Saturday, January 21 | 8:30 AM - 12 Noon
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 an upcoming New Connections, New Members retreat in the Saint James parish house (119 North Duke Street).
We’ll talk about confirmation, reaffirmation, reception and how you can be more engaged in the Saint James community. Registration kindly requested for planning purposes: click here to register.
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Saturday, January 21 | 8:30 - 10:30 AM
Upper Room Men's Breakfast
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With the start of a new year, we often reflect on changes that can be made in our lives to make us healthier, better people and more connected to God and others.
This Saturday, the Upper Room men’s group will look at Henri Nouwen’s “Rule of Life” and how we can incorporate that into our own lives. We invite all the men of Saint James to join us for a home cooked breakfast of scrambled eggs, biscuits and sausage gravy, potato cakes, coffee and juice.
We always have stimulating conversations and great camaraderie. If you have never come but were intrigued, join us on Saturday and check off another New Year’s resolution! Have questions? Click here to email Paul Peachey.
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Saturday, January 21 | 10 - 11:30 AM
Women's Gathering
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Women's Gathering continues their study on Barbara Brown Taylor's Home By Another Way. In this collection of sermons, we walk through the church year from the expectancy of Advent to the fires of Pentecost and beyond. Taylor's themes arise not only from a particular season of the church calendar, but out of the timeless questions of faith.
Available via Zoom. Click here to email Lorraine Rollo for the Zoom link. |
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Sunday, January 22 | 9:30 AM
Sunday Morning Forum
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Meet the vestry candidates!
This Sunday's forum hour will be a continuation of last week's forum in which we heard from the candidates running for vestry. Father David will host the hour, and all will have an opportunity to ask questions. Voting for candidates begins this Sunday, January 22nd at noon. Click here to watch forum via Zoom.
If you missed last week's forum (part 1 of the vestry candidates), click here to view the recording. |
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January 29 | 9:30 AM in the Sanctuary
Annual Parish Meeting
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Join us for our annual meeting as Fr. David and parish leaders review the past year and give us a forecast of new directions and initiatives in the year to come. Click here to view all the candidates, see their pictures and read their profiles.
A print version of the candidate profiles will also be available in the office and at services beginning this weekend. There will be three ways to vote in the upcoming parish elections:
1. Online by going to the Saint James website (click here) between 12 PM on Sunday, January 22 and 10:30 AM on Sunday, January 29.
2. Using a paper ballot available in the narthex at the 8:30 AM and 10:30 AM masses on Sunday, January 29.
3. Absentee paper ballot by contacting the parish office at 717-397-4858 and requesting a ballot which must be returned no later than noon on Friday, January 27. It can be dropped off through the mail slot at the Parish House. If mailed, please mail in plenty of time so it may be counted.
Current vestry members are listed below with those in bold ending their 3-year term, effective January 2023. Other vestry members' end of term is listed in parenthesis:
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Rob Bowman
Julia Witmer Gallagher
Linda Groff
Rob Shingle
Bernadette Gardner (2024)
Chris Modlin (2024)
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Mike Schmid (2024)
Elena Wolman (2024)
John Hershey (2025)
Gene Clark (2025)
Ginjr H. Robinson (2025)
Kit Slaugh (2025)
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Vestry Nominations
You will be voting for four (4).
Kristen Gedeon
Kim Lemon
Leslie Mann
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Vestry Nominations Cont.
David Miller
Chuck Smith
Lewis Thayne
Theresa Womble
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Click here for more information about each candidate!
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Saturday, February 11 | 5 PM
Saturday Night Mass
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Join us Saturday, February 11 at 5 PM for an informal, contemporary mass with our clergy and the music of Whitney Houston, Aretha Franklin and Etta James in celebration of Black Heritage month.
Presented once a month, these masses offer something new and surprising to inspire and challenge you in your faith journey. A broad array of live music features favorite artists from the past, contemporary artists and contemplative themes while being integrated into traditional Episcopal liturgy.
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Saturday, February 11 | 6 - 8 PM
World Cooking: African Diaspora with Chef Oliver of Homage
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Parish house forum room and kitchen
Recommended for ages 16 and above
Explore food from the West African Diaspora in an intimate, hands on setting that focuses on dishes and ingredients created and cultivated in West Africa and the Americas. As we prepare the dishes with Chef Oliver, we will pay homage to those who created them recognizing them for their contributions to the culinary world.
The menu includes plantain black bean soup, peanut butter chicken, coconut cilantro rice, banana pudding and West African ginger pineapple juice. (BYOB) Click here to purchase your tickets. Registration deadline: January 31st.
