January 2024, Church Governance Month |
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Sunday, January 21 | 9:30 AM
2024 Vestry Candidate Introductions
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Not sure whom to vote for? Join fellow parishioners in person or via Zoom this Sunday morning at 9:30 AM when the remaining three candidates running for vestry will be introduced.
- Joe Campbell
- Andrew Flinchbaugh
- Theresa Womble
Click here to view last week's forum hour when we heard from David Groff, Kristen Gedeon and Damon Myers. (You'll need to scroll down the page to see the recording.)
Voting begins this Sunday at noon!
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Long-Range Plan Presentation
If you missed the long-range plan presentation by Fr. David, Lewis Thayne and Gene Clark, it can be viewed by clicking here. If you'd like to view the long-range plan document, click here.
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Sunday, January 28 | 9:30 AM
2024 Annual Meeting
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In person and via livestream
Gather with us on January 28th at 9:30 AM in the sanctuary for our annual meeting when Fr. David and vestry leadership will present a new annual report highlighting the growth of our parish along with what's on the horizon for Saint James.
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2023 Annual Report Takes
on a New Look!
New this year, our annual report describes the ministries of Saint James in a story-telling format highlighting "how our lives are being deepened and transformed in Christ together." Click here to read more.
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Giving Envelopes Available
for Pick-up
Giving envelopes are available for pick-up on Sundays in the cloister narthex, or we are happy to mail them upon request for any who are not able to make it to church. If you have questions about giving envelopes, contact the office at 717-397-4858 X112.
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Saturday, January 20 | 8:30 - 10:30 AM
Upper Room Men's Group
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In the parish house forum room
The Upper Room Men's Group resumes their monthly meetings on Saturday, January 20th. Men of all ages are welcome to attend this time of food, fellowship and thought-provoking discussions. Have questions? Click here to email Chuck Smith.
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Saturday, January 20 | 10:00 - 11:30 AM
Women's Gathering via Zoom
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This Epiphanytide Women's Gathering will conclude their study and discussion of spirituals and social justice with Father Mark Bozzuti-Jones as he invites us to consider our Christian responsibilities to those who are suffering, especially African Americans. Click here to email Lorraine Rollo for the Zoom link.
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Saturday, January 20 | 8:30 - 12:00 Noon
Pathways: Exploring Membership
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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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Guess Who's Coming to Dinner Returns!
Saturday, February 3 | 6:30 PM
If you like mystery and intrigue, you'll love Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner!
Sign up as either a guest or host for a dinner of 6-8 people. Selected hosts will invite their guests and assign them a side dish. Guests arrive at the appointed home, and their dinner companions are revealed as they arrive! Family-friendly groups will be organized, so children of all ages are welcome.
Click here to learn more and register for this event. If you need help with the registration process, please click here to email Samantha Stimpert. Deadline for registration is Sunday, January 21st.
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Wednesday, January 24 | 6:00 PM
Pastoral Care Service Opportunity
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Ever feel called to visit and pray with people? On Wednesday January 24th at 6:00 PM in the parish house meeting room, the pastoral care team will gather to discuss its vision and needs for the upcoming year. Team members and those who are interested in learning more about this important ministry are invited to be a part of this meeting. If interested but unable to attend, please click here to email Pastoral Care Coordinator, Kristle Evans.
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Sunday, February 4 | 9:30 AM
Women's Bible Study Begins
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Ladies in the Library
Women's Bible Study
Attention all ladies!! Starting Sunday, February 4th at 9:30 AM in the parish house library, we’ll have an opportunity to gather for Bible study, prayer and fellowship. The format will be simple - a verse to read, study, pray on and discuss, and finish with prayer requests. Kristy Clark will start off leading the group and then we will rotate facilitation. We’ll meet the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month.
