Parish News

Advisory Board

Tuesday, November 3rd, 1:30pm, St James in person or via Zoom 

Christian Education 

Make Disciples by Rev. Canon Dr. Philip Der, is a 4 week, in-person Bible based group discussion Journey with God. This group will meet weekly from October 23 to November 13th in person at St James in the downstairs meeting room. We meet Friday's at 2pm. Everyone is welcome to any or all of the sessions. 

The Light of Advent is a 4 week online Advent program that looks at the use of light in scriptures and what it means for us today. We will meeting Fridays at 2PM, beginning November 27, 2026. Contact Deacon Nancy for the Zoom Link. 

Cedarvale Senior Living 

Services are held in partnership with Christ Church, Roches Point usually on the second Monday of the month at 10:00 am. Volunteers welcome. Contact Canon David Neelands for details.

Outreach Focus

From October 13th until November 27th we will be collecting toys and gift cards for the Optimists of Keswick Annual Christmas Toy Drive. Unable to shop? Deacon Nancy will shop for you if you make a cash donation. 

During Advent the congregation is encouraged to donate to Alongside Hope World of Gifts. 

PAR

Why you should participate in PAR (pre-authorized remittance).

Convenience. If you already have automatic payments from your account to an insurance company, mortgage or utility, then you understand the principle of PAR. Your offering is received by the parish automatically every month. You choose the amount which can be changed with a written request.

Continual support. When you are away or miss a Sunday your support of outreach ministries and programs continues. The parish benefits from a regular, dependable flow of contributions.

To register for PAR and for further information contact Debra Harpley at deb@harpley.ca or leave a message at the church.

Prayer Chain

The parish has operated a confidential prayer chain for over 30 years. 

New members are always welcome. Screening in Faith required. Please speak to Peggy Kernohan if interested. 

Prayer Shawl Ministry

There are currently many blessed shawls at St James contact the parish office or ask a warden if you or someone your know would benefit from a blanket or shawl. 

River Glen Nursing Home Service

Our monthly services are usually held on the first Tuesday of the month at 10:00 am. Contact Canon David Neelands if you wish to volunteer. 

St. James Church Services 

Worship services at St james resume October 18th and will continue until May 16th. 

Scent Free Worship

Please refrain from using perfumes and colognes since some of our parishioners have extreme allergies. 

Saturday Zoom Church

7PM Contact Canon Neelands for the link.  This service resumed October 17th.