For religious concerns, contact the office at (906) 632-2451.
The answering machine is checked daily.
REMINDER TO EVERYONE
All COVID protocols at St. James’ have been lifted. Please stay home if you are feeling ill. Remember even though the mask requirement is lifted, you are still free to wear one.
Stay healthy and get the vaccine when you can.
IF YOU HAVE A PASTORAL EMERGENCY, CALL ST. JAMES (906) 632-2451 AND LEAVE A MESSAGE. MESSAGES WILL BE CHECKED ON A REGULAR BASIS.
SERVICE SCHEDULE AT ST. JAMES’
Sundays - 10am
Holy Eucharist
4th Sunday of the month is Morning Prayer
Healing Service - Once a Quarter
Office hours are Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays 9 a.m. - 12noon.
DATES TO REMEMBER
Sun. 10/6 – 10am - St. Francis Celebration Pet Blessing – Bishop Ray Visits St. James
Sun. 10/20 - 11am - Vestry Meeting
Fri/Sat. 10/25-26 - Diocesan Convention
Sat. 11/2 - 10am – Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe Installation Watch Party w/Brunch
Sun. 11/3 - 10am - All Saints Day - The team will be collecting pictures for a memorial board for All Saints Day, beginning October 27 thru November 2. Please get names to Pam by Wednesday, October 30 to be included in the Sunday, November 3 All Saints bulletin.
Sun, 11/10 – 10am - Veterans Day Service. Please submit veteran’s names (past or present) to the church office by Wednesday, November 6.
Sun. 11/17 - 11am - Vestry Meeting
Watch the e-newsletter and bulletin for further details.
It's CONVENTION PLANNING TIME!
The 128th Annual Convention of the Diocese of Northern Michigan will be a two-day gathering held on Friday, October 25 at St. Paul’s, Marquette and on Saturday, October 26 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Negaunee. Representing St. James will be Katie Chipman-Bergsma, Dave Cook, Susan Harries, Ruth Neveu, and Margaret Stiling. Thank you for your representation.
It is never too late to turn in a Pledge Card or request envelopes. Let Pam know if you would like envelopes.
Besides giving to the church to keep things running, we have another place donations can be made.
The "Youth Activity Fund." This fund will help cover costs for youth functions that are planned by Katie Chipman-Begsma and the MST. Donations will always be welcome to help fund these activities. Please remember to put "Youth Activities" on the check memo line.
Pancake Breakfasts are always held after the 10 a.m. service on the second Sunday of the month, with the exception of June, July, and August.
One last thing, another way to give back to St. James' is to volunteer or get involved when asked.
It takes all of us to keep St. James' going.
PRAYER FOR ST. JAMES'
We pray the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give us a spirit of wisdom and revelation as we come to know Him, so that, with the eyes of our hearts enlightened, we may know what is the hope which God has called us. Amen. Epheasians 1:17-18a
No matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here.
St. James’ welcomes ALL who wish to serve GOD through Jesus Christ.
REACH OUT AND CELEBRATE THE LOVE OF CHRIST!
ST. JAMES' VESTRY MEMBERS
2025: Katie Chipman-Bergsma, Nikki Clark
2026: Linda Bourque, Ruth Neveu
2027: Bruce Lynn
Senior Warden: Linda Bourque
Junior Warden: Cal Woodard (Non-voting)
Treasurer: Bruce Lynn
Clerk of the Vestry: Ruth Neveu
MINISTRY SUPPORT TEAM
Rev. Bob Aldrich - Priest
Katie Chipman-Bergsma - Member
David Cook - Member
Rev. Hilary Galey - Priest
Rev. J. Patrick Galey - Priest
Rev. Susan Harries - Priest
Rev. Gin Mannisto - Missioner
Margaret Stiling - Member