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Saturday, February 10 | 10:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Spiritual Healing with Joy & Purpose
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Join us for a transformative day with Erin Jean Warde Saturday, February 10th. Dive deeper into recovery and healing through prayer and rest. Explore common challenges, break down barriers to joy, and discover the power of meditation and prayer in your healing journey. Click here to learn more and register.
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Saturday, February 10 | 5:00 PM
Addiction & Recovery Mass
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With Erin Jean Warde
Gather with us on February 10th at 5:00 PM for an addiction and recovery mass. These services are oriented toward hope and confidence in the abundance of God’s grace and love for the addict. All are invited to attend—the friend or family member of an addict and all who have known the pain and suffering caused by the disease of addiction.
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Sunday, February 11 | 9:30 AM
Shrove Sunday Pancake Breakfast
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In the parish house forum room
Join us during the 9:30 AM forum hour on Sunday, February 11th for a Shrove Sunday pancake breakfast! It's ideal for those who can't make the traditional Shrove Tuesday gathering!
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Tuesday, February 13 | 5:00 - 7:00 PM
Fat Tuesday featuring a pancake supper
and Dutchy Funk!
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You won't want to miss this family-friendly celebration on Fat Tuesday, better known to the French as Mardi Gras.
Start the evening with a drop-in pancake supper in the parish house forum room from 5:00 - 6:30 PM. Then head on over to the sanctuary at 6:45 PM and enjoy the New Orleans style brass band, Dutchy Funk, in concert.
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Wednesday, February 14
Ash Wednesday Services
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Observe the beginning of the season of Lent—a season of introspection, fasting and prayer symbolic of the 40 days and nights Jesus spent in wilderness in prayer and fasting.
Ash Wednesday services:
- 7:30 AM
- 12:00 PM
- 3:00 PM at Willow Valley in Manor North auditorium
- 5:30 Ash Wednesday Mass with Godly Play in the chapel
- 7:30 PM
Unless indicated otherwise, all services are in the sanctuary at Saint James. The 7:30 PM service will be streamed.
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Thursday Evenings, Beginning Feb 15 | 5:30 PM
Group Spiritual Direction
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With Pat Latshaw in the parish house library
If you would like to become a more intentional traveler on your faith journey, consider joining others to explore this centuries-old practice.
Group spiritual direction undertakes some of the same exercises as individual spiritual direction, but in a small, intimate setting with just a few other people. The group will meet for six Thursday evenings at 5:30 PM in the parish house library February 15th through March 21st. Cost: $125, scholarships are available. Click here to learn more and register.
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Thursday evenings, Beginning Feb 15 | 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 | 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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January 20, 8:30 AM - 12 Noon: Pathways: Exploring Membership at Saint James
January 20, 8:30 - 10:30 AM: Upper Room Men's Group
January 20, 10:00 - 11:30 AM: Women's Gathering
January 21, 9:30 AM: Meet the vestry candidates, part 2, annual vestry elections begin
January 24, 6:00 PM: Pastoral Care meeting for those interested in this ministry
January 28, 9:30 AM: Annual meeting, vestry elections conclude
February 2, 9:00 PM: First Friday, Compline at the Urban Well
February 3, 6:30 PM: Guess Who's Coming to Dinner
February 4, 9:30 AM: Women's Bible Study begins
February 10, 10:30 AM - 4:30 PM: Spiritual Healing: Connecting to Joy and Purpose with Erin Jean Warde
February 10, 5:00 PM: Addiction and recovery mass with Erin Jean Warde
February 11, 9:30 AM: Shrove Sunday Pancake Breakfast
February 13, 5:00 - 7:30 PM: Fat Tuesday Celebration
February 14, 3:00 PM: Ash Wednesday service at Willow Valley
February 14, 7:30 AM, 12:00 PM, 7:30 PM: Ash Wednesday services in the sanctuary
February 14, 5:30 PM: Ash Wednesday with Godly Play
February 15, 5:30 PM: Group spiritual direction begins
February 15, 7:00 PM: Mercy Seminar, Term 1 begins
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
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