2023 Annual Giving Begins this Sunday |
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Where your treasure is,
there will your heart be also
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Tis the season for pumpkin spice, autumn leaves and of course, our annual focus on stewardship—more specifically, our annual campaign for the 2023 year of mission and ministry. Our theme for the campaign is, as it should be, grounded in the word of God, and in particular Jesus' words in Matthew and how as his followers we should be good stewards of our "treasure."
We will kick off the campaign this Sunday with both preaching from Fr. Glenn focused on these issues and the first in a series of brief video presentations from three members of our parish, all of whom in their own way and in their own circumstances, have sought to follow Jesus' admonition and support the work of Saint James. Join us in these weeks of prayer, discernment and recommitment to supporting the work of our parish!
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Sunday, October 30 | 9:30 AM
Forum Hour With Prof. Randall Zachman
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Anselm (1033-1109), a Benedictine monk who became Archbishop of Canterbury, claimed that unbelievers and believers have the same questions when it comes to the meaning of the Christian faith, especially the question of why it was necessary for God to save us through the death of God's innocent Son: "For it is a strange thing if God so delights in, or requires, the blood of the innocent, that he neither chooses, nor is able, to spare the guilty without the sacrifice of the innocent."
Join us this Sunday as we explore how Anselm understands the way the death of Christ expresses the just compassion and compassionate justice of God.
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Allhallowtide Observations |
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Remembering our Dearly Departed during Allhallowtide
All are invited to attend All Hallows' Eve, Feast of All Saints—for martyrs and saints who've died in the name of the faith—and Feast of All Souls, those who've died in the faith.
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.
If you would like the name of your loved one to be read, please click here to submit their name(s).
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, October 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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Tuesday, November 1 | 5 PM
Saint James Vestry Nomination Deadline
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Saint James Vestry Elections
Nomination Deadline: Tuesday, 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.
Nomination Deadline: Tuesday, November 1
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Tuesday, November 1 | 7 PM
Contemplative Citizenship
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In the chapel & via Zoom
Join Fr. David this coming Tuesday evening at 7 PM as we discuss how our commitment to contemplative citizenship translates into contemplative patriotism.
Click here to join via Zoom. Or, copy/paste this link into your browser: https://us06web.zoom.us/s/81569505140. Sessions are being recorded and available by clicking here.
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Wednesday, November 2 |7 PM
Leffler Chapel at Elizabethtown College
Anthony Ray Hinton Lecture
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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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Saturday, November 5 | 6 PM
Parish house forum room
Bridge Dinner - a fundraiser for local refugees
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Bridge
Global Experienced Local
BRIDGE is a way to help refugees use their existing skills and experiences to make supplemental income.
BRIDGE empowers refugees because they use skills they already have to make money.
BRIDGE also provides Americans with cross-cultural experiences in their own backyard, without expensive travel to another country.
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.
This fundraiser benefits local refugees. Click here to register.
Registration deadline: November 1st
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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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Opportunities for ministry |
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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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We pray for the soul of Rebecca (Becky) Hartley, daughter of Carol and Fr. Bud Hartley, who died on October 16th.
Eternal rest grant to her, O Lord; and let light perpetual shine upon her. May her soul, and the souls of all the faithfully departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
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Monday, 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 30, 5 PM: All Hallows' Eve Vigil
November 1, 12 PM: Feast of All Saints noonday prayer
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 12, 5 PM: Saturday night mass featuring the music of Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
November 18, 7:30 PM: Early World Music at Saint James featuring Iestyn Davies, countertenor and Thomas Dunford, Lute
November 19, 11 AM: Confirmation, reception and reaffirmation with Bishop Scanlan
November 28 Lunch and Dinner: Annual Give 20 fundraiser at Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant
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