St. James is a welcoming and affirming church, open to all who seek to know God.
To be a loving, joyful, Christ-centred community serving God and serving others.
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ACW at St. James
Altar Guild
Outreach Committee
Pastoral Care Ministry
Prayer Shawl Ministry
Quilters
Servers and Greeters
Social Justice
Study Groups
Book Club
Women's Community Lunch
Community Garden
Centre Wellington Food Bank
Centre Wellington Good Food
Primate's World Relief and Development Fund (PWRDF)
KAIROS: Faithful Action for Justice
Swaziland Outreach
THE QUIET CURVE OF HOPE, Episode 21
Worship this week is led by Lay Reader and Pastoral Assistant, Dr. Barbara Clunes.
Come worship with us!
Click on the banner above to view on our YouTube channel.
St James' weekly newsletter "Rest and Renewal"
Worship at St James: On Sunday, September 20th, we had a trial reopening of our worship space. Our reopening team gathered and walked us through the new rubrics for gathering and worship. Please watch our video outlining changes and requirements to join us for in-person worship beginning Sunday, September 27th. We look forward to joining you in community, whether online or in the church.
Next Sunday, September 27th, worship will be open to those who have wish to attend (on a first come, first serve basis). Beginning Monday morning, you may call in to reserve your place. Reservations are open until Thursday, noon (unless we are full...at which time you will be advised of this situation and your options). Worship will be Sundays at 10:30 (Contemporary Eucharist with Music) and Wednesdays at 10:30 (BCP, said service). Both service times require reservations. Please contact the office at st.jameschurch@wightman.ca or 519-843-2141 for more information.
While you are "enjoying" your Fall cleanup, don't forget to put aside those treasures you might want to donate to The Community of St. James for our Yard Sale! Please contact the church to arrange drop off — 519-843-2141 — of materials (we are not accepting large appliances, furniture, or clothes). May we suggest "New to You" for those items we are not receiving. Thank you!
Check our St. James YouTube channel for all of our Sunday worship opportunities. You can subscribe and not miss any of our online materials!
Sunday Prayers with Bishop Susan: We invite you to join Bishop Susan and people from across the diocese and beyond for a time of worship, prayer, fellowship, and teaching. Each Sunday our diocesan service will stream live at 2 pm on our diocesan Facebook page and then will be posted on our YouTube channel. On the third Sunday of the month the service will include spiritual communion.
Challenge Factor: LET'S CELEBRATE! Thank you to everyone who is so generously supporting this.
More bills were adopted again this week!
Go ahead! Have a peek at the photo of our Challenge Factor Board. We are up to date on commitments but, of course, none of us has had a chance to choose any more challenges. Is there a bill calling your name today? If so, make a note and send us an email so we can change a few of these over to "Adopted" status. We are holding our own at St. James — thanks be to God for each and every one of you who has remained faithful in givings. But, as our Bishop has reminded us, this is a marathon, not a sprint. We need to remain vigilant in our care for our ministries, our congregation, and our staff.
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YOUR GIFTS MATTER! Please read on... Our region is now in Stage 3 of the Pandemic Emergency and things are starting to feel a little more relaxed and a little more dangerous, seemingly simultaneously! At St. James, we too are beginning to feel and plan for change. Our finances are in relatively good shape, considering that rentals and fundraisers have been suspended. Our direct deposit givings are doing well but our envelope givings seem to have fallen behind. We understand that everyone is feeling a bit vulnerable — health-wise, socially, and financially — and do not want anyone to stretch beyond their means. If, however, you have been waiting to send in or deliver your envelopes, now is the time! Thank you, in advance, for supporting this community. What we receive in your gifts is the ability to maintain our staff, building, and property as agents of love and ministry in our community! Other ways you can give to our ministry
• by direct fund transfer to etransferstj@gmail.com.  • through CanadaHelps.org on a secure page dedicated to St. James, Fergus • through the https://niagaraanglican.ca/donate (with lower fees than CanadaHelps) Thank you for your ongoing generosity and care! |
Check out our Diocesan and National News today! Click on the title to read the latest issues online
Current issue of Anglican Journal September 2020
Current issue of Niagara Anglican September 2020
Find the latest updates, guidance, and resources related to the coronavirus pandemic on the Diocese of Niagara COVID-19 Resource Hub.