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Sunday, February 12 | 11:30 AM
The Kitchen with Jonathan Bancroft Colon
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The kitchen is a magical space where transformation takes place. With knives, fire and time we take raw materials and transform them into life giving sustenance—not only physical but also emotional, spiritual and communal.
We will learn about the Saint James kitchen, knife skills and how to prepare a dish from scratch. Lunch will be served/created. Space is limited.
For middle and high school students. While it is best if you can make all three sessions, it is also okay to attend only one or two. Click here to register.
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Saturday, February 18 | 10 AM - 4:30 PM
An Exploration of Indian Spirituality
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Contemplating the art, music and spirituality of India with Fr. David and Professor Randall Zachman
The day begins with a trip, by coach bus, to the Walters Art Museum in Baltimore, Maryland. Eat lunch at the trendy Mount Vernon Marketplace and then enjoy a curated tour and introduction to Hindu art and spirituality by Fr. David and Prof. Zachman.
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Participants will return to Lancaster to enjoy the music and cuisine of India at the Taj Mahal restaurant with well-known sitarist John Protopapas playing and sharing his insights on the music of India.
Enjoy all or part of the exploration as your schedule allows. Discounts available. Click here for more info and to register.
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Sunday, February 19, 9:30 AM
Pancake Breakfast in the forum room
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Join us on February 19th at 9:30 AM in the forum room for a pancake breakfast!
Pancakes (and fasnachts!) have been a customary food before Lent begins as they are the last chance to indulge before the 40 days of fasting and are also an opportunity to use up food that couldn't be eaten during Lent including eggs, fat and milk—all ingredients used in pancakes!
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Tuesday, February 21, 7 PM
Fat Tuesday with Dutchy Funk
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Join us for this festive celebration on Fat Tuesday, better known to the French as Mardi Gras. Take in the last evening before Lent begins with the funky sounds of New Orleans style brass band, Dutchy Funk. This jam session in the sanctuary will also provide an opportunity to learn a bit about this period of the liturgical cycle. And afterwards, enjoy a New Orleans/Creole dessert reception! |
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Thursday, February 23, 7 PM
Mercy Seminar Term 1 Begins!
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February 23 - March 30
Entirely on Zoom
Professor Randall Zachman and Father David Peck welcome all those who want to make deeper connections between mind, body and spirit through sustained engagement with Hindu spirituality in ways that help us to deepen our own Christian spirituality through texts and practices. Together, we build a rich sense of community as we bring a “beginners mind” to the study of holy texts and the mystical path that deepens Christian understanding and expands our understanding of other faith traditions and cultures that we would otherwise never really appreciate.
Click here for more information and to register for Term 1.
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2023 Giving Envelopes
Available in the narthex Sundays through January
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Giving envelopes have arrived for people who give frequently by check or cash or who mail their contributions to Saint James.
Please note that we have discontinued the numbered envelope system to identify each household; instead, our Realm software scans checks to identify the giver.
Those who give with cash will simply need to add their name to their envelopes. Any envelope can be used; a quantity of these giving envelope books will be available soon for pickup.
If you have questions about giving envelopes, contact the office at 717-397-4858 X112.
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Service Opportunities at Saint James |
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Altar Guild
The altar guild is looking for volunteers to help prepare the elements needed for the 8:30 and 10:30 AM Sunday masses. Tasks include preparing the wafers and wine and lighting the altar candles. Training is provided along with written instructions and diagrams to aid in the placement of the elements.
For more information, click here to email Deb Dickinson.
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Third Annual Hat & Sock Drive
January 8 - February 14
Knit hats (one-size-fits-all) are this year’s most urgent need for our local shelters. Winter scarves are also appreciated. Thanks to our extra efforts from last year's drive, socks are NOT a high priority. Items can be placed in the collection box in the cloister narthex.
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January 21, 8:30 AM: New Connections: New Members Retreat
January 21, 8:30 - 10:30 AM: Upper Room Men's Breakfast
January 21, 10 - 11:30 AM: Women's Gathering via Zoom
January 22, 12 PM: All-comers choir
January 22, 12 PM: Annual elections begin
January 29, 9:30 AM: Annual meeting in the sanctuary, elections conclude
February 3, 9 PM: First Friday Compline: Ancient music and prayers for the modern soul
February 11, 5 PM: Saturday Night Mass: Divas
February 11, 6 - 8 PM: World Cooking: African Diaspora with Chef Oliver of Homage
February 12, 11:30 AM: The Kitchen with Jonathan Bancroft Colon
February 18: An Exploration of Indian Spirituality
February 19, 9:30 AM: Pancake breakfast in the forum room
February 21, 7 PM: Fat Tuesday with Dutchy Funk
February 23, 7 PM: Mercy Seminar begins
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