Friday Morning Prayer Online, 9:00 am (at our Youtube Channel)

Sunday Services 9:00 & 10:30 am

Children's Church School 10:30 am

Coffee Hour after both services

Children and Communion Class 11:40 am - 12:10 pm

Join us after church THIS SUNDAY May 17 as Mo. Storm leads our kids in a short class on Holy Communion for elementary-age kids. Those who would like may then join her at the altar on Sunday May 31 to experience the service up close! This is a St. James the Less tradition and loads of fun.

Did you know? Last Sunday we celebrated the recipient of this year's Audrey Davies Award for outstanding service to the parish, Tracy Haffner. You can read her  bio here, and view pictures of the event (both events) at the link below or by clicking on the picture above. Last Thursday, several parishioners attended a gala where our very own Cheryl Smith was given the Legacy of Service Award for a lifetime of dedicated service to Children's Village and outreach causes (with a shout-out to St. James--thanks Cheryl!). You can read her bio and moving acceptance speech here. 

Thank you to our fantastic choir who has led music in our services faithfully all year! Sunday, May 17th is their last service singing together until the fall season. They will be singing music by Herbert Howells, accompanied by Dr. Jackson Borges, in celebration of a wonderful year together. While they are on summer break, they will be singing with you in the pews this summer. If you are interested in music and like to sing, the choir is always welcoming new members! Ask a choir member or contact Victoria Shields, Director of Music & Organist at music@stjamesscarsdale.org for more information about this ministry. Thank you, Choir of St James!

This Sunday, May 17th, we are delighted to welcome organist Dr. Jackson Borges, who will be assisting at the organ for our 10:30 service this Sunday morning. Dr. Borges is Organist & Minister of Music for Statesboro First United Methodist Church and adjunct professor of music at Georgia Southern University and is an active recitalist, silent movie accompanist, vocalist, conductor, and composer. Be sure to come early to hear the opening voluntary Sunday morning!

In last Sunday's sermon, Mother Storm preached on her favorite least-known days in the church: Rogation days. They're the days we've traditionally set aside to bless and celebrate the upcoming planting and growing seasons, which tied in nicely with Mother's Day--a happy convergence of the liturgical and secular calendars. 

From the sermon:

I like that these days put us in mind of our dependence on the earth, and our interdependence on all those who make it possible for us to go buy groceries in the absurdly convenient fashion we do. Behind everything we pluck up at the supermarket or from our Fresh Direct bags is a farmer, a planter, pickers, harvesters, nearby and halfway around the world. People. With lives and families, children, worries and joys, just like us ... 

I also like to observe Rogationtide as a church because it puts us in mind of a different sense of time. We’re so rushed, things are so immediate. We want something, we order it. We run to the store, maybe. What a hassle! Of course before any of that became available to us to receive at the click of a button, someone was tending to the slow, steady growth that brought that piece of fruit, or vegetable, or package of skinless chicken breasts into existence.

St. James has been connected for decades to the Scarsdale-Hartsdale Women's Interfaith Council, which hosts a spring gathering/event each year. This year's program features a lecture on the diversity of religious groups in the Westchester area. For more information, view the flyer. Note that this event is off-site, nearby but not at St. James the Less.

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.

Come celebrate the completion of our new parking lot and arrival court with kids' games, a bluegrass band, hot dogs, ice cream truck, and good fellowship! Bring a lawn chair or blanket and hang out with us!

St. James parents and Mo. Storm will be hosting on Saturday May 23 a gathering of families with younger kids (10 and under, give or take) at the St. James playground and adjacent rectory. Come grab coffee, pastries and snacks and enjoy getting to know one another and Mo. Storm. No need to RSVP--just come as you can!

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.