Centre Wellington Food Bank needs your support!
Click here for CW Food Bank response to COVID-19.
This year’s Ride for Refuge is going to look a bit different than previous years.
Since PWRDF began participating in this annual event six years ago, many supporters have walked or cycled to raise more than $130,000 for PWRDF. This year to protect everyone’s health, Ride for Refuge will take place with smaller, COVID-19 friendly groups and Ride for Refuge is introducing a new way to participate: RIDE Freestyle. There are more ways than ever to participate and raise money. You can choose one of 15 RIDE Freestyle Fundraising activities.
You can still select the classic 5 km walk, or the 10, 25, or 50 km bike ride. But this year you can also volunteer in your community, kayak or rock climb, play video games or even bake for refuge. The Primate, Archbishop Linda Nicholls, will be singing hymns for refuge, and taking requests soon.
Check out these great blogs
Voices in the Trees: RCL and other reflections by The Rev'd Canon Trudy Lebans
Love Letters: Scripture Meditations by Canon Dawn Davis
Sunday, September 27 Our weekly worship, The Quiet Curve of Hope, is available on our YouTube channel. Readings: Ezekiel 18:1-4, 25-32; ; Psalm 25:1-9; Philippians 2:1-13; Matthew 21:23-32
SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
Wednesday, September 30
7 pm: TAIZÉ SERVICE
Online worship (more info and links to come).
Thursday, October 08
7:30 pm: Al Anon Meeting
Weekly Al-Anon meeting in the Witcher Room.
Tuesday, October 13
7 pm: Serenity On The Grand NA Meeting
Weekly Narcotics Anonymous meeting in the Witcher Room.
Wednesday, October 14
12 pm: Women's Community Lunch
Need a friend? Be a friend. Come on out to our Women's Community Lunch. Held every Wednesday in our Butterfly Hall. Free and fun! Children welcome.
Thursday, October 15
7:30 pm: Al Anon Meeting
Weekly Al-Anon meeting in the Witcher Room.
Wednesday, October 21
12 pm: Women's Community Lunch
Need a friend? Be a friend. Come on out to our Women's Community Lunch. Held every Wednesday in our Butterfly Hall. Free and fun! Children welcome.
Thursday, October 22
7:30 pm: Al Anon Meeting
Weekly Al-Anon meeting in the Witcher Room.
Tuesday, October 27
7 pm: Serenity On The Grand NA Meeting
Weekly Narcotics Anonymous meeting in the Witcher Room.
Wednesday, October 28
12 pm: Women's Community Lunch
Need a friend? Be a friend. Come on out to our Women's Community Lunch. Held every Wednesday in our Butterfly Hall. Free and fun! Children welcome.
Wednesday, October 28
7 pm: TAIZÉ SERVICE
Take time out and join us for an ecumenical service of song, prayer and meditation held in the beauty of candlelight. All are welcome!
Thursday, October 29
7:30 pm: Al Anon Meeting
Weekly Al-Anon meeting in the Witcher Room.
Tuesday, November 03
7 pm: Serenity On The Grand NA Meeting
Weekly Narcotics Anonymous meeting in the Witcher Room.
Wednesday, November 04
12 pm: Women's Community Lunch
Need a friend? Be a friend. Come on out to our Women's Community Lunch. Held every Wednesday in our Butterfly Hall. Free and fun! Children welcome.
Thursday, November 05
7:30 pm: Al Anon Meeting
Weekly Al-Anon meeting in the Witcher Room.
Tuesday, November 10
7 pm: Serenity On The Grand NA Meeting
Weekly Narcotics Anonymous meeting in the Witcher Room.
Wednesday, November 11
12 pm: Women's Community Lunch
Need a friend? Be a friend. Come on out to our Women's Community Lunch. Held every Wednesday in our Butterfly Hall. Free and fun! Children welcome.
Thursday, November 12
7:30 pm: Al Anon Meeting
Weekly Al-Anon meeting in the Witcher Room.
