Palm Sunday Services
8:30 & 10:30 AM
Palm Sunday services begin with a congregational procession into the churchyard with palms and follows the Passion story.
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Sunday Morning Forum
Resumes after Easter, on April 7th
Join Mother Shayna on April 7th at 9:30 AM in the parish house forum room for the continuation of our study on the Sacrament of Holy Communion. She'll be sharing on Medieval Perspectives on the Mass as Sacrifice.
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Through Sunday, March 24th
Soles4Souls
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Soles4Souls turns unwanted shoes into opportunity by keeping them from going to waste and putting them to good use by providing relief, creating sustainable jobs, and empowering people to disrupt the cycle of poverty.
We all can help by donating new or gently-worn shoes. Please use rubber bands, not shoe boxes, to keep pairs together. Boots are also appreciated. Look for the bin in the narthex. Click here to learn more about the global work of Soles4Souls.
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Easter Flowers
As our celebration of Easter approaches, we invite you to honor or memorialize a loved one by donating Easter flowers for our sanctuary.
Click here to visit our Easter flower giving form. In the memo box, key in the name of the person you would like to honor or memorialize. If you are ordering multiple flowers and run out of space in the memo box, simply make your donation, type “list to Kristen” in the memo box and click here to email Kristen Vieldhouse, our office administrator, the list of names.
Submission deadline: Monday, March 25th.
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Wednesday, March 27 | 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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The Triduum at Saint James |
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Thursday, March 28 | 5:00 - 6:30 PM
Bible Foods Dinner
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In the Parish House Forum Room
Saint James' Top Chefs Hoffer & Mackey are preparing the lamb and fish!
All you need to do is bring a biblically-inspired side dish or dessert to share potluck style. Think Middle Eastern: hummus, pita, olives, salad, falafel, etc. CYF families are invited to join in before the family foot washing service at 6:00 PM.
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March 28 | 6:00 PM
Maundy Thursday
CYF Family Foot Washing
In the chapel
Families who would like to engage in the symbolic gesture of washing the feet of others in their family are asked to bring a towel from home. Chairs and pitchers of water will be provided for our brief observance.
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March 28 | 7:30 PM
Maundy Thursday
This service is the commemoration of the institution of Holy Communion by Jesus and his commandment to love one another as he has loved us. In this mass we recount Jesus’ last supper with his disciples and his betrayal in the Garden of Gethsemane. Click here to view the service via livestream.
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Maundy Thursday, March 28 | 9:00 PM - 7:00 AM
All Night Prayer Vigil
with the Blessed Sacrament
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This year’s All Night Prayer Vigil is once again being facilitated by the Daughters of the King and will be held in-person in the Saint James Chapel beginning at 9:00 PM on Maundy Thursday, March 28th and will conclude at 7:00 AM on Good Friday, March 29th with morning meditation. Participants are encouraged to bring their own meditations, prayers and/or prayer beads.
Please click here to sign up for the hour(s) you wish to “keep watch in the garden.”
For those who wish to participate virtually, click here to view the Vigil at your convenience.
For more information about the All Night Prayer Vigil or for help in signing up, please click here to email Kristle Evans.
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Holy Friday, March 29 | 7:30 AM
Walk of Witness with Stations of the Cross
We meet in the cloister to begin a contemplative prayer walk around the neighborhood while reflecting on the world’s need for Christ and pausing to offer prayers for the city and the people it serves.
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Holy Friday, March 29 | 12:00 - 1:30 PM
The Seven Last
Words of Christ
The Saint James chapel will be open all day for contemplation, candle lighting and the viewing of a series of reflections on the crucifixion of Christ in a paper, pen and ink depiction by artist John Orin Kincade. Father David will lead meditation at 1:00 PM. All are welcome; bring a friend!
Kincade’s works brings to life how simple and profound one human being giving themselves for others can look and feel like.
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Holy Friday, March 29 | 7:30 PM
Veneration of the Cross
The tradition of venerating the cross began in the 4th century with a Spanish nun who, on Holy Friday, would display parts of the wood of the cross on which Christ died, for veneration by pilgrims. This custom made its way into several liturgies as part of the Triduum, the three-day period from the evening of Maundy Thursday through Easter evening.
We venerate the cross not because Christ died on it, but because by the cross, salvation has entered the whole world. At Saint James, worshipers are invited to come forward to touch, kiss or kneel before the cross if they wish. Click here to view the service via livestream.
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Holy Saturday, March 30 | 7:30 PM
Easter Vigil with Incense and Lighting of the Easter Fire
This is the first and central liturgy of Easter. Beginning Saturday evening in holy darkness out of which the Easter fire is kindled and candles are lit, we recount from our scriptures the saving works of God. Lights, bells and incense attend the joyous celebration that marks the start of fifty days of Easter. Click here to view the service via livestream.
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Sunday, March 31
Easter Sunday Services
6:30 AM: Sunrise service in the churchyard 8:30 & 10:30 AM: Saint James clergy along with Quintessential Brass Quintet will join our Easter celebration for the prelude, congregational singing, anthems and the postlude. Both the 8:30 and 10:30 AM services will be streamed. Click here to visit our website for the links to each service
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Sunday, March 31 | 9:30 AM
in the Churchyard
CYF Eggstravaganza
All are welcome!
