Saint James and Church World Service will be presenting a benefit dinner and concert on May 6 beginning at 5 PM. The evening begins with dinner in the parish house where participants will partake of a dinner prepared by Layali El Sham from Southern Market. Hear the stories of Iraqi refugees and the reconciliation work of world-renowned performer Rahim AlHaj together with the resettlement ministries of Church World Service in Lancaster.

At 7 PM, Rahim AlHaj, Iraqi oud virtuoso and composer shares his reflections on reconciliation followed by a concert at 7:30 PM by the Rahim AlHaj Trio with Rahim AlHaj, Iranian santour maestro Sourena Sefati and world percussion master Javier Saume Mazzei. Click here for more info and tickets.

Join us this Sunday to learn about impact investing and microlending, and hear from our very own Global Philanthropy Leaders (GPL) – a group of Saint James youth who are stewarding church resources to combat global poverty by making micro-loans to entrepreneurs in developing countries.

Our GPL leaders have completed a six-lesson course on global poverty, sustainable philanthropy and church stewardship. They have learned to evaluate borrowers based on business goals, repayment potential and country partner financial metrics. In this presentation, they will share what they have learned and how they have used the church’s money to do God’s work in the world. Click here to join forum via Zoom.

Meet Jonathan Bancroft Colon by the fountain after morning meditation to visit Central Market and purchase ingredients for a meal prepared together in the parish house kitchen. Meals created will be distributed to parishioners in need. Optional lunch to follow. Have questions? Click here to email Jonathan. Click here to sign up.

Enjoy 60 minutes of gentle, slow movements fully supported in easy poses and long holds. Meditations will also accompany the sessions. Comfortable loose-fitting clothing is recommended. Restorative Yoga meets in the yoga studio in the lower level of the Parish House. Click here to visit our website for more information.

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 for their rehearsal on Wednesday, May 3 from 6:30 - 8 PM, then at 9:30 AM on Sunday the 7th for a brief rehearsal before the Sunday Mass at 10:30 AM.

Click here to email choir director Bill Wright if interested.

Term 2 of the Mercy Seminar continues with the themes of love, devotion and liberation in the Hindu traditions of India. We will explore the Bhagavad Gita and its three ways to attain liberation from suffering and death. Join us in May as we examine this beautiful and highly influential work. All are welcome to attend; no prior attendance is required. Click here to learn more and register.

This is a prelude to a mailing that will go out to the entire congregation, providing opportunities for service. From outreach ministries to hospitality, from altar guild to ushering, there's a PLACE FOR YOU at Saint James! Drop by the cloister narthex after the Sunday masses, grab some coffee, and learn more! Have Questions? Click here to email Fr. Glenn.

Explore the relationships between your connective tissue and your joints while learning gentle movements and self-massage to release pain and prep the body for bigger movements. As breath brings vitality to fascia and our internal organs, learning breath movements also aids in the release of fascial tension. Props will be provided. Click here to register for this workshop.

Thy Kingdom Come is a global ecumenical prayer movement that invites Christians around the world to pray for more people to come to know Jesus. What started in 2016 as an invitation from the Archbishops of Canterbury and York to the Church of England has grown into an international and ecumenical call to prayer.

Join Daughters of The King in praying for five people—from Ascension to Pentecost—you hope will come to know Jesus and His Way of Love. Prayer cards are available at the back of the church. Click here to learn more.

No experience is necessary and training is provided onsite. Jobs include interior demolition, framing, windows and doors. We work with volunteers of ALL SKILL LEVELS (No prior construction experience necessary all the way up to those who work in the trade). Training is provided, including safety. We have seven slots daily. Click here to learn more and sign up! For questions, click here to email Julia Witmer Gallagher.

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May 2, 8:30 - 11:30 AM: The Church Kitchen

May 3, 6:30 PM: All Comer's choir rehearsal

May 5, 9 PM: First Friday Compline

May 6, 5 PM: Benefit Dinner and Concert with Church World Services and the Rahim AlHaj Trio.

May 7, 9:30: All Comer's choir rehearsal for 10:30 mass

May 10, 5:30 - 7:30 PM: Yoga Workshop with Sandra Orndorff, Fascia, Breath and Movement

May 13, 5 PM: Saturday night mass featuring the music of The Who

May 17 - 20: Habitat for Humanity home renovation

May 17, 3 PM: Holy Eucharist at Willow Valley

May 18 - 28: Thy Kingdom Come, "Pray for 5"

May 20, 8:30 - 10:30 AM: Upper Room Men’s Group

May 20, 10 - 11:30 AM: Women’s Gathering

May 20, 1:30 - 3:30 PM: Yoga Workshop w/Peggy Shaffer

May 24 - 27, 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM: Habitat for Humanity home renovation

May 28, 12 – 3 PM: Safeguarding God’s Children Training