bridge Dinner
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 and the difficulties adjusting to a completely new and different culture, language and way of life. Click here to register.
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Tuesday, November 8 | 7 PM
Contemplative Global Citizenship
Where Mercy and Truth Meet
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An election night invitation to join Fr. David and Dr. Salim J. Munayer, founder of Musalaha*, to learn about the Musalaha experience of reconciliation in Israel and Palestine.
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.
This event is available in person and via livestream.
*Arabic for reconciliation
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Volunteers Needed at Grace Lutheran
Every Sunday at 5:30 PM, Grace Lutheran Church serves dinner to about 150 Lancastrian neighbors. Volunteers from other faith communities in Lancaster prepare and serve homecooked meals to those who live in our midst with food insecurity.
The Parish Resource Center is looking for 4 - 5 volunteers on the 3rd Sunday of the month, from 4:45 - 6:45 PM to help setup, serve and teardown. The Parish Resource Center provides the food to be served.
If you'd like to help, please contact Rhonda at 717-299-1113.
Grace Lutheran Church is located at 517 North Queen Street in downtown Lancaster.
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November 28, 2022 | Save the date! |
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Thanksgiving is almost here, and that can mean only one thing! Our annual Give 20 fundraiser is fast approaching!
This 10+ year tradition is back in full swing and set for November 28th at Iron Hill Brewery. More details along with the 20% coupon coming soon!
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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
Sunday Oct 30, 5 PM: All Hallows' Eve Vigil
Tuesday, November 1, 12 PM: Feast of All Saints noonday prayer
Wednesday, November 2, 12 PM: Feast of All Souls noonday mass
November 2, 3 PM: Holy Eucharist at Willow Valley
November 2, 7 PM: Anthony Ray Hinton lecture at Leffler Chapel, Elizabethtown College
November 4, 9 PM: First Friday Compline at the Urban Well
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
November 28 Lunch and Dinner: Annual Give 20 fundraiser at Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant
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