Our time together will begin with a few words of reflection on the resurrection of our risen Lord and Savior Jesus Christ followed by a song and the search for Easter eggs! Children are asked to bring their own basket and meet in the memorial garden. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
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Easter Offering
As we move toward our celebration of Easter, we invite you to join in the centuries-old tradition of making an Easter offering in gratitude for Christ’s risen life among us.
If you use offering envelopes, you will find a special Easter envelope, or you may simply mark “Easter offering” in the memo line of a check and drop it in the offering plate.
If you'd like to give online, click here to visit the giving page on our website. In the online giving form, click in the "Fund" box. Choose Easter Offering from the drop-down menu and follow the prompts. Thank you for considering this extra giving opportunity.
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Monday, April 1, 2024
Scholarship Application Process Begins
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Saint James is fortunate to offer scholarships to eligible parishioners pursuing post-secondary education, whether full or part time, in various academic programs. These scholarships are made possible by generous donations to our endowment, specifically earmarked for this purpose. The application process will begin on Monday, April 1st. Click here for more information on how to apply.
Application deadline: Friday, May 3, 12:00 Noon
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Friday, April 5 - Sunday, April 7
Province III Youth Retreat
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Calling all 6th-12th graders! Join us for our Province 3 Youth Retreat this April. To register, click here. Transportation will be provided from the Diocesan Office. Click here to email Canon Moritz for more information.
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Thursday, April 18 | 7:00 - 8:30 PM
Mercy Seminar Term 2 Begins
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Truth, Enlightenment and Compassion
Term 2 of the 2024 Mercy Seminar, will include the study of the Zen Buddhist tradition by means of a contemplative reading of the classic Zen training manual, The Gateless Barrier. Zen Buddhists insist that we must all apprehend the Great Tao (or Truth) directly in our own experience, and not attempt to grasp or understand it with our minds or language. Join us this term as we explore the many paths to the Gateless Tao in the Zen Buddhist tradition. Click here for more info and to register for Term 2.
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Saturday, April 20 | 5:00 PM
Saturday Night Mass
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With music by Vinegar Creek Constituency
Described as a Pennsylvania Dutch Country swashbuckling, pseudo- legendary pioneers of the Amerikindasorta style of string band music, Vinegar Creek Constituency channels the venerable old ghosts of American folk music tradition through imaginative, emotive original songs delivered with rock n roll intensity. Join us Saturday night at 5:00 PM, in person, for a variety of toe-tapping original and standard tunes that will uplift and inspire you in your faith journey.
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Sunday, April 21 | 3:00 PM
Wheatland Chorale Performance
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A New Dawn
The Wheatland Chorale will be performing in concert on Sunday April 21st at 3:00 PM. The program, A New Dawn, explores the concept of light, morning/dawn, renewal and the excitement of Spring through music from a diverse range of composers and genres. General admission: $25; Students (w/ID) $10. Click here to purchase tickets.
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Thursday, April 25 | 5:30 - 6:30 PM
Group Spiritual Direction Begins
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With Spiritual Director,
Pat Latshaw
In the parish house library
Group spiritual direction is a way of listening and reflecting with a community of fellow seekers on our encounters with God in everyday life. Over time, group direction has a transformational effect on who we are and how we understand God's calling in our lives.
T he group meets for six Thursday evenings at 5:30 PM, April 25th through May 30th. Cost: $125, scholarships are available. Click here to learn more and register.
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Saturday, April 27 | 9:00 AM
Race Against Racism
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A message from Bruce Nickles the Saint James Harriers team captain:
Despite a recent diagnosis of early onset rigor mortis, I still plan to run (actually more like shuffle) the Race Against Racism, and once again serve as the captain of the Saint James Harriers. And I want you to join me! You can run, walk, crawl, stumble, use a walker, take a stroller, whatever. Just click here, type in Saint James Harriers in the team/group box, click the "join" button, fill in the info, and pay $35. Early bird discount ($35) lasts until April 7th!
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March 25 | Easter flower submission deadline
March 27, 3:00 PM | Holy Eucharist at Willow Valley
March 28, 5:00 - 6:30 PM | Bible Foods Dinner
March 28, 9:00 PM | All Night Prayer Vigil
April 1 | Scholarship application process begins
April 5, 9:00 PM | First Friday Compline
April 5 - 7 | Province III Youth Retreat
April 7 | Early Bird Discount for Race Against Racism ends
April 17, 3:00 PM | Holy Eucharist at Willow Valley
April 18, 7:00 PM | Mercy Seminar Term 2 begins
April 20, 8:30 - 10:30 AM | Men's Upper Room Breakfast Meeting
April 20, 10:00 - 11:30 | Women's Gathering
April 20, 5:00 PM | Saturday Night Mass with Vinegar Creek Constituency
April 21, 3:00 PM | Wheatland Chorale
April 25, 5:30 PM | Group Spiritual Direction begins
April 27, 8:30 AM | Race Against Racism
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