Parish Life
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How to get Things Done at St. James
The office staff has prepared this booklet to answer administrative questions. It covers photocopies, faxes, telephone, contracts and agreements, reimbursement and paying invoices, church van, maintenance, first aid cabinets, mailings, the Bulletin, the Epistle, brochures and newsletters, room use, meetings, safe church, Safeguarding God's Children, kitchen and pantry, Stillwell/Parish Hall events, Saturday events, non-parish events, and a a list of staff telephone numbers.
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Building and Grounds Committee
The committee is responsible for the maintenance and improvement of the physical plant of St. James. This includes everything from yard care to painting, and carpentry to window washing. All are encouraged to join periodic work groups.
Coffee Hour - Light refreshment is provided after both the 9:00 am and 11:00 am services in order to promote fellowship among the parishioners. We are always looking for interested parishioners to provide snacks for these gatherings.
Hospitality - This committee manages the use of the kitchen for St. James events and coordinates use of our kitchen by outside organizations. Volunteers are always welcome and needed to assist in the preparation, serving and clean-up of meals.
Communications Committee fosters the gathering and sharing of information in the parish through publications like the Epistle and the Web Page. It is also assists parish groups, at their request, with communications issues, problems or methods.
Epistle - The Epistle is the monthly newsletter of the parish of St. James. The Epistle is published 11 times a year and includes news about the happenings in our parish life as well as a calendar of upcoming events for the month. Material for the Epistle should be e-mailed to . If you have a submission and cannot make an electronic submission, please call the church office to arrange for someone to type and submit it for you. The editor is Richard Parsons - 692-3005
Every Member Canvass - The Canvass has the task of organizing and implementing the yearly pledge campaign to raise money for the general operating expense of the parish. Anyone interested in becoming involved in this endeavor is welcome to join in the effort.
Fun, Food & Fellowship
This social group helps couples and singles form bonds of friendship through an active social program. It meets monthly on the second Friday of each month for worship, lunch, and a program or trip. All parishioners and their friends are welcome to join the group at any time.
Greeters - This ministry's purpose is to make newcomers and visitors feel welcome at St. James. They greet those attending services and visit newcomers at home soon after their church visit.
Newcomers Incorporation Committee - The purpose is to welcome all newcomers to St. James and help them become part of the church family through visits by greeters, a welcoming letter and a visit from a commission member. The committee also coordinates a periodic "get-acquainted" party to facilitate newcomers meeting with clergy, vestry and other parishioners.
Nursery - St. James provides nursery care for infants and children through the age of four years old on Sunday mornings during the 9 am service, Sunday school hour, and the 11 am service. The nursery is staffed by both paid workers and volunteers, working together to provide loving care for our youngest parishioners.
Office Support Volunteers
St. James staffs the reception desk at the church with volunteers in half-day shifts. Presently ten people are scheduled to cover a specific shift at the front desk each week. Additional volunteers are available as substitutes. These volunteers answer the phone, greet visitors to the church, and help the office staff with various chores that can be done while covering the front desk. This ministry is essential to the parish and new volunteers are always welcome.
Contact the Church Office - 693-7458
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