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Sunday Services, Fordham Pantry & Midnight Run, & More

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This Weekend at St. James the Less

Friday Online Morning Prayer on our Youtube Channel, 9:00 am

Saturday St. James Fordham Pantry, 8:00 am (details below)

Sunday Breakfast Run, 6:30 am (details below)

Sunday Services 9:00 & 10:30 am

Coffee Hour after both services

Children's Church School, 10:30 am service

Parking Lot and Building Access Updates (details below)

For more infomation visit:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0E4CAFA728A5FD0-sjtl1

Bring Something to Coffee Hour

St. James Fordham Food Packing & Distribution

Saturday, September 27 + 8:00 AM

All are welcome to help us pack 300+ grocery bags for the food insecure in the neighborhood of our partner parish, St. James Episcopal Church in Fordham. To be added to the email distribution list for this ministry (where you'll receive reminders and occasional updates), click the button below and follow the link. Thank you!

For more infomation visit:

http://stjamesscarsdale.org/events/st-james-fordham-food-packing-distribution/2025-09-13

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Breakfast Run to NYC

Sunday, September 28 + 6:30 AM

All are welcome to join us as we make a trip into the city to feed the homeless. This is program in coordination with the Westchester-based "Midnight Run" organization. Youth and children are welcome and encouraged to participate with their families.

You can sign up to attend or donate something at the link below.

For more infomation visit:

http://stjamesscarsdale.org/events/breakfast-run-to-nyc/2025-09-28

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St. Francis Blessing of the Animals

St. Francis Blessing of the Animals

Next Sunday October 5 + 9 & 10:30 AM Services

Our popular annual blessing of the animals in commemoration of the feast of St. Francis is in just over a week! Bring your pets to either service--9 or 10:30--for their annual blessing from the clergy. All creatures welcome!

Organ and Brass Fireworks

Organ and Brass Fireworks

Next Sunday October 5 + 3:00 PM

St James the Less’ Director of Music and Organist, Victoria Shields kicks off our 2025-2026 concert season with music for organ and brass quintet featuring music by Praetorius, Gigout, Vierne, Strauss, Howells, Puccini, with a bit of Star Wars on the side. We hope you’ll join us for this concert for all ages!

$45 for adults

Free for children 18 and under

For more infomation visit:

http://stjamesscarsdale.org/events/organ-and-brass-fireworks--186/2025-10-05

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Adult Choir Rehearsals

Adult Choir Rehearsals

Every Thursday + 7:00 PM

A new choir year has arrived! New voices are always welcome to join this fantastic group of musicians and friends! We rehearse and sing weekly and are flexible with those with busy schedules. Contact Victoria at music@stjamesscarsdale.org if you are interested in singing!

For more infomation visit:

http://stjamesscarsdale.org/events/adult-choir-rehearsals/2025-09-11

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Weekly Wednesday Eucharist & Bible Study

Meets every Wednesday. Drop-ins welcome.

Our weekly Wednesday Eucharist in the chapel is a great way to center yourself during the week. Those who wish may join us afterwards for Bible Study. The Eucharist is 9:30 and lasts 30 minutes, and the Bible study begins in the Isom Room at 10 and lasts for just under an hour. Drop in any time! 

Spiritual Threads: A Practice of Comfort & Creativity

Spiritual Threads: A Practice of Comfort & Creativity

Thursday, October 2nd + 7:00 PM

Spiritual Threads provides a space to reflect on our lives together. Bring whatever craft you're working on, or just come enjoy the conversation. Whether you knit, crochet, quilt, needlepoint, or just like being around people who do, we'll all explore our spirituality and develop new friendships. We meet in Mother Storm's office (upstairs). Check the newsletter or join the mailing list below for future dates!

For more infomation visit:

http://stjamesscarsdale.org/events/spiritual-threads/2025-09-25

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Last Sunday's Sermon

Find Sermons Posted Here Throughout the Fall

Sunday's sermons will continue to be posted during Mo. Storm's sabbatical. You can click the link below each week for the latest from Rev. Michelle, Mother Eliza or Father Holton.

For more infomation visit:

https://www.stjamesscarsdale.org/podcasts/media

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Join Us on a Pilgrimage in 2026

Registration is Now Underway + Next Group Gathering is December 7

A pilgrimage is so many wonderful things: time getting closer to friends and fellow parishioners, time learning about places and people who shaped history, and time apart with God. Join Mo. Storm on this rare chance to travel together and walk a portion of The Pilgrim's Way, an ancient pilgrimage trail to Canterbury Cathedral. The pilgrimage will take place June 24-July 3, 2026. NEW: the button below will take you directly to all the information you need to know: itinerary, pricing, and down payment/reserve your spot. Reserve by mid-October! All are welcome, family and friends included. This trip will be well worth the time and effort. Please join us!

For more infomation visit:

https://portal.myfaithjourneys.com/account/signin

REGISTER HERE Use Group Code 26009

This Sunday's Bulletin

You can view this Sunday's bulletin at the link below. Names of all readers, servers, and acolytes are always listed on the last page of the bulletin. Readings are also there for readers to view in advance.

For more infomation visit:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/12od7Y6lG9ry6H3rKLPvdZN8kigq3VUw7dbUu9TwyJ-I/edit?usp=sharing

This Sunday's Bulletin

In Case You Missed It Last Week

Parking Lot and Building Access Updates

Last Wednesday marked a big milestone in our parking lot renovation: the opening of the North Lot off Crane Road! While it’s not yet in its final form, we are thrilled to have more parking space available—and grateful for the extensive water remediation work installed beneath it.

As construction continues, please note that the Church Road driveway is no longer accessible. In addition, our three most commonly used entrances—the Great Hall ramp and red doors, the Cloister’s glass doors, and the north nave red doors—are within the active construction zone and will remain closed until further notice.

Where to Park on Sundays

1. The North Lot

  • Cars will enter and exit from Crane Road during this phase.
  • Although the lot is larger, we will still need to double park until the project is completed.
  • Our Sextons, Jose and Lynard, along with Vestry members, will be on hand to help guide parking.

2. Street Parking

  • If you are able, please consider parking on the street to free up space in the lot. Parking is available on:
    • Rochambeau Road (3 hours)
    • Church Road (2 hours)
    • Autenreith Road (1 hour)
  • As always, please be mindful of our neighbors and follow posted signage.

How to Enter the Building on Sundays

There will be three entry points. Please note all of them involve stairs. We unfortulalety will not have ramp access at this time. If you need assistance please look for a Vestry Member or Sunday Greeter to help enter the building.

  1. Great Hall northern doors (main entry from the North Lot pictured above). These will be open for services every Sunday and locked after the last coffee hour or planned gatherings.
  2. Nursery School red doors facing the North Lot. (Pictured above, to the left of the Great Hall with a Welcome sign)
  3. South Nave red doors (near the Resurrection Garden). If you park on Church Rd or Autenreith Rd, this is your closest entrance after walking up graveyard path. Fun fact: this was the entry point the founding members of the church used back in the 1850s!

Building Entry (Monday–Saturday)

During the week, please coordinate with Shareda in the office to schedule any meetings or group activities on the property. Both access to the building and North Lot availability must be confirmed in advance.

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10 Church Lane
Scarsdale, NY
United States 10583

(914) 723-6100

office@stjamesscarsdale.org