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’
Wednesdays - 10am - Healing Service w/Eucharist
Sundays - 10am - Holy Eucharist
4th Sunday of the month is Morning Prayer
Office hours are Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays 9 a.m. - 12noon.
DATES TO REMEMBER
Interfaith Power & Light sponsored movies at St. James - see posters below. If you plan on attending one or both of these films, please email Katie Chipman-Bergsma to RSVP.
Friday, April 26 - 6:30pm - Kiss the Ground
Saturday April 27 - 6:30pm - Common Ground
APRIL AND MAY MORNING PRAYER NEWS
As part of Dave's deacon training, he has been attending a class through the diocese. This class was open to all, so Margaret has been attending too. Part of this course was to write a litany. Rather than morning prayer on Sunday, April 28, Dave will be presiding a litany he wrote for Earth Day. Margaret's will be in place of morning prayer on May 26. Her litany is for mental health awareness. Since the lessons for that Sunday will not be the lectionary inserts, I will not be preparing a bulletin. Booklets will be provided for these services. The regular Sunday lessons and prayer list will still be put in this newsletter. Let's try to give Dave and Margaret our support, for all the work they have put into this.
Sunday, April 28 - Litany for Earth Day - Dave Cook presiding
Sunday, May 26 - Litany for Mental Health - Margaret Stiling presiding
Paperwork has obtained and filled out for the rental of two garden plots (#10 and #11) from the City on the south side of the power canal bridge off of Bingham Ave. The City will add compost and till up the plots. Hoses and water hook ups are available for use. Once the ground is prepared and the weather is appropriate for planting....
Saturday, May 11 - 10:30 a.m. - Volunteers will gather at St. James to plant cold tolerant seedlings of various kinds. Some members are starting seeds in their homes for transplanting. There will be some seeds to share and distribute to those who can nurture some at home. Following the planting session, we will re-gather at St. James' for lunch hosted by Hilary Galey. Another “planting bee” will be held (time and date tba) to plant warm weather seeds and bedding plants.
Sunday, June 9 - St. James' will host a parish picnic following the 10am service to celebrate the arrival of summer and the end of the school year. Hot Dogs and hamburgers will be provided by the Galeys. Please bring a side dish, salad, or dessert to share at the picnic. If rain is in the forecast, we will gather in the undercroft. Grill masters and grills to cook the meats are needed. Please let a member of the MST know if you can help with this job. Outdoor or indoor games will be available for use at this event. Watch the e-newsletter and bulletin for further details.
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Dates: June 16 - 22 (Sunday to Saturday)
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Location: Clear Lake Education Center - (8025 North Clear Lake Road, Manistique, MI 49854)
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Age Eligibility: All youth ages 10-18
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Cost: $300 per camper before May 1 and $400 after May 1 - (need-based assistance available)
Applications for camp are being accepted now. Lots of details to read on the website along with registration and contact information if you have questions. www.nmccamps.com
Download Brochure Here.
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 have started back up. They are always held after the 10 a.m. service on the second Sunday of the month. The next breakfast will be Sunday, March 10.
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