August 3 - 7

Creator's Camp:

Making & Growing Together!

There is still time to sign up for this amazing adventure!

Join us for a fun-filled week of creativity where kids can dive into art, music, theater, gardening, cooking, and mindfulness! They’ll have a blast exploring and expressing their talents while learning to nurture their passions. The excitement culminates in a heartwarming showcase where families and friends can cheer for their young stars and watch them shine like never before! It’s going to be an unforgettable journey of discovery and joy!

Ages 3 – 5: Little Sprouts Camp

Dates: August 3–7

Time: 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM

Click Here to register and learn more!

*Scholarships are available! To apply for a scholarship or with any questions, click here to email the Director of Children, Youth & Families, StephJo Wise.

Sundays, August 9, 16, 23 & 30

Schools of Hope: Ollie's Closet Annual

School Supply Drive

Thank you to all who attended our Schools of Hope Saturday Night Mass. Because of your generosity, we raised almost $1,600 for the Lancaster

Education Foundation.

Our Schools of Hope work at Saint James continues with Ollie's Closet School Supply Drive August 9, 16, 23 & 30.

The beginning of the 2026-27 school year is just around the corner, and the teachers and students at Carter and MacRae Elementary School need our help.

Donating school supplies is easy. Look for the closet door in the narthex and pick a card from the door listing an item requested by the school. Add it to your shopping list and drop it off the next time you come to church.

Monetary donations to Ollie's Closet can also be made by check or online. Please make your check payable to Saint James with Carter and MacRae Elementary School in the memo line, and drop it in the offertory. Or, click here to give online.

PLEASE NOTE: The list of requested school supplies has changed! Click here to see what has been requested by Carter & MacRae teachers for the upcoming school year.

Saturday, August 15 | 8:30 - 10:30 AM

Upper Room Men's Group

Parish House Forum Room

For our next men's gathering, we will discuss a recent Wall Street Journal article by Nicholas Epley, titled "The Science of Talking to Strangers." The research suggests something surprising: most of us underestimate how rewarding conversations with unfamiliar people can be. We often assume such interactions will be awkward, uncomfortable or uninteresting, yet they frequently leave us feeling more connected, informed and encouraged than expected.

We will examine how closely these findings align with scriptural themes; time and time again, God works through unexpected encounters with strangers, travelers, neighbors and those outside our 'comfort zones.'

This meaningful discussion will give us an opportunity to reflect on how we connect with others, what holds us back from meaningful conversations and what God might be teaching us through people we have not yet met.

Please join us, whether you're a regular participant or a first-timer, to be a part of "the dudes of Saint James" for great community and conversation.

Menu: Assorted baked oatmeal dishes, sausage links, coffee, juice.

Sunday, August 16 | 5:00 - 7:00 PM

Youth Group Pool Party!

We’re closing out summer with a splash! All youth in grades 6 – 12 are invited to join us for an evening of swimming, soaking in the hot tub, and spending time with friends at the Clark family’s beautiful backyard pool.

We’ll have pizza and dessert to keep everyone fueled for fun. Adult supervision will be present. Bring a towel, your swimsuit and a friend!

Registration is required for planning purposes. Click here to let us know you'll be attending. Please RSVP by Aug 13th.

Wednesday, August 19 | 3:00 PM

Holy Eucharist at Willow Valley

Residents of Willow Valley are warmly invited to come together with clergy and staff from Saint James and Holy Trinity Lutheran churches to celebrate Holy Eucharist in Manor North Auditorium on the third floor of the main building in Manor North. All are welcome to partake in this meaningful occasion; feel free to bring a friend!

Thursday, August 20 | 6:45 PM

Episcopal Night at the Stormers!

The Lancaster Convocation is heading to the ballpark! Join us for an Episcopal outing at the Stormer's Game on Thursday, August 20 at 6:45 PM.

The Stormers are taking on the Long Island Ducks. Gates open at 5:30 PM. We'll all sit together and cheer on our home team! Please sign up so we can make sure there are enough seats in our section. This event is free for participants! Please sign up by August 7. See you at the ballpark!

Click Here to Sign Up!

