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To encourage a fun, friendly, and welcoming church experience for fellowship to develop & prosper.

Blessing of the Toys

12/09/2021 by Christine Deitcher

Calling all kids! You are invited to bring your new favorite toy to church on Sunday, December 26th at the 10:15 am service for Father John to give it a blessing.   … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Hospitality

St James’ in the 2018 Downingtown Christmas Parade

12/15/2018 by Web Admin

St James Church youth on Christmas parade float

St. James' participated in Downingtown's Christmas Parade again in 2018. It has become an annual tradition for our church. Children rode on the float, older youth and parents walked the route along with the float, and more parishioners watched from the front lawn of the church on E Lancaster Ave. Carolers were singing out front and the Outreach Committee handed out hot chocolate and cookies. Click a picture to see the slideshow. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Hospitality, News

Invite●Welcome●Connect comes to St. James’

09/21/2017 by Rector

Mary Parmer's nationally-recognized parish ministry focusing on evangelism, hospitality, and deepening relationships was offered over the Sept. 15-17 weekend in the Brandywine Deanery with St. James' hosting Mary for individuals and parishes throughout the Diocese of Pennsylvania and beyond. Over 70 people attended comprised of 18 parishes and 11 from within the deanery. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Hospitality, Outreach

December Ladies Craft Night

11/14/2016 by Luann McIlvaine

Ladies Craft Night At St James Church making wire ornaments

Ladies Craft Night Wednesday, Dec 14 at 7pm Bartholomew Hall The lights are on the tree, the ornaments hung, but there is a bare spot that needs to be filled. Join us for Ladies Craft Night on December 14 where we will create one of a kind beautiful ornaments that will complete your collection or make a wonderful gift. Please bring the following supplies with you: For the ball ornament - 24 gauge floral wire (any color) An assortment of small glass beads For the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Hospitality, News Tagged With: craft, ladies craft night, women

November Ladies Craft Night

11/11/2016 by Luann McIlvaine

Wire craft stars hanging on Christmas tree

Ladies Craft Night Wednesday, Nov 16 at 7pm Bartholomew Hall Need a break from all the preparations for Thanksgiving? Join us for the November Ladies Craft Night. We will be making two styles of Christmas ornaments, wire stars and faux knit caps. These ornaments are easy to make and will add delight to any Christmas tree. Carol will provide the supplies, but if you have some yarn you would like to use to make the knit cap ornaments, please bring it with you. Please use the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Hospitality, News Tagged With: ladies craft night

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