About Saint James

Sermons

Recent sermons can be found here.

Pulpit

The Church library

The church library, found in the Webster Room in the Christian Education Building has a variety of educational materials that are available for all to use.

The Rector also has an extensive library of books, many of which are available to parishioners to borrow.

Books in library

The Mercer School

One of the great assets of the Diocese of Long Island is the education are available through Mercer School of Theology (Garden City, NY), which exists to help both lay and ordained persons to be better formed as ministers in Christ's church. Current course schedules and more information are available at its website.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Adults learning together

At St James, we believe that it's important to keep learning and growing in faith throughout your life. So our educational program doesn't stop with Sunday School. We provide a range of educational opportunities throughout the year.

During the Year

We have three ongoing bible study groups, meeting Tuesday mornings and Tuesday and Wednesday evenings.

Lent

During the Lenten Season, we run an evening program that combines informal Communion services with studies led by the Rector and the Christian Formation Committee. Recent studies have focused on the Beatitudes, and the Psalms of Ascent, Handel's Messiah, Christ's Journey to the Cross, C.S. Lewis's Mere Christianity, and Learning to Pray.

Summer

During the summer months, we offer a short bible study group each Sunday morning from 8.55am to 9.20am. We spend this time reflecting on one or more of the readings set in the lectionary for that day, using the African Bible Study method. This is open to all ages, including children.

We also have occasional evening pizza and DVD nights through the summer. These inter-generational events are open to all, and families are encouraged to attend. After a pizza dinner, we watch brief videos that explore Christian themes and Scripture as they intersect with our everyday lives. They entertain and promote questions and discussion for all ages, from 6 to 60+ years old!