AN INCLUSIVE CHURCH FOR ALL WHO
Seek Community, Connection and Compassion in the spirit of Christ's love
​All types of families and individuals are welcome!,
"There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is neither male nor female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus," (Galatians 3:28)This teaches that in Christ, all artificial barriers of status, ethnicity, or gender become irrelevant, affirming the equal value and spiritual unity of all believers.
Up-coming Worship & Event Calendar (2025) ​​​
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​Adult Education: The Life of Saint Francis of Assisi, A contemporary model for living according to the Pattern of the Gospel. This course will meet on selected Tuesday Nights in the Chapel (December 9th & 16th, with more dates to follow). It will run through the winter. There is required reading, so see Fr. Carl for a reading list. All are welcome to participate. See Fr. Carl with any questions.
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December 7th Finance Committee Meeting (11:45 am)
December 14th Visit by Saint Nicolas for Sunday School
December 14th Vestry Meeting at 11:45 am
December 21st Sunday School Cookie Exchange Festival from 9:30 am– 12 noon.
December 24th Christmas Eve Services 5pm Eucharist (Christmas Pageant) and 9pm Eucharist (with Choir)
December 20th Christmas Day Service 10am
December 28th Lessons & Carols 10 am (Only One Service)
January 11, 12th Night Choral Concert at St. James’ 3pm to benefit Habitat for Humanity Newburgh
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The Angel Tree Outreach 2025
We are once again working with Fearless! Hudson Valley, formerly known as Safe Homes of Orange County to assist families with their Holiday giving. We have adopted 20 people this year consisting of 16 children and 4 mom’s. The tree will be up by Sunday, November 23rd . We put Angels on the tree for the children’s gift requests, including toys, clothing and specific gift card requests. These can be selected from the tree at any time that the church is open. If you prefer not to do the shopping yourself, there are still ways to participate!
1. You can send in checks made out to St. James Church with the notation Angel Tree on them. We can purchase gifts and gift cards from those funds.
2. Cash can also be donated to the Angel Tree. Cash can be given to Jill Croucher, Andrea Ely, Jessica Sutton or Fr Carl.
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Our families have recently been placed in temporary housing and brought very little, if anything with them. Please be as generous as possible! Distribution will be the week of December 15th, so we need all donations delivered to the church by Sunday December 14th. Gifts should be unwrapped. Gift cards should have the amount noted (receipt attached is even better).
Thanks so much for your participation!
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Upcoming Events
WE WELCOME YOU HOME
The Episcopal Church strives to live by the message of Jesus Christ in which there are no outcasts and all are welcome. Walking a middle way between Roman Catholic and Protestant traditions, we are a sacramental and worship oriented church that promotes thoughtful debate about what God is calling us to be as followers of Christ. We welcome you to join us as we seek to connect to both God and one another through love, compassion and service.
MINISTRIES
Saint James’ Church invites and encourages all to become involved in the life and ministries of our parish in ways that will enrich us as individuals and as a faith community. Our parish ministries and outreach programs allow us to sustain a practice of service that connects us to our neighbors both inside and outside our parish walls. Come, discover and serve!
SERVICES
SUNDAY SERVICES
9am & 10:30am Holy Eucharist
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10:30 am: Holy Eucharist ​
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Sunday School 10:15 am
Generally the 1st & 3rd Sundays
See the Schedule at Church
WEDNESDAY SERVICE
Every Wednesday at 12noon
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Visit our YouTube page for previous services and other online content.
LIVESTREAMING SERVICES
We are glad to offer a You Tube livestream for our 10:30 am Sunday services.
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