Time and Talent Service
Opportunities at Saint James
A special thank-you to all who have returned the service opportunities form mailed several weeks ago as a follow-up to our Time and Talent Ministries Fair. We invite those of you who are still discerning what ways of engagement would mean the most to you, to complete the form online. Click here to get started!
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Fellowship Forum Hour
May 28 | 9:30 AM
This Sunday's Forum hour will be a good old fashioned coffee hour! We will return to our series on prayer next Sunday, June 4th when Professor Randall Zachman will share the teachings and writings of Richard Rolle an English hermit, mystic and religious writer. Forums can also be viewed via Zoom by clicking here.
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Summer Editions of Headlines & Happenings |
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Headlines & Happenings moves
to every other Thursday
Beginning today, Headlines & Happenings will be published every other Thursday through mid-August.
Be sure to check your inbox for the next issue on June 8th! In the meantime, click here to visit the events calendar on our website. Or, check your copy of the Spring-Summer 2023 green booklet. Extra copies are available at church. |
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A Message from Father David
Dearest Friends,
Of course serious illness—with its dependency, pain and suffering—is humbling and miserable. I am glad to be emerging from that first phase and starting on a path of recovery. I am walking a few blocks and have some independence again. While never a path I would ... read more
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Brickwork Restoration Reminder
As repointing the bell tower continues, the sanctuary can be accessed from Duke Street by going up the ramp leading to the chapel, to the cloister fountain and into the narthex via the arched glass doors.
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Safeguarding God's
Children Training
It's this Sunday, May 28th, at 12 PM noon, and it's not too late to sign up.
If you received an email from the church office notifying you of this training, it's because your certification has expired, or you need to take the course to meet diocesan requirements. Please click here to sign up for the training. For questions, click here to email Mother Shayna Watson.
An in-house lunch (soup, salad, wraps) will be served at 12 PM in the forum room where the training will take place.
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Student Scholarship Application Process
Underway
Application deadline: Tuesday, May 30, 11:59 PM
Saint James has been blessed through the generations to be able to provide scholarships to eligible parishioners who are attending post-secondary education, including full-time or part-time enrollment in an associate, baccalaureate or graduate program. Click here for more information on how to apply.
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July 16 - 22, 2023
Northern Tier Mission Trip Mission
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Join other Episcopalians from Lancaster county for a mission trip to the beautiful northern tier of Pennsylvania. The team will work with Potter county's Habitat for Humanity to renovate and repair the homes of senior citizens so they can have a better quality of life. All are welcome; prior experience is not necessary.
Click here to email David Rutledge or Paul Hoffer for more information. Registration deadline: June 30th.
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Thursday, June 1 | 5:30 - 7:30 PM
The Joy of Yoga, Gardening & Outdoors
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With Jen Burnett
Love outdoor yoga, but don't own a single gardening glove? Join us for a workshop exploring how yoga can reduce your discomfort after a long day of pruning, pulling, digging and cultivating. We'll practice postures for strengthening and stretching all muscles—especially those used in gardening. We'll also learn poses that can reduce stress and improve safety in the garden. (Rain date: June 8) Cost: $25/session. Click here to register for this workshop.
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Friday, June 2 | 8:30 - 9:30 PM
First Friday Summer Compline with String Orchestra Prelude and Dessert
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As we enter the season of summer, all are invited to explore our morning and evening meditation options to deepen your faith journey. |
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Morning Prayer
Mondays at 8:00 AM
Via Zoom
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Morning Meditation
Tuesday and Thursday at 8 AM
In person and via Zoom
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Wednesday Evening Prayer
Wednesdays at 5:30 PM
Via Zoom Click here to join Wednesday evening prayer. ( Passcode=WedEP)
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Morning Meditation
Fridays at 6:45 AM
In person and via Zoom
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Evening Compline
Every evening at 9 PM
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Tuesday, June 6 | 8:30 - 11:30 AM
The Church Kitchen: Meditate, Market, Meal
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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.
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Saturday, June 10 | 7:00 PM
Lancaster British Brass Band and Dessert Reception
The Lancaster British Brass Band returns to Saint James where its 30+ musicians will fill the sanctuary with music ranging from the score to the Magnificent Seven, traditional British Brass music from the Salvation Army repertoire, a tune by Billy Joel and more! Stick around afterwards for a dessert reception by the cloister fountain.
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Friday June 16 | 7:00 PM
Pride Evening Prayer
and Reception
All are welcome to this time of fellowship, remembrance and refreshment in honor of Pride Month. Light fare reception follows.
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Saturday, June 17
Upper Room Men's Group
8:30 - 10:30 AM in the Forum Room
Breakfast & discussion on today's topics.
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Saturday, June 17 | 9 AM - 3 PM
American Red Cross Training
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First aid training helps one identify and respond to common accidents such as fractures, lacerations, allergic reactions, accidental poisoning and diabetic emergencies. CPR/AED training provides participants with hands-on practice in the event of a seizure, stroke, loss of consciousness or cardiac emergency.
Coffee, water, snacks and a light lunch will be provided.
Click here to register. Registration deadline: Saturday June 10th
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Wednesday, June 28
Holy Eucharist at
Willow Valley
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.
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May 28, 12 – 3 PM: Safeguarding God’s Children Training
June 1, 5:30 – 7:30 PM: The Joy of Yoga, Gardening & Outdoors
June 2, 9 PM: First Friday Compline with String Orchestra prelude and dessert
June 6, 8:30 – 11:30 AM: The Church Kitchen
June 10, 7 PM: Lancaster British Brass Band and Dessert Reception
June 16, 7 PM: Pride Evening Prayer and Reception
June 17, 8:30 - 10:30 AM: Upper Room Men's Group
June 17, 9 AM - 3 PM: American Red Cross Training
June 28, 3 PM: Holy Eucharist at Willow Valley
July 5 - 7, 6 - 8 PM: Adult Vacation Bible School
July 7, 9 PM: First Friday Compline
July 10 - 12, 8:30 AM - 1 PM: Saint James Kids Camp
July 15, 8:30 - 10:30 AM: Upper Room Men's Group
July 15, 5 PM: Saturday Night Mass Featuring music of John Denver with Popup Bistro
July 15, 6 PM: Pop-Up Bistro under the stars
July 16 - 22: Northern Tier Mission Trip
July 23, 11:30 AM: Children, Youth & Family potluck
July 26, 3 PM: Holy Eucharist at Willow Valley.
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