Thanks to our Adopt-a-HWY participants Jack, Lloyd, Rob, Matt and Jean for helping our cleanup efforts of Lancaster Ave this past Saturday. We have completed our first year, of two, of the cleanup program for PennDOT. We will be starting again in the early Spring 2018. Thank you to all who were able to help with some or all of the four cleanups! … [Read more...]
We Have a Sign … from PennDOT
It's official. St. James' is on the proverbial map - PennDOT's map that is. Recently St. James' Church's participation in the PennDOT Adopt-A-Highway program was publicly recognized with the unveiling of a new sign on Route 30 in Downingtown. Next time you are tooling along the main drag in Downingtown Borough, keep an eye out for the sign. Get all the details about this outreach ministry from previous activities listed in the blog. … [Read more...]
Adopt-A-Highway Cleanup
Our next gathering help with the roadside clean-up of Lancaster Avenue from Wallace Avenue [PA Route 282] heading East to Quarry Road. The church has formally adopted the aforementioned two-mile stretch of roadside as part of the national Adopt-A-Highway (AAH) program. All adults within the parish all welcome to volunteer; however, a training video created by Penn DOT must be viewed by prospective volunteers before participating. For more information about viewing the training video, … [Read more...]
St. James’ Newest Outreach Ministry – Adopt-A-Highway
Saturday, April 8th witnessed the parish’s newest outreach ministry, the roadside clean-up of Lancaster Avenue from Wallace Avenue (PA Route 282) heading East to Quarry Road. The church has formally adopted the aforementioned two-mile stretch of roadside as part of the national Adopt-A-Highway (AAH) program. Throughout the Commonwealth, AAH programs are overseen by Pennsylvania’s Department of Transportation. The State supplied two roadside safety signs, the safety vests, trash bags, and … [Read more...]
Adopt A Highway Cleanup Event #1
Our first event for Adopt-a-Hwy is April 8th from 9-11am. There is NO rain date for this event. We will remove litter from Lancaster Ave. between Wallace Ave. and Quarry Rd. Please meet at the church by 8:50 and bring your work gloves and boot … [Read more...]
