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St. James’ Nursery School Happenings …
Scholastic Reading Club Great Bedtime Story Pajama Drive It’s time for the annual Scholastic Reading Club Great Bedtime Story Pajama Drive benefiting Pajama Program, a nonprofit organization that provides new pajamas and books to children in need. Since 2009, caring classrooms across the country have risen to the challenge and donated nearly 350,000 pairs…
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St. James’ Episcopal Church Sunday School
SUNDAY SCHOOL NEWS 9:30-10:15 a.m. lower level Preschool through high school Advent is a time when we prepare our hearts that Jesus may be born in us. It is both a time for joyful preparation and repentance. How can everything we do to prepare for Christmas make us ready to welcome God’s Gift? …
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An Everlasting Covenant
For God has made with me an everlasting covenant, ordered in all things and secure. ~ 2 Samuel 23:5b We read this passage from the last words of King David last Sunday. It is one of the many instances found in scripture of the repeated promise of eternal covenant with the people of Israel. …
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A Hearty Thank You
Thank you, thank you, thank you. The Renewal of Ministry service last Thursday was Spirit filled and joyful beyond measure. Thank you to the Planning Team – Joan Fader, Liz Peterson, Katie McKeever, Carolyn Etzler, Deb Schaeffer, and Len Langrick. Thank you to everyone who was able to make it, and thank to all…
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Endings and Beginnings
This Sunday we come to the last Sunday of the church year. Traditionally known as the Feast of Christ the King, in recent years many have starting calling it the Feast of the Reign of Christ. I like that nuance because it speaks more to my experience. There are no kings in my day-to-day…
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Call me when you need me
One of the pieces of coming to know each other is learning how we care for one another. Pastoral care is an essential part of Christian community, and as your priest I have a role to play in this ministry. There is no one size fits all way of caring for each other. In…
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Liturgy on the move!
Two things to note this week! First, we have moved the organ to better support the choir and Len’s ability to both play and direct them. The organ will now be towards the middle at the back of the sanctuary, with the choir seating also more centered. We’ll see how this works, and likely…
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You’re Invited!
Reception following Renewal of Ministry Service We are all looking forward to the Renewal of Ministry Service for Kristin+ on Thursday, November 19th, at 7:00 p.m. Following the service, we are planning a reception with pickup type food items: tiny sandwiches, cheese and crackers, breads, veggies, fruit, desserts. If you are able to help provide refreshments, please…
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Symbols, Symbols Everywhere
Dear St. James’ Parish Family, It is hard to believe it is November! This is a month of turning in the church year. We begin with the great Feast of All Saints and end with the start of the new church year when we enter Advent. Throughout it all, symbols help point us along the way.…
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St. James’ Nursery School Happenings
So many exciting things are happening at St. James Nursery School! Recent trips to Summers Farm, Gavers Farm and Clarks Elioak Farm were enjoyed by all and capped off with Halloween festivities at the end of October. The Pre-K 4’s will also be enjoying an upcoming trip to Piney Run in November. The Holiday…