The Ministries of St James' Church
Women of St. James’
All women are invited to be a part of this group of dedicated
and hard working members who meet monthly to plan for social events,
seasonal celebrations, fund raisers, community projects, and
fellowship.
In 2007, this group began sponsoring a
thrift shop.
They hope to raise money to purchase a new heating system for
the Parish Hall, so that it will continue to be available for parish
use and outside groups well into the future.
The St. James’ thrift shop is open on
Tuesdays, from 12 p.m. –
8 p.m. and 6 – 8 p.m.
Outreach Committee
The outreach committee’s focus this year is our local
community. We distribute
food baskets to neighbors in need on all the major holidays.
We also keep an ear open for other needs as they arise.
Another service is distributing the flowers from the altar to
sick and shut in friends and members, or to local nursing homes.
Members of St. James’ are active in various aspects of our
worship services. These
ministries include the following:
Altar Guild:
Prepare the linens, altar hangings, and Eucharistic vessels for our
worship service
Eucharistic Ministers:
Serve the chalice during the Communion service
Readers:
Read the lessons at all services of worship
Lectors:
Lead “Morning Prayer” on occasional Sunday mornings
Acolytes:
Carry the processional cross or torches and assist the priest in
preparing the table for the Eucharist
Ushers:
Greet those who come to church and distribute worship bulletins;
take attendance; receive the offerings of the congregation
The property committee is charged with the responsibility of
maintaining the buildings and grounds of the church.
We are a historic church with a grave yard dating back to the
1700’s., and we have beautiful buildings which are in continual need
of maintenance and repair.
Our facilities are used not only by church members, but also by many
outside groups - such as AA and private rentals.
In 2008, we will begin a cooperative effort with the Bristol
Riverside Theatre and host a series of five “readings” by this
theatre group on Sunday evenings.