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WEARING A MASK AT ST. JAMES
It is not mandatory to wear a mask at St. James. We encourage those who attend worship, meetings or events at St. James to take appropriate personal precautions such as wearing masks, to protect your personal health and safety and the health and safety of those around you. Please give consideration to the health of our seniors and those with a compromised immune system.
FRIDAY MEN'S BIBLE STUDY
This group meets at 9:15 am on Friday mornings in the parlour. Please contact the office for additional information and to get connected to this group.
LIFE Group (Living in Faith Everyday)
Wednesdays from 2-3pm, the group will meet both in-person, in the church parlour, AND through Zoom. Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84739957100, Meeting ID: 847 3995 7100
This group is open to anyone who wants to explore spiritual issues more deeply, reflecting on the previous Sunday’s message, and learn how to be active in local mission.
Please feel free to drop off these items in the Narthex on Sunday.
Eyeglasses
We are once again collecting used eyeglasses and cases. There is a donation drawer located in the narthex.
Stamps for the Leprosy Mission Canada
We are collecting stamps of all descriptions, from any country. Donors help cure 60+ people per year by sending their trimmed, used postage stamps (cut out your stamps leaving 1/4 to 1/2 of an inch of the envelope on each side) and drop them off in the designated drawer in narthex.
Help us to Help the Homeless in Hamilton
Sandwich Making for the Men's Street Mission
Our sandwich making continues throughout the year so we appreciate your assistance with sandwich making and delivery and with sandwich making supplies and ingredients! Barb Mierau and Jane Lee will alternate in leading our bi-weekly sandwich making, so if you are on one of our three teams of sandwich makers (Sunday after church, Monday morning or afternoon), you will hear from them when they need help with sandwiches.
What Do We Need?
We are looking for donations of non-perishable items like tins of tuna, salmon, Miracle Whip/mayonnaise, sandwich bags, pudding cups, fruit cups, and plastic spoons. These can be dropped off in the atrium on any Sunday. Coffee trays can also be dropped off any Sunday.
Financial donations to help support our sandwich mission are also appreciated. If you have any questions or would like to help, please contact Barb Mierau or Jane Lee.
Thanks for your continued support!
Volunteer from home! If you have some spare time and want to help us stay connected to those who don't have computers, and you can make six phone calls per week, please contact the church office to volunteer. We'll even provide you with the script of what to say.
ST. JAMES MASK MAKERS
During the pandemic shutdown a group of women from our congregation and the wider community identified a need for help. They started sewing masks and giving them away to the public. Over 4000 masks have been made to date with thousands of dollars raised for local charities. For information on our Mask Ministry please go to:
https://sites.google.com/hdsb.ca/stjamesmaskmakers/home
PRAYER CYCLE
As a church, we are called to pray for each other and for our mission in the world. The Prayer Cycle invites prayer each week for particular communities of faith and their work, and prayer for other ministries.
World Council of Churches Ecumenical Prayer Cycle:
Enabling us to journey in prayer through every region of the world and through every week of the year affirming our solidarity with Christians a over the world.
Focus for the Week: December 22nd
Faith Centennial United Church
Ecumenical Focus: December 22nd - 28th
Enabling us to journey in prayer through every region of the world and through every week of the year affirming our solidarity with Christians all over the world.
Japan, North Korea, South Korea
Interface Calendar:
December 25 - January 5 - Christmas:
The twelve days celebrating the birth of Jesus, the Christ.
December 26 - January 1 - Kwanzaa:
This seven-day African-American cultural celebration focuses on seven main principles, Nguzo Saba. They all correspond to values that they believe help a person, their family, and their community to prosper.
December 26 - January 2 - Hanukkah:
The 8-day Jewish celebration of the victory of Jews over Syrian Greeks.
Food with Grace Waterdown Food Bank
When : Open Tuesday's
Time : 1:30 pm - 5:30 pm by appointment
Where : Grace Anglican Church, 157 Mill Street N (parking can be accessed from 182 Main Street N)
Neighbours seeking food assistance will be provided with pre-made bags of food at the entrance door. Thank you to our generous community for their donations. For more information, please click here.
Flamborough Food Bank
When : Open Wednesday's
Time : 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Where : Flamborough Food Bank, Carlisle United Church, 1432 Centre Road
For more information, please contact Jim Leamen, 905-690-1036; [email protected]
VIEW OUR CHURCH DIRECTORY ON YOUR MOBILE DEVICE!
FREE App for iPhone, iPad, Android, Kindle. Our church directory is a great resource tool that allows you to get to know our church family better!
Simply go to the App Store, search for Instant Church Directory and download the FREE app to begin. You will use your email address listed in the directory to CREATE A LOGIN the first time you use the directory app. If you’re not listed in the directory, if you have trouble logging into the app, or if you would like to add your photo to the directory, please contact the church office.
Please note the directory is password protected, contact Vicki in the church office for access.
OFFERING & DONATION OPTIONS
- Offering Envelopes – If you would like a set of envelopes, please contact Vicki in the church office.
- PAR (Pre-Authorized Remittance) – to have your offering deducted monthly from your bank account. Brochure forms are on the Welcome table, or contact the church office.
- Online donations can be made at any time through our website. Click the “
GIVING ” tab at the top of any page, or the “
Donate Now ” button. This will take you to the secure CanadaHelps page. Either one-time or monthly donations can be made, directed to General Offering, Mission & Service, Memorial Gift, Outreach or special appeals. Pay by Credit Card, Interac, or PayPal online.
Whichever way you choose to support the mission of St James, thank you for your donations.
LIBRARY
Our church Library is now located in the Parlour. You are welcome to browse; if you find a book to take out, please help yourself. There is no sign out required and you are now able to keep the book or pass it along to a friend.
Please note that no books are currently being accepted as donations to the Library. Thank you.
CHILDREN’S PROGRAM
Little Lights
Miss Ruth and her puppet friend, Sarah, welcome the Little Lights class each Sunday from September to June. This class is predominantly for children who are in Kindergarten to Grade 3.
The children will stay with their parents, in the sanctuary, for the first few minutes and enjoy time with Rev. Ryk before proceeding to their Sunday School room.
Rotating volunteers are needed to assist our Program Leader, Ruth Nicholson, on Sundays at 9:30am. Lessons are simple and pre-planned. For more information please email
Nursery
If there are pre-school children who will be attending, please contact the office so that the nursery area will be ready to receive them. Our nursery is staffed by ECE qualified staff.
PROPERTY & GROUNDS
Ever wonder how the church looks so good? Who shovels the snow in the winter and maintains the gardens in the summer? If you are interested in helping to create and maintain a welcoming atmosphere from a building and grounds perspective, the Property & Grounds Committee is looking for new members. This Group of committed individuals meets Thursday mornings from 9am to noon to work on various repairs and maintenance projects, and includes a coffee and fellowship time. Please contact the office should you wish to connect with our property team.
THE MINISTRY OF PASTORAL CARE
Do you have a heart for people and a passion to be a part of caring community in action? Do you have a special concern for members of this community who are not able to attend services regularly? The Pastoral Care Committee has visiting opportunities and tele-ministry opportunities. This is a great opportunity for those with flexible schedules! Please contact the church office for further information.
WORSHIP TEAM:
The Worship Team dedicates most of their time brainstorming ways to enhance our weekly worship as well as major services such as Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter. Interested in contributing?
Contact Rick Harper, 905-512-9399 or email [email protected]
