10 - 11:30 AM, via Zoom

A study of Saint Bede, a monk, priest and venerated Anglo-Saxon theologian.

Foundations of Yoga with Peggy Shaffer 1:30 - 3:30 | Yoga Studio

Foundations of Yoga with Peggy Shaffer:  Explore foundational poses of yoga in a mindful manner and learn to safely modify them to accommodate different body types and abilities.  Click here  for more information.

Meister Johannes Eckhart (1260-1328) was a German Dominican teacher who preached in German to the women and men in the Dominican order in Strasbourg. He also taught theology in Latin in the universities of Paris, Erfurt and Cologne. Eckhart had a profound suspicion of prayer; he thought that by prayer we could simply be using God to attain the things we truly love besides God. According to Eckhart, "To pray for anything except God might be called idolatry or injustice." Hence for Eckhart, "When I pray for something, I do not pray; when I pray for nothing, I really pray."

Join us this Sunday as we explore the provocative insights of Meister Eckhart on the right and wrong ways for us to pray.

Click here to join forum via Zoom.

Thy Kingdom Come is a global ecumenical prayer movement that invites Christians around the world to pray for more people to come to know Jesus. What started in 2016 as an invitation from the Archbishops of Canterbury and York to the Church of England has grown into an international and ecumenical call to prayer.

Join Daughters of The King in praying for five people—from Ascension to Pentecost—you hope will come to know Jesus and His Way of Love. Prayer cards are available at the back of the church. Click here to learn more.

David has been home for a few days, and the recovery has begun with lots of home-help, nurse, therapist and pastoral care. He has started taking little walks around the churchyard and is so grateful for the prayers of the parish, the loving and thoughtful cards and the beauty of the Rectory as a place of convalescence. 

Brickwork Restoration

As repointing the bell tower continues, the sanctuary can be accessed from Duke Street by going up the ramp leading to the chapel, to the cloister fountain and into the narthex via the arched glass doors.

The Saint James Habitat for Humanity team has completed some much needed work on Freemont Street. Volunteers can still sign up to help! No experience is necessary and training is provided onsite. Jobs include interior demolition, framing, windows and doors. We work with volunteers of ALL SKILL LEVELS (No prior construction experience necessary all the way up to those who work in the trade). Training is provided, including safety. Click here to learn more and sign up! For questions, click here to email Julia Witmer Gallagher.

If this is your first time, your training has to be in person or on zoom with your video on the entire time. If you took this training before and are renewing, and prefer to take the online modules, please click here to email Deacon Hank Morrow to receive your log-in credentials to access the online modules.

An in-house lunch (soup, salad, wraps) will be served at 12 PM in the forum room where the training will take place. We will be joined by registrants from other parishes at 1PM. Click here to sign up for the training. For questions, click here to email Mother Shayna Watson.

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. Click here for more information on how to apply.

Love outdoor yoga, but don't own a single gardening glove? Join us for a workshop exploring how yoga can reduce your discomfort after a long day of pruning, pulling, digging and cultivating. We'll practice postures for strengthening and stretching all muscles—especially those used in gardening. We'll also learn poses that can reduce stress and improve safety in the garden. (Rain date: June 8) Cost: $25/session. Click here to register.

We pray for the soul of Errol Julien  who died on May 16th. Funeral arrangements are not available at this time. Eternal rest grant to him, O Lord; and let light perpetual shine upon him. May his soul, and the souls of all the faithfully departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.

May 20, 8:30 - 10:30 AM: Upper Room Men’s Group

May 20, 10 - 11:30 AM: Women’s Gathering

May 20, 1:30 - 3:30 PM: Yoga Workshop with Peggy Shaffer

May 24 - 27, 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM: Habitat for Humanity home renovation, week 2

May 28, 12 – 3 PM: Safeguarding God’s Children Training

June 1, 5:30 – 7:30 PM: The Joy of Yoga, Gardening & Outdoors

June 2, 9 PM:  First Friday Compline with String Orchestra prelude and dessert

June 6, 8:30 – 11:30 AM: The Church Kitchen

June 10, 7 PM: Lancaster British Brass Band and Dessert Reception

June 16, 7 PM: Pride Evening Prayer and Reception

June 17, 8:30 - 10:30 AM: Upper Room Men's Group

June 17, 9 AM - 3 PM: American Red Cross Training