Thursday evenings, Beginning Tonight at 7:00 PM
Mercy Seminar
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With Fr. David and
Prof. Randall Zachman
This year Prof. Randall Zachman and Fr. David Peck will explore Buddhist and Christian spirituality using classical spiritual texts like the Tao Te Ching from China and selections from an authoritative manual on spiritual formation from the Zen Buddhist tradition in Japan. The guiding question for the series will be, “How can the insights of Christianity, when compared to other faith traditions, help me to experience my own faith and be God’s mercy in the world?” The Mercy Seminar meets from 7:00 - 8:30 PM entirely on Zoom for six consecutive Thursday evenings. Click here for more information and registration.
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Saturday, February 17 | 8:30 - 10:30 AM
Upper Room Men's Group
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In the Chapel
The Upper Room Men's Group will meet in the chapel for their meeting on February 17th.
Click here to email Chuck Smith for more information.
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Saturday, February 17 | 10:00 - 11:30 AM
Women's Gathering
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Via Zoom
As we move into Lent, Women's Gathering will walk in prayer with contemporary Irish poet and theologian Pádraig Ó Tuama and the Corrymeela Community, an organization devoted to peace and reconciliation.
Pádraig Ó Tuama led the community from 2014 - 2019. Ó Tuama is an experienced author, teacher, chaplain, pod-cast host, speaker, mediator, and poet-in residence.
If you are curious to learn how words, stories, encounters, and hospitality can make a difference for you and the world, join us. Click here to email Lorraine Rollo for the link.
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Saturday, February 17 | 8:30 - 12:00 Noon
Pathways: Exploring Membership
at Saint James
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Rescheduled for February 17,
In the seminar room
(lower level of the church)
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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Sunday, February 18 | 9:30 AM
Forum Hour in the Chapel
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Forum hour to resume in the chapel this Sunday
Join Fr. Ron Jaynes in the chapel this Sunday as he shares an overview of Isaiah. This Sunday and next, we will learn the context in which the book was written, and review some of the most beloved passages in the Bible.
The book of Isaiah is a complex, lyrical meditation on the city of Jerusalem. There are three distinct parts of the book. In the beginning, Jerusalem is imagined as a fickle partner to God, fated to disaster; at the center of the book the city is promised relief and restoration, and at the end of the book, the city is anticipated in its full, glorious restoration. Meet us in the chapel for this fascinating look into one of the longest books of the Bible that spans approximately two centuries. Click here to join forum via Zoom.
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Wednesday, February 21 | 6 - 7:00 PM
Rise From the Ashes: A Lenten Bible Study of the Psalms With Mother Shayna
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In person and via Zoom
Location to be determined
Join us as we embark on a journey of reflection and growth in a study of the Book of Psalms. Beloved by many, the Psalms express the profound human experience with God in a range of emotions from grief and despair to joy and hope, and they offer us valuable insights into our own spiritual lives.
For our first session, we will be joined by Dr. Emerson Powery, Professor of Biblical Studies at Messiah University who will help us explore general themes and the history of the Book of Psalms. We warmly invite you to join us on this meaningful journey of self-discovery, spiritual growth, and connection with God as we rise from the ashes together and find inspiration in the timeless wisdom of the Psalms. Click here to let us know you'll be attending.
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Other News & Events at Saint James |
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Parish House Update!
As work progresses with the boiler repair in the Parish House, it is likely to be early March when we are finally up and running. In the meantime, events will be in the chapel or other suitable, warm spaces in the church. We are being flexible and adaptive and are grateful for your patience. Please check the website or call the parish office with any questions.
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Saturday, February 17 | Beginning at 1:00 PM
9th Annual observance for The Feast of
Fr. Absalom Jones
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On Saturday February 17, 2024, the Bishop Nathan Baxter Chapter of the Union of Black Episcopalians along with the Episcopal Diocese of Central Pennsylvania, Saint James Episcopal Church and community partners will host its 9th Annual observance of the Feast of Fr. Absalom Jones with the theme, “Resurrection.”
