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.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Friday, June 27, 2025 - Engineers Day Table at City Hall Grounds - The City of Sault Ste. Marie will be hosting its annual celebration of Engineers Day with a number of venues to celebrate this one day-of-the-year event when residents and visitors alike can walk across one of the famous Soo Locks.
St. James' will have a table and canopy set up on the City Hall Grounds to provide information and child friendly games and give away materials. Help is needed to set up the canopy, tables, chairs and prizes/small games for kids and help staff this venue for a period of time. The set-up time is 9am. The event runs from 10am-4pm. (Click here to see pictures from the Pride Celebaion Table.)
Prayer Service participants will leave City Hall grounds at 11:30am and meet at St. James' parking lot at 12noon.
Ending Gun Violence Prayer Service at St. James' Parking Lot -St. James is hosting a prayer service in the parking lot for all who wish to advocate for Ending Gun Violence. We need some folks from St. James' to be present and also lead the service (anyone can do this as it is all printed out). Please contact Pam at the office or any member of the MST if you can participate in this event . It should not be any longer than about 30 minutes.
Saturday, July 19, 2025 - UP Wild Outdoor Nature Prayer Service - Sherman Park Pavilion area 2:00 p.m. Rain or Shine. More info to follow. Contact Susan Harries or Katie Chipman-Bergsma for details.
Sunday, July 20, 2025 - Ecumenical Worship Service and Picnic - Worship begins at 10:30am at Sherman Park. Set-up is at 9:30am. Each congregation should bring enough meat (burgers, hot dogs and buns) to serve our congregation. Also, coolers, ice, beverages to serve our congregation, lawn chairs for each person, a cook and server/helper at the grill, and 1-2 people to help set up 9:30am and clean up afterwards. Each family is requested to bring a dish to pass which will serve 8-10 people. Serving dishes and utensils should be labeled so they can make it home with their owners!
PLEASE DO SIGN UP SO WE KNOW HOW MUCH FOOD TO PURCHASE!
For more information on any of these events, please contact either Susan Harries by phone or email at 906-322-1793 or bmcsharries@yahoo.com or Katie Chipman-Bergsma at 906-440-8942 or chipsofaheart@gmail.com
DATES TO REMEMBER
Fri, 6/27 – 9:00am-4:00pm - Engineers Day Table at City Hall Grounds
12:00pm - St. James Hosting Parking Lot Service for Ending Gun Violence
Thu, 7/3 – 3:00pm - Freighter View Service
Sat, 7/19 – UP Wild Outdoor Nature Prayer Service – 2pm – Sherman Park Pavilion
Sun, 7/20 – 10:30am - Ecumenical Service - Sherman Park
Sun, 8/17 – 11:00am - Vestry Meeting (Tentative)
Watch the e-newsletter and bulletin for further details.
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
2026: Linda Bourque, Ruth Neveu
2027: Bruce Lynn
2028: Sandy DePlonty, Cal Woodard
Senior Warden: Linda Bourque
Junior Warden: Cal Woodard
Treasurer: Sandy DePlonty
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