Attribution: Public Domain - Wikimedia.org We have secured a visit from St. Nicholas of Myra on Sunday, Dec. 8th [Advent II], during all-three services for the day. St. Nicholas’ Feast Day is December 6th—thus the reason for transferring the day to the 8th. We will be gearing his arrival/appearance to each of the three (3) services; ie, 7:45 am Rite I and 11:00 am Rite II more history lesson and general banter w/ adults; while 9:00 am Rite II focused on children/youth. By Byzantine … [Read more...]
Advent Service & Meditation
Please come to a quiet Advent service & meditation on the first 3 Sundays of Advent at 4:30 PM. (we will not meet on the 4th Sunday of Advent as it is also Christmas Eve and first service begins at 4:30pm) We will meet in Steeves chapel for some prayer, some readings and then a guided meditation to quiet our minds and souls during this busy time of year. The service and meditation will last between 30 and 45 minutes with plenty of time to get home for any Sunday evening events. … [Read more...]
Advent Bible Reflection
Please come to an Advent Bible Reflection on Sunday morning between when the 9 am service ends and when the 11 am service begins. During the first three Sundays of Advent we will reflect on the Gospel reading for that day and talk about how that relates to the Advent season. We will end with a short meditation about light. No need to sign up. Just show up in the library after the 9 AM service. It will be fun! … [Read more...]
Ecumenical Men’s Prayer Breakfast
Join Christian men and those who may just wish to explore more about Jesus Christ in the Downingtown community at the Ecumenical Men's Prayer Breakfast. The no-pressure fellowship gathering is Thursday mornings during the Season of Advent (Dec. 7th, 14th and 21st) beginning at 6:00 a.m. and concluding by 7:00 a.m.-- perfect for working guys and retirees. This large-group format, open to both lay and ordained men, will offer a 30-minute sit-down breakfast (cereal, juice & coffee) … [Read more...]
Advent Opportunities
For this season of Advent St. James' is offering opportunities for you to find yourself again if you get lost in the midst of the Christmas madness. Please come to an Advent Bible Reflection on Sunday morning between when the 9 am service ends and when the 11 am service begins. During the first three Sundays of Advent we will reflect on the Gospel reading for that day and talk about how that relates to the Advent season. We will end with a short meditation about light. No need to … [Read more...]
