St. James’ J2A leaders Nick & Rachel are joined by Rite 13 leader Kim as they participate jointly in the classic Palm Sunday activity for folks of all ages: transforming the palms received during the service into crosses. The adults had their own tutorial in Bartholomew Hall during the 10:00 am Coffee Hour, the parish’s dedicated time for fellowship every Sunday. … [Read more...]
Passion Play at St. James’
Kerri, Rick, Jean and Bernice were just part of the 7:45 am Rite I Holy Eucharist Service’s contingent of actors performing the Passion Play on April 14th. All three of St. James’ respective congregations— Rite I, Rite II Contemporary, and Rite II Traditional—offered the Passion Narrative from Luke’s Gospel. The parish was also blessed with fair weather which allowed the Procession of the Palms from the side churchyard to begin this holy day’s worship. Thanks to all who participated! … [Read more...]
VBS 2019: God’s Big Backyard
Details: God's Big Backyard-Dates: August 5-9Time: 9am-11:30pmAges: 4-11 (pre-K through 5th grade)Cost: $15 max $30 per familyRegistration is May 1-July 1 2019 Attending St. James' is NOT a requirement for kids to attend Vacation Bible School. Beginning each day at Backyard Bash, our backyard buddies (Sam, Cooper, Alex, and Nick) discover how much fun service can be, and they will challenge you to serve your families, friends, neighbors, communities, and Jesus. Welcome to … [Read more...]
Adopt-a-Highway Cleanup on Lancaster Avenue
Join the committed volunteers who regularly work to keep our streetscape on Lancaster Avenue looking clean and well-cared for. Our first offering for 2019 will be on Saturday, April 27th, beginning at 8:00 a.m. in the parish's Bartholomew Hall. (NOTE THE START TIME IS ONE HOUR EARLIER THAN LAST YEAR'S EFFORTS.) It is anticipated that the cleanup will be concluded by 10:00 a.m. New A-A-H Coordinator Paul Okupriarek will be on hand to welcome everyone and help with morning … [Read more...]
Invite*Welcome*Connect Summit 2019
The Invite*Welcome*Connect Summit 2019 is scheduled for June 12 - 14, 2019 on the beautiful campus of the University of the South in Sewanee, Tennessee. For complete details and to register now now for this event, please visit the event page. Mary Foster Parmer, the creator and overseer of Invite*Welcome*Connect — an evangelism, hospitality, and ongoing pastoral care project within and for Episcopal churches everywhere — is hosting the initiative's fourth summit. This will … [Read more...]
