Journalist, Author Ray Suarez addresses, "Speaking to the New American Mix: Shifting Demographics and the Episcopal Church." On Tuesday, May 7, 7 p.m. Ray Suarez, a prominent journalist, author and lifelong Episcopalian will speak at the Spring Plenary Meeting of the Southwark Deanery. He will discuss a rapidly approaching tipping point--the year 2044 when demographers predict that a majority of Americans will be members of minority groups--and what it means for the church. "It's … [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...]
If It Snows on a Sunday
If we have any big snow storms that will affect Sunday services, we will leave a message on the outgoing church voice mail if service times will change or be cancelled. You can call the parish office phone and listen to the outgoing voicemail message. If there are services on Sunday when snow has fallen, we ask that you use your best judgement in deciding to attend. We understand that different areas could possible see different forms of weather conditions and our most important concern is the … [Read more...]
St James’ in the 2018 Downingtown Christmas Parade
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...]
D-Town West & STEM Students Volunteering at St. James Preschool’s 31st Annual “Breakfast with Santa”
Santa had a group of wonderful helpers as well more than a dozen high schoolers from Downingtown West High School and S.T.E.M. volunteered as food servers on December 1st at the annual Breakfast with Santa event. There were two separate morning groups that welcomed the children of the Preschool and their families for a delicious pancake, sausage and juice (and coffee for the moms, dads, and grandparents!) breakfast. This annual event is an important fundraiser for SJP, as Santa arrives … [Read more...]
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