Friday Morning Prayer Online, 9:00 am (on our Youtube channel)

Saturday Charis Chamber Voices Concert, 4:00 pm

Services for the Third Sunday in Lent 9:00 & 10:30 am

Children's Church School During the 10:30 am Service

Rector's Lenten Book Discussion, 11:40 am

Jr and Sr Youth Groups Trivia Night and Dinner, 6:00 pm

Charis Chamber Voices returns to present “Eternal Light” bringing together sacred works that move from joy to consolation. They will share Haydn’s charming Little Organ Mass offering elegance and intimacy, juxtaposed with Buxtehude’s Herren var Gud bursting with jubilant energy. The heart of the program is the beloved Fauré Requiem, sung with the Choir of St James, is a work of serenity and hope that shines with its vision of eternal rest and peace. A festive reception follows.

We’re excited to invite you to a fun and engaging Youth Group Trivia Night at St. James the Less!

Date & Time: Sunday, March 8, from 6:00–8:30 PM
Location: The Parish Hall @ St James the Less

The evening will feature a lively trivia competition run by “Trivia Tim,” who also hosts Trivia Night at JackieB’s in Scarsdale. It promises to be a great mix of friendly competition, laughter, and community fun. Families of Youth are also welcomed to participate, so please feel free to join in the fun. Dinner will be provided and will feature Dominican cuisine, prepared by the Crane Family Grandma. :)

To help us plan appropriately, please have each attendee (both parents and youth), RSVP individually so we can ensure we have enough food for everyone.

It's not at all too late to join us for a four-week discussion of Bishop Marianne Budde's book "How to Be Brave." We'll explore our own moments of (or desire for) courage, and reflect on how our spiritual inner lives play out in the world around us. Led by the rector, the Rev. Astrid Storm.

Last Sunday, Rev. Michelle preached on Psalm 121 and the words of comfort it has provided to her and so many, including the recently deceased Gospel singer Richard Smallwood, who wrote a setting to this Psalm.

From the sermon: 

It is a beautiful and resonant song of praise, centering in the words and images of Psalm 121. When I think of it, I think of how the song gave me strength when I was in mourning over the sudden death of a friend. How the words and melodies wrapped around me to carry me in a time of deep grief and confusion—a time when God seemed far.

Richard Smallwood wrote that song in 1995 when he was caring both for his mother who was ill, and his terminally ill godbrother. He describes the song as “valley praise.” Unlike “Mountaintop praise” which is praising God when things are going well, “valley praise” is singing out to God from a place of difficulty and uncertainty. When we are looking up at the hill before us, unsure if or how we can climb it. Perhaps unsure even how we got here in the first place.

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. 

St. James is hosting the annual Rural & Migrant Ministry (RMM) Coffee House on Saturday, March 21, featuring live music performances and karaoke, wine, apps and dessert. All proceeds go to support the youth of RMM, and families, who have had a particularly challenging year. Sign up below to bring something or contribute your musical talent! You can read more or view the flyer here.

Did you know that we regularly post pictures of our events and community life on both our Facebook and Instagram pages? Click the button below and be sure to follow us, as well! Recent pictures include: the confirmation field trip, Sunday's book signing, the Fordham pantry, and more.

When people start attending St. James, or even after many years, they often choose to become more formally affiliated with the Episcopal Church. Everyone who gives financially and attends semi-regularly is an official member, but there are further steps adults can take.

1. Confirmation. If you've been baptized but not confirmed in the Episcopal Church, you can meet with the clergy, take a short course on the tradition, and be confirmed by the bishop at his visitation (April 19).

2. Reception. If you've been confirmed in another tradition (Roman Catholic, Lutheran, Presbyterian, etc.) you can be "received" into the Episcopal Church by the bishop at his visitation. This means having your confirmation recognized and received by our tradition.

3. You can simply be welcomed in a public way during church one Sunday, with or without the bishop.

All these are great ways to show commitment to St. James and the Episcopal Church, and people often find them to be very meaningful steps. Fill out the short form below if you'd like to know more and/or move forward. You can also talk to Mo. Storm on a Sunday.

There are limited spots for our upcoming pilgrimage to Upstate New York, where we'll be taking part in a "delegation" of parishioners to various towns to visit the homes and workplaces of the many migrant workers who live in our state. Organized by Rural and Migrant Ministries, this is a trip you won't want to miss. We have just 20 spots, so sign up as soon as you can. For ages 6th grade and up. Priority will go to pledging members of St. James. 

TO EXPRESS INTEREST, CLICK HERE. For details on the days' activities, click the button below.

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.