WELCOME to St. James Episcopal Church
of Saint James, New York
490 North Country Road. St James, NY 11780
We're not perfect Christians - no one is.
We're not holier than anybody else.
We're not here to impose our will on others.
How can we if we're continually trying to figure out God's will for us?
We are weak. We are sinners. We all struggle.
But above all, we know that we are loved by God... and so are you.
Regardless of what you look like, who you're attracted or married to,
who you vote for, or anything else,
GOD LOVES YOU
and wants to be loved by you.
So if you feel there's a void in you that nothing in the world can fill,
if you're lonely, unloved, rejected,
or if you feel a tremendous love that you need to share,
join us.
Join us in celebrating the God who loves us so much
that he sent his Son Jesus to redeem us from all our sins and sorrows,
to become one with us,
to teach us how to love as God loves,
and to die for us so that we can live
in him, for him, and for you and all the world.
We're not holier than anybody else.
We're not here to impose our will on others.
How can we if we're continually trying to figure out God's will for us?
We are weak. We are sinners. We all struggle.
But above all, we know that we are loved by God... and so are you.
Regardless of what you look like, who you're attracted or married to,
who you vote for, or anything else,
GOD LOVES YOU
and wants to be loved by you.
So if you feel there's a void in you that nothing in the world can fill,
if you're lonely, unloved, rejected,
or if you feel a tremendous love that you need to share,
join us.
Join us in celebrating the God who loves us so much
that he sent his Son Jesus to redeem us from all our sins and sorrows,
to become one with us,
to teach us how to love as God loves,
and to die for us so that we can live
in him, for him, and for you and all the world.
Beloved, since God loved us so much, we also ought to love one another. No one has ever seen God; if we love one another, God abides in us, and his love is perfected in us. 1 John 4:11-12
The Church's God-given mission statement:
To love the Lord our God with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength; and to love our neighbors as ourselves. Matthew 22:37-40
Join us in worship. You're very welcome!
NOTE:
8:00 a.m. The Holy Eucharist, Rite 1 (Traditional "thee/thou/thy" language)
9:30 a.m. The Holy Eucharist, Rite 2 (Contemporary "you/your" language)
The children receive Holy Communion before everyone else, then go to Godly Play
The 9:30 service is also LIVE-STREAMED
You don't have to be a Facebook subscriber to join the service. It stays online for a month.
Join us for Coffee Hour following the 9:30 service in Mills Hall across the driveway from the church.
Tuesdays through Fridays
8:30 a.m.: Morning Prayer, Rite 1
HOLY DAYS As announced
Books & Things Thrift Store
Wednesdays from 10:00AM-Noon and as announced for special events
Come shop at our Books & Things shop for treasures at low prices! We offer all kinds of items: framed art, china, books, home decor, puzzles and games, children's items, and more. We also accept donations of such items: please visit during open hours for donations or call the church office to arrange a time for drop off.
To love the Lord our God with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength; and to love our neighbors as ourselves. Matthew 22:37-40
Join us in worship. You're very welcome!
NOTE:
- Masks are optional. Please respect those who continue to mask.
- It's awfully quiet before the service! That's to allow everyone to spend time in prayer as we prepare for the Lord to come to us .
- The Holy Eucharist (aka Holy Communion, the Lord's Supper, the Mass) is our usual form of worship. If you're baptized, then you've been "sealed by the Holy Spirit... and marked as Christ's own for ever" (The Book of Common Prayer baptism service). So you are warmly invited to receive the Body and Blood of Christ. If you're not baptized, you're welcome to come forward to receive a blessing, or you're free to remain in your seat. Either way, you'll be blessed simply by worshiping God.
- Holy Communion is once again being given in both kinds, i.e. the Bread and the Cup . However, following current COVID guidelines, the Priest will dip the Bread in the Cup and hand it to you. Or you may choose to receive the Bread only.
8:00 a.m. The Holy Eucharist, Rite 1 (Traditional "thee/thou/thy" language)
9:30 a.m. The Holy Eucharist, Rite 2 (Contemporary "you/your" language)
The children receive Holy Communion before everyone else, then go to Godly Play
The 9:30 service is also LIVE-STREAMED
You don't have to be a Facebook subscriber to join the service. It stays online for a month.
Join us for Coffee Hour following the 9:30 service in Mills Hall across the driveway from the church.
Tuesdays through Fridays
8:30 a.m.: Morning Prayer, Rite 1
HOLY DAYS As announced
Books & Things Thrift Store
Wednesdays from 10:00AM-Noon and as announced for special events
Come shop at our Books & Things shop for treasures at low prices! We offer all kinds of items: framed art, china, books, home decor, puzzles and games, children's items, and more. We also accept donations of such items: please visit during open hours for donations or call the church office to arrange a time for drop off.
We would love to hear from you!
The Rev. Ian Wetmore (Father Ian), Priest, Rector, Pastor
Office 631.584.5560
Email StJamesChurchNY.Office@gmail.com
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