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Christmas Season Services

12/06/2022 by Beth

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How to Help the Lord’s Pantry this ’22 Holiday Season

10/30/2022 by Beth

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...]

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In memory of Father John W. Symonds

07/14/2022 by Beth

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...]

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Thrift Shop Renamed

06/09/2022 by Christine Deitcher

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...]

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Holy Week Worship Schedule

03/28/2022 by Christine Deitcher

  HOLY WEEK WORSHIP SCHEDULE Sunday of the Passion:  PALM SUNDAY, April 10 8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite I - In-person 9:00 a.m. Bible Study, Coffee Hour in Bartholomew Hall 10:15 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite II, Traditional with music In-person and livestream via Facebook and YouTube   MAUNDY THURSDAY, April 14 7:00 p.m. - Holy Eucharist Rite II   GOOD FRIDAY, April 15 Noon - Good Friday Liturgy 7:00 p.m. Good Friday Liturgy    The … [Read more...]

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Ash Wednesday Services

02/05/2022 by Christine Deitcher

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02/03/2022 by Christine Deitcher

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Thrift Shop Hours

02/03/2022 by Christine Deitcher

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Christmas 2021 at St. James’

12/09/2021 by Christine Deitcher

Holden Evening Prayer Dec. 15th - 7 pm Christmas Pageant Rehearsal – December 19 @ 9 am Parents please get your children to the parish by 8:45am and check in with Rebecca Barger to participate in the pageant. Christmas Pageant Service – December 19 @ 10:15 am You are invited to join the St. James’ Church School children and Journey to Adulthood youth for this year’s Christmas Pageant. Christmas Eve Service Dec. 24th - 7 pm No Christmas Day Service Blessing of the Toys Dec. … [Read more...]

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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...]

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