Well, we had quite a day last Sunday! Pledging members of the parish should have received my member email on Tuesday about the church floor and our next steps (if you don't receive those, please let me know).

For this announcement, just be assured that we can and *will* worship in the church this Sunday for both services.

Beyond that, we have a fairly regular weekend at St. James: Sunday services at 9 & 10:30, Children's Chapel at the 10:30 service, and our first confirmation class for the new year on Sunday evening. The Gospel reading for Sunday is Jesus' famous line to "render to Caesar what is Caesar and to God what is God's," always a fun one for the preacher to wrap her mind around not to mention make meaningful to our daily lives. Among other things, I plan to speak about the priorities we set in our lives, as well as reflect on our pilgrimage to the Canadian border. So come if you want to hear how I will possibly weave all that together! And besides, we have great music planned for the 10:30 and, of course, the joy of all being together.

Looking forward to seeing everyone on Sunday --Mother Storm + 

Thursday Choristers 5:00 pm (2nd-8th graders) and Adult Choir, 7:00 pm

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

Sunday Services 9:00 and 10:30 am

Children's Chapel at the 10:30 AM Service

Preacher: The Rev. Astrid Storm, Celebrant: The Rev. Daniel Bentley

CPR and Safety Training for Staff and Vestry, 11:45 am

Confirmation Class (7th grade and up): 5:30 pm

Children's Chapel takes place weekly on Sundays at 10:35 am. More than a new name (and mascot! pictured above), this is a fresh way for our youngest members to worship together during the first part of our Sunday Holy Communion service. Kids will gather for a short, joyful liturgy filled with prayer, song, and stories from the Bible—then dive into hands-on formation activities that bring the day's lesson to life. Chapel is led by our High School interns, with support from our clergy. Victoria, our music director, will be teaching our Cherubs a new song each month to be shared at the 10:30 am. service! Children's Chapel takes place during the first half of the 10:30 am service. Everyone begins worship together, with the kids leaving after the opening Collect and returning for Communion.

Confirmation classes for kids 7th-12th grades take place Sunday evenings during the school year in this two-year program, culminating in confirmation by the bishop. All are welcome. Taught by the clergy of St. James. For the schedule and list of classes, click here. For questions, email the Rev. Daniel Bentley at curate@stjamesscarsdale.org.

In last Sunday's sermon, Fr. Daniel talked the anxiety of the Israelites and the golden calves we build when we feel God is not present. From the sermon:

Where is God? This is a question we might sometimes ask in wondering, but has an acute urgency in times of anxiety or crisis. Because it’s in those times we want something firm to cling to. When we are buffeted by the storms of the world, here is something to which we are firmly tethered.

 And there may be moments when the Spirit of God feels close, present, as near to us as the person next to us in the pews. When we can feel the Spirit’s breath on our neck, or moving through us, or moving through all that which surrounds us. 

And there are times when that Spirit might feel like vapor. A gas that has escaped up into the atmosphere. Inaccessible. Distant. Everywhere and yet, nowhere.

And so what happens in those moments? Well, sometimes we make golden calves. 

Join us for our annual Historic Graveyard Tour, Halloween Party, and Haunted House! New this year to kick-off the festivities is the Thrills and Chills organ concert at 5! All are welcome to get your spook on & learn about various personages in our graveyard in this really fun event for all ages. Don't forget your costume!

The Fordham Pantry is a great way for the whole family to get involved in helping others in our area. Volunteers 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 we'll add you to our list.

All Saints' Sunday is November 1, and it's our custom to print and read aloud the list of our deceased loved ones and those in our parish who have recently died. You can add names to the necrology until Wednesday, October 28, at the link below. 

“Intimate, immaculately fashioned” -The New York Times

Join us for an intimate evening of chamber music by the renowned Helicon Ensemble on Friday, November 6th at 7pm.  They will present their program “Children of Orpheus”. Their 2026-27 season also includes performances at The Baryshnikov Arts Center and The Frick Collection. A great opportunity to hear them at St James!

Click the button below for more information and tickets. Advance ticket purchase recommended!

Did you know we gather every Wednesday morning for a simple, 25-minute mid-week service? It's a great way to refresh or reset yourself spiritually. All welcome. Drop in as you can. Led by the clergy, and followed, for those who wish to join us, by an informal Bible Study. Absolutely no prior knowledge of the Bible needed.

All Saints' Sunday on November 1, 9 & 10:30 am 

Death and Dying Reflective Forum led by Fr. Daniel, Sunday November 1, 11:45 am

Breakfast Run on Sunday November 8, 6:30 am

Rural and Migrant Ministries Forum/Panel, Sunday November 15, 11:45 am

"O" Antiphons Advent Procession with Lessons & Carols, Sunday December 6th,  5pm

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.