Friday, January 5 | Beginning at 8:00 PM
An Epiphany Compline with Dessert & Prelude
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Begin your New Year and the season of Epiphany with a special Compline this First Friday January 5th. The evening begins with a dessert reception at 8:00 PM followed by a brass, organ and percussion prelude at 8:30 PM featuring an ensemble of Central PA's finest musicians under the direction of Dr. William Wright. The service of choral Compline begins at 9:00 PM. Click here to view via Livestream.
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Let it Snow!
Wintery weather is in the forecast for this weekend, and we've got you covered! You can still connect with Saint James for the very important 9:30 AM forum long-range planning presentation followed by the 10:30 AM mass.
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January 2024, Church Governance |
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Sunday, January 7, | 9:30 AM
Long-Range Plan Presentation
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A guide for sustainability
and growth
This Sunday morning at 9:30 AM in the parish house forum room, a new long-range plan, over a year in the making, will be presented.
The Saint James vestry has dedicated itself to the hard work of deeply understanding who we are as a congregation—where we have come from, our needs in this current moment, and what we yearn for moving forward. In this spirit, a long-range planning committee was tasked with developing guidelines for ensuring the growth and sustainability of Saint James. Click here to view the long-range plan.
Fr. David, Gene Clark and Lewis Thayne will be presenting the committee's diligent work. Click here to join forum via Zoom at 9:30 this Sunday morning.
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Sunday, January 14 & 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 Sunday morning at 9:30 AM when those running for vestry will be introduced.
- Joe Campbell
- Andrew Flinchbaugh
- Kristen Gedeon
- David Groff
- Damon Myers
- Theresa Womble
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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 28 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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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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Wednesday, January 17 | 3:00 PM
Holy Eucharist at Willow Valley
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Willow Valley residents are invited to join clergy and staff from Saint James and Holy Trinity Lutheran churches to celebrate Holy Eucharist in Manor North Auditorium, located on the third floor of the main building in Manor North. All are welcome; bring a friend! |
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Wednesday, January 17 | 6:30 PM
All-Comers Choir
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In the sanctuary
Ever wonder what it's like to sing with the Saint James choir or wish you could but aren’t ready to commit? Join the choir rehearsal on Wednesday, Jan 17, 6:30 - 8:00 PM, and again at 9:30 AM on Sunday, January 21 for the 10:30 AM Mass. For more information, click here to email Director of Music, Bill Wright.
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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 | 10:30 - 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 Saturday, January 20.
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Saturday, February 10 | 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Spiritual Healing with Joy & Purpose
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E rin Jean Warde returns to Saint James Saturday, February 10th to bring a fresh focus on recovery and healing through prayer and rest. The day will explore attitudes and barriers to accessing joy and the power of meditation, prayer and other contemplative practices useful for our own healing. 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 idea 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 15 through March 21. 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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We pray for the soul of Rebecca Sue Meyer (Sue), wife of Charlie Meyer, who died on December 27th. A memorial service will take place in the spring.
We also pray for the soul of Donald B. Trone (Don), husband of Mary Trone, who died on December 31st. His service will be at Saint James on Saturday, January 13th at 11:00 AM.
Eternal rest grant to them, O Lord; and let light perpetual shine upon them. May their souls, and the souls of all the faithfully departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
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January 5, 8:00 PM: An Epiphany Compline with dessert and reception at 8:00 PM followed by a prelude at 8:30 PM and Compline at 9:00 PM
January 7, 9:30 AM: Long-range plan presentation
January 14, 9:30 AM: Meet the vestry candidates, part 1
January 17, 3 PM: Holy Eucharist at Willow Valley
January 17, 6:30 PM: All Comers choir rehearsal
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 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 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
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