The Fifth Week of Easter

Holy Eucharist

Sunday at 8am & 10am

Wednesday at 5:30pm

with The Rev. Peter Tierney

This Week's Readings

First Lesson Acts 7:55-60

Psalm 31:1-5, 15-16

Epistle 1 Peter 2:2-10

Gospel John 14:1-14

Readings can be found on The Lectionary Page

Serving - 10am

Lessons Bob Larder

Prayers Jeanne Larder

Chalices Wendi Kotal 7 Fanny MAnston

Current Liturgical Minister Schedule

Coffee Hour Shirley Ayers

Current Coffee Hour Schedule

Counter Irene Nebiker

Current Counting Schedule

Wednesday Evening Services & Bible Study Return!

Spread the word! Beginning Wednesday, May 6th at 5:30PM with Rev. Peter. Bible Study also resumes on Wednesday, May 6th following the service (6:30ish).

Office hours will change to Mondays & Fridays 10am – 3pm and Wednesdays 3pm – 6pm.

Congratulations to

Wendi Kotal for passing the RI Bar Exam!

Help Wanted – Altar Guild

St James Altar Guild is looking for new/returning members! The duties are not strenuous but are important as members prepare the sanctuary for worship services. They also decorate the nave for special services. Men and women are welcome to attend a review/training session on Sunday, May 17th, following the 10am service. If you are an 8 o’clocker and are interested, you will be accommodated as well! Please see Rev. Peter or Shirley Ayers if you have questions or are interested in becoming a member.

The Food Bank is in need

of wrapped bars of soap, please.

Sarah M. Wales Scholoeship

Applications for the Sarah M. Wales scholarship are now available. Originally intended as a scholarship for aspiring elementary school teachers, the Sarah M. Wales Scholarship now rewards aspiring teachers of all kinds as well as those pursuing higher education for careers involving teaching others in some way. To receive an application, call the church office at 401-762-2222 or email the office at stjameswoon@outlook.com.

First-time applicants must include with their application an unofficial transcript of high school grades and two letters of reference from high school. Applicants who have already received a scholarship may reapply including an unofficial transcript of college grades and a one-page assessment of their academic and personal growth during the school year.

The application deadline is June 1, 2026. The scholarship is open to any qualified applicant; special consideration is given to those with an association with St. James Episcopal Church.

Spring Into Action and Rid Your Home Of Unneeded Extras!

The Coat of Many Colors and the Kitchen Ministry will be happy to receive them. We especially need sneakers and flip flops this season.(Please - new and gently used items only!) Happy Spring and thanks to all!

4th - Fanny Manston

5th - Rick Harrell

6th - William Juhr

If your name has been omitted, please contact the parish office.

Sunday, May 24th