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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...]

Filed Under: Hospitality

FREE Advent Event on November 18th and Continued on December 16th

11/13/2021 by Christine Deitcher

"Bread for the Journey" is an online series offered to all by the Diocese of Pennsylvania to provide a time to connect in community. About this event Registrants will receive a zoom link by email after they register. Advent reflections from the Holy Land with the Very Rev. Richard Sewell, Dean of St George’s College, Jerusalem. Richard will draw on his deep knowledge of the holy sites and the realities of the current situation in Israel and Palestine to offer spiritual food … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Spirtual Formation

Adult Book Study November 2021

11/13/2021 by Christine Deitcher

On November 14th and 21st, the Chair of St. James’ Education Committee, Jack N. Edmonds and priest, Father John Symonds will host an adult book study during the Christian Formation hour held from 9:15 am – 10:00 am in Bartholomew Hall. The book chosen for this study is “Mere Christianity,” by C.S. Lewis. All are WELCOME to attend. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Spirtual Formation

Speaker and Educator Ron Barnes to Join us on October 31st and November 7th during Christian Formation Hour

10/22/2021 by Christine Deitcher

JOIN ST. JAMES’ AT ITS CHRISTIAN FORMATION hour (9:15 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.) on October 31st and November 7th to learn about the world’s “Most Important Teacher” and how we who are Christian are called to follow the same. This two-week presentation will be led by former Philadelphia schools educator and local resident Ron Barnes. Ron is a Christian with Baptist roots and a zealous passion for the formation of all peoples, perhaps most especially youth. He is also interested in prison ministry and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Spirtual Formation

2021 Flu Shot Event

09/24/2021 by Christine Deitcher

St. James’ Episcopal Church is grateful to be given the opportunity for a second year in a row to bring the seasonal flu shot to our parish and the greater Downingtown area community! This event will be held in the back parking lot. Saturday, October 16th, 10 am - 12 pm Please make sure to bring: Your health  insurance card Mask ~~~ Easy and convenient way to get the whole family vaccinated ~~~ Registration is recommended, but not necessary. For those wishing to register, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Outreach

Adult Book Study October 2021

09/23/2021 by Christine Deitcher

On October 10th and 17th, the Chair of St. James' Education Committee, Jack N. Edmonds and priest, Father John Symonds will host an adult book study during the Christian Formation hour held from 9:15 am - 10:00 am. The book chosen for this study is "Life of the Beloved, Spiritual Living in a Secular World," by Henri J.M. Nouwen. All are WELCOME to attend. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Spirtual Formation

Flooding Relief Fundraiser at Lione’s Pizza

09/08/2021 by Christine Deitcher

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Thrift Shop Fall 2021 Hours

09/07/2021 by Christine Deitcher

  All Clothing Items Available To Flood Victims* For FREE! If you have been impacted by the recent area flooding from hurricane Ida please stop in to our Thrift Shop for your clothing needs. We will be keeping all clothing free to those impacted until the end of October. Anyone who wishes to donate clothing your donations are welcome for drop-off during normal Thrift Shop hours, which are as follows: St. James' Thrift Shop Hours Tuesdays & Wednesdays: 1:30pm - … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Outreach Tagged With: thrift shop

St. James’ Parish Picnic 2021

07/25/2021 by Christine Deitcher

Sunday, September 12th Noon - 3pm at Bell Tavern Park This event will be held Sunday, September 12th at Bell Tavern Park, beginning at 12:00 p.m. and it will last until 3:00 p.m. All members and friends of both St. James' Episcopal Church as well as the staff and enrolled families of the St. James Preschool are invited to attend. Join us for games, activities, and catered food. For more information about assisting our effort, please reach out to Tim Gemmell or call the Church Office at (610) … [Read more...]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Fellowship

2021 CROP Hunger Walk

07/25/2021 by Christine Deitcher

35th Annual Downingtown Crop Hunger Walk

35th Annual Downingtown CROP Hunger Walk Sunday, October 3rd at 1:00pm   Church World Service (CWS), with assistance from the Downingtown Area Ministerium, is bringing back the annual food drive with an in-person event for the Fall of 2021. Join Christians from a myriad of churches in the central region of Chester County for this global and local effort to help combat food insecurity in our world.   The walk is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. on October 3rd; moreover, it will once again … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Outreach

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