The day features guest preacher The Rev. Ricardo Sheppard, Atonement Episcopal Church, Washington, DC; guest musicians Dr. Michael Clarke, Atonement Episcopal Church, Washington, DC and Dr. Donald Locklear, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ. The day includes a series of events that are free to the public, all are welcome. Click here to learn more about the event.
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Saturday, February 17 | Beginning at 1:00 PM
Absalom Jones Community Choir
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All are welcome to participate and volunteer your voice in the Absalom Jones Community Choir under the direction of Dr. Michael Clarke, PhD. The choir will be singing deep and exciting music from the African Diaspora tradition.
Singers are asked to check in at 12:45 PM for a 1:00 PM rehearsal lasting until 3:30 PM. At 4:40 PM, the choir will be in place for the prelude and service that begins at 5:00 PM. Interested singers, please click here to register. |
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Sunday, February 25 | 3:00 PM
Hearts and Voices Tenfold: A Benefit Concert
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Under the direction of Bill Wright
Saint James will host a benefit concert featuring music of many styles. The performers include: William Wright, pianist and conductor; Michael Jamanis, violinist; Franklin & Marshall College Chamber Singers; Music for Everyone Sound Factory Strings (Michael Jamanis, director); Lancaster Symphony Chorus and the Choir of Saint James Church.
Admission is free; a freewill offering will be collected in support of Tenfold Community Services.
Tenfold is a community service organization committed to ensuring equitable housing and financial security by providing a broad continuum of services to address our community’s ever-changing housing and financial wellness needs. Click here to visit their website.
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Tuesday, February 27 | 6:30 - 8:30 PM
Sacred Ground Circle 3 begins
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Sacred Ground is a film and readings-based dialogue series on race, grounded in faith and is part of the Episcopal Church's long-term commitment to racial healing, reconciliation, and justice. We invite you to join Circle 3 in this insightful exploration of America's history of race and racism and how it might have contributed to and shaped our own preconceived ideas of economic class, and political and regional identity.
Sacred Ground Circle 3 starts on February 27 and meets in the chapel every other Tuesday evening through May 7th from 6:30 - 8:30 PM. Contact the facilitator Brenda Buescher to sign up or for questions. Signup deadline: February 23rd. For more information about Sacred Ground, click here.
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Beginning Sunday, March 17
CYF Children's Communion Class
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CYF Communion Class to begin Sunday, March 17th.
Children in second grade, or ages 6 - 9 are invited to learn more about the Holy Sacrament of Communion. This is a special time for children to engage in a deeper understanding of their relationship with God in Jesus Christ as experienced in the sacrament of Holy Communion. Participants will be communed on Sunday April 7th during the 10:30 AM mass.
Classes meet Sundays March 17th and March 24th in the chapel following 10:30 AM Mass. Attending both classes is preferred but not required. Click here to register.
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We pray for the soul of Dr. Judson McCune, husband of Ezetta Walter, who died on February 8th. His service will be at Saint James on Saturday, February 24th at 11 AM. Visitation is at 10 AM. 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.
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February 15, 7:00 PM | Mercy Seminar, Term 1 begins
February 17, 8:30 AM - 10:30 PM | Upper Room Men's Group
February 17, 10:00 - 11:30 AM | Women's Gathering
February 17, 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM | Pathways: Exploring Membership at Saint James
February 17, 1 - 3:30 PM | Absalom Jones Day Community Choir Rehearsal
February 17, 5:00 PM | Feast Day of Absalom Jones Observance
February 21 - March 20 | Lenten Bible Study with Mother Shayna
February 25, 3:00 PM | Hearts and Voices Tenfold: A Benefit Concert
February 27, 6:30 - 8:30 PM | Sacred Ground circle 3 begins
March 1, 9:00 PM | First Friday Compline
March 9, 5:00 PM | Saturday Night Mass featuring the music of U2.
March 10, 4:00 PM | World & Early Music concert with Filament Baroque and soprano Alice Teyssier
March 17, 11:30 | CYF Children's Communion Class
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