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Thrift Shop Summer 2021 Hours

07/06/2021 by Christine Deitcher

Take a break from the heat and find a bargain at the St. James' Church Thrift Shop. Enjoy a fully AIR CONDITIONED, brightly lit, shopping area with dressing room to try on your finds. While our Nursery School is closed for the summer, our Thrift Shop is open on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10am until 2pm. Stop in for the best deals in Downingtown! … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Outreach Tagged With: thrift shop

St. James’ Annual Meeting to Be Held Sunday, May 16

04/23/2021 by Christine Deitcher

The leadership of St. James' Episcopal Church invites all of our members to attend the 2021 Annual Meeting, to be held on Sunday, May 16th on the St. James' grounds. Socially-distanced fellowship will begin around 12:30pm, with the formal meeting commencing at 1pm. In light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the holding of the meeting has been delayed from its traditional timing in the winter in order for us to be both safe and inclusive. We will be observing the following precautions in order … [Read more...]

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Please Join Us for Holy Week Services

03/23/2021 by Christine Deitcher

Palm Sunday, March 28th 9:00 a.m. Holy Eucharistic, Rite II Drive-In service* 11:00 a.m. In-Person and Livestream Service Holy Eucharist, Rite II, Traditional** Maundy Thursday, April 1st 7:00 p.m. Holy Eucharist Rite II Service via ZOOM Contact the office at parishoffice@stjameschurchdowningtown.com and a ZOOM link will be emailed to you. Good Friday, April 2nd 12:00p.m. Downingtown Area Ministerium’s Community Service Via Livestream featuring PowerPoint presentation of the 14 … [Read more...]

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Ashes To Go – Was a Success!!

02/04/2021 by Christine Deitcher

A heartfelt “Thank You” to all of the day’s many participants! The first-ever “Ashes To Go” offered at the parish afforded 20 Christians the Imposition of Ashes. 30 Christians total were imposed at St. James’-Downingtown for the beginning of the Season of Lent, including those who attended the noontime, live-streamed Eucharistic service.  Thank you parking lot volunteers: Tim, Rich, Dan, and John Fr. John imposing ashes upon Susan & Thomas - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  End of Update - - … [Read more...]

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Please join us for our Christmas Eve Services 

12/22/2020 by Christine Deitcher

 2:00 p.m. Drive-In Service at the St. James’ Church parking lot. Holy Eucharist, Rite II with music arranged and prerecorded by Ed and Lori Engel and members of our Contemporary Praise Band, Forever Endeavor. Broadcast to your car radio – FM 107.3 Please sign up to attend on SignupGenius.com   2:00 p.m. Christmas Eve bulletin (bulletins will be handed out at the service) 7:00 p.m. Live-stream via our Facebook page St. James’ Episcopal Church, Downingtown Holy Eucharist, Rite II … [Read more...]

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Drive In Service

11/26/2020 by Christine Deitcher

Join us for our 9:00 a.m. Sunday Morning Drive-In Service on the church parking lot.  Listen to the service via FM 107.3 on your car radio. 9:00 a.m.  - Drive-In Service - Holy Eucharistic, Rite II  Fr. John conducts the service from the sidewalk, as he is facing the parking lot. The parking lot behind the parish hall can accommodate 43 vehicles. Worshippers will remain in their vehicles and listen to the service on 107.3 FM radio broadcast.  Fr. John will bring communion to each vehicle or … [Read more...]

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ADVENT LESSONS & GUITAR MEDITATIONS – Sunday, Dec. 6th, 7:00 p.m.

11/22/2020 by Christine Deitcher

Join us via Zoom for a special worship event from the Book of Occasional Services, 2003. Nine lectors will join our own Father John Symonds via Zoom on Advent II, that's December 6th, at 7pm to share the traditional Advent lessons from the Bible. Ed Engel from St. James' contemporary praise band will provide guitar meditation music. For questions or to request the Zoom link please contact Luann, the St. James' parish administrator at (610) 269-1774 or by email: … [Read more...]

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FREE Flu Vaccines Saturday, October 17th

10/13/2020 by Christine Deitcher

Flu Shot Event - Saturday, October 17 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in the St. James' Church parking lot. According to the CDC, getting this year's flu shot is as important as ever. To make it easier for our community St. James' Church is partnering with Walmart Pharmacy to administer this year's flu vaccine in your car at the St. James' parking lot. Please be sure to bring a mask and your insurance card with you. … [Read more...]

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Lord’s Pantry Adopt A Family for Christmas

10/12/2020 by Christine Deitcher

A Message from the Lord's Pantry: As the holiday season approaches during this Pandemic, we had to make some hard decisions.  This year, more than ever, our families need our help.  As you know, our Christmas distribution requires a very large space and requires many volunteers/donors – neither which are safe or advisable under the current conditions. The only safe solution would be to give our families gift cards so they could purchase gifts for their own children... That being said, … [Read more...]

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The Alpha Youth Series Presented By Lauren Taylor

09/12/2020 by Christine Deitcher

Parishioner Lauren Taylor leads Alpha Youth Series as Digital Missioner for Youth The Education Committee of the parish is very pleased to have Lauren Taylor take on the brand-new role of Digital Missioner for Youth. Lauren kicked off her leadership in this role teaching the Alpha Youth Series, which shares Jesus' message with teens through video curriculum and group discussions that engage young people around the world to discuss life's biggest questions. Lauren, who along with her family … [Read more...]

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