St. James' Youth: Staying at Home? Let Us Help!

     The high school youth in the J2A class provide a ministry of service to parishioners in need of a little help on a project at home. If you are unable to go out or are in need of a little "socially distanced" assistance during this time, please contact us! We would be happy to help you with basic yard work or projects. We'll also be happy to do your grocery shopping and other errands so you won't have go out! Just contact us, and we'll work something out!
     For more information contact Kaitlin Wilding kaitlin6@comcast.net or Jacqueline Wilding jacqsmack6@comcast.net.

St. James' Parish Annual Celebration, Sunday, January 31

     Please join us via Zoom on Sunday, January 31, 2021, after the 10 AM service for the 329th St. James' Parish Annual Celebration. This annual event provides everyone an opportunity to enjoy fellowship and celebrate the parish activities and ministries of 2020. The participation of all parishioners, 16 years of age and above, will be important as we plan, along with our new Rector-Elect, the Rev. Dr. Joseph E. Lenow, for the 2021 year in the life of our parish!
     The 2021 parish budget will be discussed, and three new candidates (Greg Davis, Chandler Keys, and Kaitlin Wilding) who have been called to serve on the Vestry will be presented for ratification. We hope you will make plans to join us for this wonderful opportunity to celebrate our past and plan for our future in each other’s fellowship!
     - St. James' Parish Vestry

Bible Study, Tuesdays at 9am on Zoom!

Join Fr. Joe for a weekly study of some of the greatest, most important, and most challenging stories ever told. We'll be working together through Ellen Davis' book Getting Involved with God: Rediscovering the Old Testament. Each chapter of this modern spiritual classic takes one passage of the Old Testament as its focus, and we'll use this book as a launching point for our discussion this week. Our first meeting will be on January 26, so get your book now! The class will last about an hour, but if this time doesn't work for your schedule, not to worry - we'll be announcing an evening class soon.

St. James' Youth: 11-17 Year Olds Are Zooming!

     The 11-17 Year Olds are continuing to Zoom and even did a craft. Materials were delivered to each participating student. If you would like to be included in these fun activities, please contact Kaitlin Wilding kaitlin6@comcast.net or Jacqueline Wilding jacqsmack6@comcast.net.

Boy Scouts Will Help Shovel Your Snow!

     Our Boy Scouts have offered to shovel driveways and/or walks for any of our Amazing Grays or other Seniors who could use their help. They would like to have your names and addresses ahead of the snow so they can just jump to help as soon as it snows this winter!
     Please contact Marjie Mack mmack3108@comcast.net or Michelle Doran+ at michellesdoran@gmail.com now if you would like to be added to their list. We are very grateful to our scouts for this kind and timely offer!

St. James' Parish Book Club, January 19

The St. James' Parish Book Club will meet online using Zoom on January 19th (and the 3rd Tuesday of every month) to enjoy fellowship and a contemporary book discussion. This month, they will discuss the book, American Dirt by Jeanine Cummins. New members are always welcome! For additional information, please contact Edlu Thom-Harper at edlu.th@comcast.net or Nancy Horkan at nhorkan@comcast.net.

Christmas Food Baskets Distributed

Thanks to all who volunteered their time, talent, and money to help distribute approximately 60 Christmas Dinners to needy families in our community on December 19th! This ongoing food ministry is made possible through a partnership between St. James’ Parish and the Friendship United Methodist Church. Information about Easter Dinner distribution will be available soon. For additional information, or to volunteer to help, please contact Cindy Carrier at bccarrier@comcast.net.