The Lord’s Pantry $10,000 Donor Challenge: -- A very generous donor will MATCH every dollar donated to the Lord’s Pantry up to $10,000 during the month of November and December. Send donations to Lord’s Pantry, 141 E. Lancaster Ave, Downingtown 19335 or you can put your donation in our Sunday collection plate clearly marked for the Lord’s Pantry. Checks should have “Donor Challenge” written on memo line. Thanksgiving Distribution, Nov. 19th -- anyone interested in pledging/donating and … [Read more...]
In memory of Father John W. Symonds
The parishioners of St. James’ Church are saddened to have lost our beloved Rector, Rev. John W. Symonds on June 19, 2022 after enduring a six-month battle with metastatic pancreatic cancer. We are comforted in knowing he is with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Fr. John was called to St. James’ Church, Downingtown to be our Rector in December 2015. He was a wonderful priest, enriching our congregation spiritually and supporting our various community outreach programs. His favorites being, … [Read more...]
Thrift Shop Renamed
The Thrift Shop Renamed “The Father John Symonds Thrift Shop at St. James’ Church” There is perhaps no more fitting tribute to Father John, since the Thrift Shop has been close to his heart since he first arrived here at St. James’. He has been a frequent visitor and a great supporter not only of the shop itself, but of the volunteers who work so hard to make it a success. The St. James’ Thrift Shop was established in 1977 to help those in need in the community purchase secondhand clothing, … [Read more...]