Tuesday, November 17
7 pm: Serenity On The Grand NA Meeting
Weekly Narcotics Anonymous meeting in the Witcher Room.
Wednesday, November 18
12 pm: Women's Community Lunch
Need a friend? Be a friend. Come on out to our Women's Community Lunch. Held every Wednesday in our Butterfly Hall. Free and fun! Children welcome.
Thursday, November 19
7:30 pm: Al Anon Meeting
Weekly Al-Anon meeting in the Witcher Room.
Tuesday, November 24
7 pm: Serenity On The Grand NA Meeting
Weekly Narcotics Anonymous meeting in the Witcher Room.
Wednesday, November 25
12 pm: Women's Community Lunch
Need a friend? Be a friend. Come on out to our Women's Community Lunch. Held every Wednesday in our Butterfly Hall. Free and fun! Children welcome.
Wednesday, November 25
7 pm: TAIZÉ SERVICE
Take time out and join us for an ecumenical service of song, prayer and meditation held in the beauty of candlelight. All are welcome!
Thursday, November 26
7:30 pm: Al Anon Meeting
Weekly Al-Anon meeting in the Witcher Room.
Tuesday, December 01
7 pm: Serenity On The Grand NA Meeting
Weekly Narcotics Anonymous meeting in the Witcher Room.
Wednesday, December 02
12 pm: Women's Community Lunch
Need a friend? Be a friend. Come on out to our Women's Community Lunch. Held every Wednesday in our Butterfly Hall. Free and fun! Children welcome.
Thursday, December 03
7:30 pm: Al Anon Meeting
Weekly Al-Anon meeting in the Witcher Room.
Tuesday, December 08
7 pm: Serenity On The Grand NA Meeting
Weekly Narcotics Anonymous meeting in the Witcher Room.
Wednesday, December 09
12 pm: Women's Community Lunch
Need a friend? Be a friend. Come on out to our Women's Community Lunch. Held every Wednesday in our Butterfly Hall. Free and fun! Children welcome.
Thursday, December 10
7:30 pm: Al Anon Meeting
Weekly Al-Anon meeting in the Witcher Room.
Tuesday, December 15
7 pm: Serenity On The Grand NA Meeting
Weekly Narcotics Anonymous meeting in the Witcher Room.
Wednesday, December 16
12 pm: Women's Community Lunch
Need a friend? Be a friend. Come on out to our Women's Community Lunch. Held every Wednesday in our Butterfly Hall. Free and fun! Children welcome.
Thursday, December 17
7:30 pm: Al Anon Meeting
Weekly Al-Anon meeting in the Witcher Room.
Tuesday, December 22
7 pm: Serenity On The Grand NA Meeting
Weekly Narcotics Anonymous meeting in the Witcher Room.
Wednesday, December 23
12 pm: Women's Community Lunch
Need a friend? Be a friend. Come on out to our Women's Community Lunch. Held every Wednesday in our Butterfly Hall. Free and fun! Children welcome.
Wednesday, December 23
7 pm: TAIZÉ SERVICE
Take time out and join us for an ecumenical service of song, prayer and meditation held in the beauty of candlelight. All are welcome!
Thursday, December 24
7:30 pm: Al Anon Meeting
Weekly Al-Anon meeting in the Witcher Room.
Tuesday, December 29
7 pm: Serenity On The Grand NA Meeting
Weekly Narcotics Anonymous meeting in the Witcher Room.
Thursday, December 31
7:30 pm: Al Anon Meeting
Weekly Al-Anon meeting in the Witcher Room.
171 Queen St. E.,
Fergus, ON N1M 1T2
519-843-2141
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Sunday |
9:00am |
Traditional Anglican Service [no music] |
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10:30am |
Modern Anglican Service with Music |
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Summer Sundays |
9:30am |
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Wednesday |
10:00am |
Morning Prayer [no service July/Aug] |
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4th Wednesday |
7:00pm |
Taizé [no service July/Aug] |
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| Tuesday & Thursday | 9 am to noon | |
| Wednesday | 9 am to 4 pm |
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