Date: Thursday, August 20

Time: 6:45 PM - 10:00 PM EDT

Location: Penn Medicine Park, 650 N. Prince St., Lancaster

Saturday, August 22 | 8:30 - 12:00 PM

Growing in Faith at Saint James

Are you curious about the Saint James Community and the Urban Well? Do you want to explore the Episcopal Church and the Anglican Communion in more depth? These sessions are an engaging way to share our faith journeys, explore Church history and its impact on our present practices, tour our beautiful campus, and learn more about our school of prayer and service in the Lord. Join us to discover what it means to be a member of this vibrant community!

Click here for more info and to register.

Faith, Loyalty and Revolution

American Revolution Podcasts

The final episode of the three-part Contemplative Citizenship podcast series 1776 at Saint James: Faith, Loyalty, and Revolution is now available on Podbean, Amazon and Spotify.

In this episode entitled Independence for All but Only Liberty for Some, three contributors focus on the Patriots who worshipped at Saint James, particularly Edward Hand, who had a distinguished career in the Continental Army and George Ross, who was a signer of the Declaration. It looks at the paradox of fighting for liberty while being an enslaver, and tells the remarkable story of Dinah McIntire, a freed slave who is buried in our churchyard.

The episode invites reflections on the lives of the people featured in this series and asks what their choices might say about ours today. Click here to listen to the podcast.

July - August

Experience the ASPIE Artists Exhibition

Throughout the month of August, we invite you to explore a beautiful exhibition of artwork created by the talented artists of ASPIE, now displayed throughout the Church. With more than twenty pieces on view, the exhibition celebrates the creativity, skill, and unique perspectives of adults with disabilities.

Be sure to stop by the Groff Room near the Narthex, where you can watch a video introducing the ASPIE artists and hear their personal stories. The exhibition offers a wonderful opportunity to connect more deeply with the artists and the mission of ASPIE, a nonprofit organization that empowers adults with disabilities by providing opportunities for artistic expression and sustainable income through the sale of their work.

As you make your way through the Church this month, we hope you'll take time to enjoy the artwork, learn about the artists, and celebrate the gifts they share with our community.

Summer Fellowship Before and

After the 10:30 AM Service

Stop by the narthex for coffee, lemonade and treats between services and after the 10:30 AM service. Enjoy this casual time to greet friends, catch up with long-time parishioners and introduce yourself to someone new!

Want to take part in this hospitality ministry? All you need to do is simply be present at the cookies/lemonade/coffee table to greet parishioners and visitors. Saint James will provide the coffee, lemonade and treats. Click here to sign up for this ministry. Have questions? Click here to email Andrew Flinchbaugh

Children's Chapel & Nursery Care

Have Resumed

Nursery Care and Children's

Chapel are back!

Nursery care on Sundays at the 10:30 AM Mass is for infants through age 3 in the lower-level seminar room of the church. Parents/guardians are asked to drop off their tots at 10:15 AM in the lower level of the church and pick them up by 11:45 AM.

Children's Chapel with StephJo Wise has also resumed for children ages 3-11. Children and youth ages 3 and above begin the morning in the sanctuary where they can experience the processional and the opening congregational prayers.

After the opening Collect, children are invited to the front of the sanctuary to make their way to the chapel and participate in songs, prayers, brief meditation and storytelling of the day’s Gospel and/or New and Old Testament readings.

Summer Office Hours

and Doorbell

For the remainder of the summer, through September 4th, the Parish House office hours are as follows:

Mon - Thurs: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Fri: Closed
Open for scheduled yoga classes/by appointment only on Fridays

Please note that the Parish House doorbell is currently out of order. Visitors are welcome to enter during office hours (Mon-Thurs 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM) and should check in at the front office.

Pastoral Care at

Saint James

Pastoral care ministries at Saint James support parishioners at life’s major turning points, as well as during extended periods of disability and recovery. A team of clergy and lay persons provide timely, professional pastoral care in an intimate and confidential manner. Our team respects parishioners’ rights to privacy and keeps strictly confidential all information about anyone receiving pastoral care. Click here for more information about pastoral care, or click here to email Kristle Evans, Pastoral Care Coordinator