Friday, November 4 | 9 PM
First Friday All Souls Compline at the Urban Well
In person and via livestream
With our All Souls Compline service, we remember those who have entered into a greater light in the past year. Soothing motets and chants, sung in candlelight, will honor the departed souls, and their names will be read aloud. The emotional highpoint of the musical offerings will be Henry Purcell’s “Hear My Prayer,” involving eight voice parts.
The daily office of compline is a tradition that dates back to the 6th century and continues today around the world. It is spoken or sung in monasteries around 9 PM when darkness has fallen and bedtime is near. Sung a capella by candlelight in our softly lit sanctuary, our prayers are inspired by the need for divine protection, peace and rest. Click here to view via livestream.
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2023 Annual Giving Continues this Sunday |
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Do as I do
There is a saying that is true on many levels in life; do not ask someone to do something that you yourself have not done, or are not willing to do. It may not apply in every moment of life. But if applies often!
This year, for the 2023 Saint James annual fund campaign, the elected leadership of the parish—your Vestry—took this principle very much to heart. As we discussed giving for next year and our hope and prayer that many would be moved to increase their giving, the Vestry recognized that they could not ask the parish to pledge and increase their pledges if they themselves had not already done so.
As a result, 100% of vestry members have already made their 2023 pledge, the average of which exceeds a 10% increase over last year. Vestry has modeled what it is to live out our campaign theme: Where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.
We hope that your heart will be moved to join your leaders as you consider and make your 2023 pledge. Click here to make your pledge online. If you have a Realm account, log in first before making your pledge.
If you missed last week's video, click here to view Ginjr Robinson's thoughts on what Saint James has meant to her over the years.
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Sunday, November 6, | 9:30 AM
Forum Hour With Prof. Randall Zachman
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In person and via Zoom
The apostle Paul tells us that God proves God's love for us in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us (Romans 5:8). However, Paul also tells us that Christ's death saves us from the wrath of God (Romans 5:9). If Christ demonstrates God's love for sinners, how is that love related to God's wrath towards sinners? Does the death of Christ demonstrate God's love, or appease God's wrath?
Join us this Sunday in Forum as we explore the ways the Genevan reformer John Calvin (1509-1564) sought to reconcile this apparent contradiction in the New Testament's depiction of the meaning of the death of Jesus Christ.
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Tuesday, November 8 | 7 PM
Contemplative Global Citizenship
Where Mercy and Truth Meet
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In person and via livestream.
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.
*Arabic for reconciliation
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Saturday, November 12 | 5 PM
Saturday Night Mass
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In person
Join us Saturday, November 12 at 5 PM for an informal, contemporary mass with our clergy and the music of Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young.
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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Friday November 18 | 7:30 PM
Early World Music at Saint James
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Iestyn Davies,
countertenor &
Thomas Dunford, lute
In person and via livestream
The Bee Gees and Prince did it. So do Smokey Robinson and Justin Vernon of Bon Iver. They all sing in the high register usually associated with female singers.
Men have cultivated their upper range in falsetto for centuries. They're called countertenors—at least in the classical world— and today we find ourselves in a golden age of such singers, thanks in part to continued interest in early music.
One of the best of today's crop of countertenors is Iestyn Davies (pronounced YES-tin DAY-vis). Lately, he's been exploring the meticulously crafted, melancholy songs of Elizabethan composer John Dowland. Joining Davies is lutenist Thomas Dunford, who has been affectionately dubbed "the Eric Clapton of the lute" by the BBC. (--TOM HUIZENGA)
Join us in the beautiful acoustic space at Saint James for A Musical Banquet, performed by two of today's leading exponents of the lute song.
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Saturday November 19 | 8:30 - 10:30 AM
The Upper Room Men's Group
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In the parish house forum room
Join men of all ages for a pancake and sausage breakfast. Comradery, open discussion and men's spirituality are also on the menu!
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Saturday November 19 | 10 - 11:30 AM
Women's Gathering
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Via Zoom
As we move through the season of Pentecost, we will continue to examine Richard Rohr's perspective on the Holy Trinity, personal transformation and his understanding that Jesus offers a third way of living that involves "redemptive suffering" and forgiveness.
Via Zoom only. Click here to email Lorraine Rollo for the link. |
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Episcopal Churchwoman Survey |
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The Episcopal Churchwoman membership is made up of every woman within the Diocese of Central Pennsylvania. Now is the perfect time to take the ECW in a new direction that will benefit all women.
To that end, all women in our diocese are invited to participate in a survey; it takes approximately 4 minutes to complete. Click here to take the survey.
If you would like to join the current board on November 17th, from 7 to 8 PM for a strategy session based on the survey results, click here to email Amy Swiernik for the meeting link.
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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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November 4, 9 PM: First Friday All Souls Compline at the Urban Well
November 5, 6 PM: Bridge Dinner in the parish house forum room SOLD OUT!
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, 8:30 - 10:30 AM: The Upper Room Men's group breakfast.
November 19, 10 - 11:30 AM: Women's Gathering via Zoom
November 19, 11 AM: Confirmation, reception and reaffirmation with Bishop Scanlan
November 27, 9:30 AM: Advent wreathmaking in the forum room
November 27, 9:30 AM: Feast of St. Andrew in the cloister following the 10:30 mass
November 28 Lunch and Dinner: Annual Give 20 fundraiser at Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant
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