St. James Episcopal Church
9 Williams Street
Clinton NY

The Rev. Jennifer G. Montgomery,
Rector
tel: (315) 853-5359
e-mail:
st.jameschurch@verizon.net

St. James office hours: 9am  to noon, Monday through Friday.
The Rector's Sabbath Day is Monday.

Welcome to St. James Episcopal Church, Clinton NY.

Saturday Service - 5:15 PM
Sunday Service - 9:30 AM

The Rev. Jennifer G. Montgomery, Rector
church office: (315) 853-5359
church e-mail: st.jameschurch@verizon.net


Ordinary Time: The Season of Pentecost
During the church season of Pentecost or "Ordinary Time", we focus on the mission of the church and our responsibility of proclaiming by word and deed the Good News of God in Christ.

Map to St. James Episcopal Church
St. James is located at 9 Williams Street which is less than a block from the Village Green in Clinton, New York.
We welcome your presence at our Saturday or Sunday services. Please feel free to contact us if your have any questions or needs.

 St. James will join our neighbors, Stone Presbyterian Church and Clinton Methodists Church for worship on the Village Green. The service begins at 9am. Please bring a lawn chair.(There will be no Sunday service at St. James on August 31st ).
Our usual Saturday service will be held at 5:15pm. The Rev. Joell Szachara will be our guest preacher and presider for Holy Eucharist.

Karen Anderson has returned from Mississippi where she has be helping in the Katrina rebuilding efforts  with Camp Coast Care ministries.  Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori has designated August 31 2008 as Katrina Remembrance Sunday.Prayers of the people
Read more...

THIS WEEK AT ST. JAMES
Saturdays, 5:15 pm - Holy Eucharist
Sundays, 9:30 am - Summer Sundays - activities for children under 5th grade
Sundays, 9:30 am - Holy Eucharist with nursery
Wednesday, noon to 1 pm - Lectionary study
Fridays, 7:30 am - men's spirituality group
THIS MONTH AT ST JAMES

First Wednesday Worship - Wednesday, September 3rd 7pm

A Contemporary Service of Praise & Worship
for Youth and the Young at Heart

We begin a new way of worship that invites our youth and the young at heart to come once a month and experience God through song, praise and reflection.  Details...

 

Intergenerational Worship - September 7th
St. James Church will worship together in the Parish Hall.This intergenerational service is designed to invite participation of all ages and in this service we will commission our acolytes. Please plan to be present for this joy-filled service. Details

Homecoming Sunday - September 14th
Many churches have a tradition of "Homecoming Sunday" where all those who have moved away or been away from the church for awhile are invited to "come back home!" This day promises to be one of great celebration! Please come and invite someone to come with you! Details

Spirituality Group for Seekers and Skeptics - Mondays Sept 15 - Oct 27
"Living the Question" study series More...

Other community events

September 3, 7 p.m. - ELIJAH, a one-man show at Stone Presbyterian Church., Clinton. Details...

Fall Hospice Volunteer Training - Kate Doran, Volunteer Services Supervisor is setting up interviews for anyone interested in attending training. Details...

Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori has designated August 31 2008 as Katrina Remembrance Sunday. .."Katrina Remembrance Sunday is a way of remembering, of heralding the vast relief work that has gone on, and of reminding that there is still work to be done," says Neva Rae Fox, the Episcopal Church's program officer for public affairs...Bishop Charles E. Jenkins of Louisiana reflects:...Our work.has shifted from relief and recovery to now include redevelopment and biblical justice," he says. "The needs continue [to be] great and the resources are dwindling." Read more...

 "...As followers of Jesus, we are called to work for peace with justice in all contexts. The continuing war in Iraq demands our best efforts in seeking peace. May the Prince of Peace help us all to find peace in our day." Read more 
For resolution D020 passed at General Convention 2006 - to end war in Iraq

from Presiding Bishop,Katharine Jefferts Schori - March, 2007


ON GOING EVENTS
Sunday school - K -5th grade, Sundays 9:30 am
Spirtuality groups - 
Youth groups - 
Prayer List - 
In May 2008, five of our youth donated hair to Locks of Love,, a non-profit organization that provides hairpieces to financially disadvantaged children suffering from long-term medical hair loss. Doing our mission...reaching out to others.

The 100 year old slate roof of  St. James was replaced in May 2008. Work continues on the belfry (bell tower).  American Roofing installed a new rubberized roof and a new hatch door made. Using an 80-foot lift, H. R. Beebe is making repairs and the bell belfry will be painted later by Sexton painters. Click here for more...

Fair trade coffee
 St. James Church is now using fair trade coffee in our fellowship time after worship. We see this as one step we can take in helping to alleviate poverty in the world by helping these farmers provide financially for their families.
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    St. James Episcopal Church
    9 Williams Street | Clinton, New York 13323 | PH: 315-853-5359


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