The gift of Service involves accomplishing practical and necessary tasks which free up, support, and meet the needs of others; in Service we willingly share one another’s burdens and identify closely with their needs.
Here are ministries at St. James’ that utilize the gift of Serving:
Acolyte/Crucifer
Vest for services and assist in liturgical duties such as lighting altar candles, carrying the processional cross, or assisting the priest in preparing the altar at Communion.
CONTACT Vicki Hall for children acolytes; Zack Thompson for adult acolytes
EMAIL | vhall@stjames.org
EMAIL | zthompson@stjames.org
Candle Team
Assist in setting up candles for our 6pm candlelight Communion, as a meditative spiritual practice before worship.
CONTACT | Grace Beacham
EMAIL | gbeacham@stjames.org
Chalice Bearer
Serve consecrated wine at our Eucharistic services.
CONTACT | The Rev. Zack Thompson
EMAIL | zthompson@stjames.org
Thrift Sale
Volunteer at one of our semi-annual thrift sales and/or help in preparations.
CONTACT | Grace Beacham
EMAIL | gbeacham@stjames.org
Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper
Serve as a cook or host at our annual Shrove Tuesday pancake supper.
CONTACT | Grace Beacham
EMAIL | gbeacham@stjames.org
Receptions and Suppers
Assist in planning and setting up for various parish receptions and suppers throughout the year, like our annual Christmas Caroling.
CONTACT | Grace Beacham
EMAIL | gbeacham@stjames.org
Homecoming
Help plan and assist in the annual parish homecoming celebration in September.
CONTACT | Grace Beacham
EMAIL | gbeacham@stjames.org
Parish Life Committee
Serve on the committee that helps plan and coordinate our parish life and fellowship events.
CONTACT | Grace Beacham
EMAIL | gbeacham@stjames.org
Parent Lunch
Help coordinate our annual luncheon for parents.
CONTACT | Vicki Hall
EMAIL | vhall@stjames.org
Friday Friends
Help organize periodic events for middle school-aged youth on Friday evenings.
CONTACT | Calvin Bushman
EMAIL | cbushman@stjames.org
Easter Egg Hunt
Help with our annual event on Easter Sunday for kids of all ages.
CONTACT | Vicki Hall
EMAIL | vhall@stjames.org
Grants Committee
Serve on this committee tasked with making site visits and determining grants to be made to small social service agencies throughout the city.
CONTACT | Co’Relous Bryant
EMAIL | cbryant@stjames.org
Osborne Association Partnership
Chaperone a weekend outing, or help to organize and put on annual events (like our School Supply Drive and Share the Joy Christmas Party) for children with an incarcerated parent.
CONTACT | Co’Relous Bryant
EMAIL | cbryant@stjames.org
Community Kitchen Meal Program
Assist in preparing and serving lunch to ~100 hungry and homeless guests at St. James’.
CONTACT | Co’Relous Bryant
EMAIL | cbryant@stjames.org
Samaritan’s Closet
Help to sort or distribute new and gently used clothing to our meal program guests and others in need.
CONTACT | Co’Relous Bryant
EMAIL | cbryant@stjames.org
Migration and Refugee Ministry
Join parishioners in ministry activities focused on serving refugees, migrants and immigrants.
CONTACT | Co’Relous Bryant
EMAIL | cbryant@stjames.org
St. Jamesians’
Help coordinate events for parishioners in their 20s and 30s, focused on faith, fellowship, and service.
CONTACT | Calvin Bushman
EMAIL | cbushman@stjames.org
Bulletins
Help assemble bulletins and programs for church services and special events.
CONTACT | Marisa Curcio
EMAIL | mcurcio@stjames.org
