SERVICES AND GATHERINGS THIS WEEK
SUNDAY, November 24th – 10:00 – Last Sunday after Pentecost - Reign of Christ
If you are unable to attend in person, the service is live streamed.
For links to the service and the order of service please visit St. James at: stjamesdundas.ca or the St. James Facebook page.
Tuesday Evening Prayer
The Tuesday evening prayer group has evolved. We are now meeting in a hybrid format. You are welcome to join us Tuesday evening at 6:15 in person in the parlour at St. James, or through Zoom at the same time.
If you would like to join via Zoom, please contact the office on Tuesdays by 4:00pm at stjamesdundas@outlook.com to receive the Zoom meeting link.
The meeting is a combination of prayer and discussion of either a devotional or a passage from scripture. We look forward to welcoming you.
WEDNESDAY – COMPLINE – 9:15 p.m. Compline will remain at 9:15 for the time being! Compline is a short service of night prayer. The heart of Compline is the recitation of several psalms. There is a short reading from scripture, intercession, and time for reflection. It is a beautiful way to close out an active day. Compline is offered by St. James’ through Facebook to bring the community together. If you cannot join live, the service is available afterwards on St. James’ Facebook channel.
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Are you wondering what is going on in our world today?
Can science and religion/spirituality be linked in this quest to find answers to the deeper questions of our lives?
If so, you might like to join Maddie and Carol
in a conversation that revolves around
the past, present, and future of humankind.
The meet will be on three Thursdays at 2 p.m., here in the parlour, beginning Thursday, November 28th.
Bring your questions, your ideas, your experiences, your doubts, to gather with friends and explore wide-ranging conundrums about what is happening in our world today,
and how it is likely to shape our future as God’s beloved
on planet Earth.
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13th ANNUAL COMMUNITY WINTER COAT, BOOT and SLEEPING BAG DRIVE
October 2024 To March 2025
Gently used, clean items may be placed in the containers located at the parking lot entrance to the church.
Please pass the word through your channels.
Contact Anne or Betty via the for more details or to help with this much needed outreach project.
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MONDAY AFTERNOON GAMES – First and third Monday of the month from 1.30 - 4pm, in the Parlour. Everyone is invited to participate.
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Monthly Services at Dundas Seniors’ Residences
Do you have a passion or interest in ministering with seniors in the Dundas Community? Can you spare a couple of hours a month? St. James is seeking ministry volunteers to help at three of the retirement residences where St. James provides a monthly service.
We are also seeking an individual to play the keyboard and/or piano at the Amica service. Please speak with Canon Leslie if you are able to help out with this important and rewarding ministry.
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House Tour
Preparations are well underway for the 48th annual House Tour on December 7.
Houses are confirmed and we are excited to say that Margaret’s Place will also be open to our ticket holders.
We are still looking for sponsors. If you know of a business or an individual who might be interested in advertising in our brochure, please contact Janet, Frank or Lynne via the office 905-627-1424 or stjamesdundas@outlook.com
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The Knitting group meetings on the first and third Wednesdays of the month at 1:30 in the St. James Church parlour. All are welcome!
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Viewing of "The Chosen" series Season 4 followed by brief conversation takes place on Wednesdays at 10am in the Parlour.
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Mission to Seafarers
Thanks to everyone who donated men's clothing for the seafarer’s mission. Sixteen (16) bags were delivered last week.
Another delivery will take place later in November.
Their store cupboard was getting low so they were very grateful.
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Share Your Musical Gifts This Advent!
Advent is almost here—and we want YOU to be part of making this season extra special! If you’re musically gifted (whether you sing, play an instrument, or have another musical talent), we’d love for you to share your gift with the congregation.
This is your chance to help lead us in worship and create a joyful, beautiful atmosphere as we prepare for Christ’s coming. Whatever your gift is, we want to hear from you – young and old alike!
Interested? Be in touch by November 17th by reaching out to the church office at 905-627-1424 or email stjamesdundas@outlook.com, and we’ll take it from there!
Let’s make this Advent a meaningful experience together!
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FUNDSCRIP
STAY TUNED FOR A DECEMBER ORDER DATE
Why not purchase gift cards through the St. James Fundscrip Program for friends, colleagues, and family, and help St. James raise money in the process.
Gift cards might be the perfect gift for the teenagers in your life.
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NEWCOMER MINISTRY
During the past year St. James has been blessed with a significant number of newcomers. A host family program is being developed where each newcomer is matched with a church member or family. The goal of the program is to help us get to know each other and assist newcomers with integrating into the community. If you are able to engage in this project you will be matched with a single or small group of newcomers. The expectation is that you get to know them and are available to answer questions, call them once a week and have them to your home once a month. Please contact Lynn or Marline if you would like to participate.
Questions that often arise relate to what newcomers might need. The following list is always required: Beds and small tables, chairs and small sofas, fabric and sewing machines, tools, computers, flat screen TV, microwave, iron or ironing board, blenders, toasters, bar fridges, suitcases with rollers, stereo equipment, pots and pans, cutlery, everyday dishes. Our newcomers greatly appreciate the wonderful generosity of the St. James congregation and talk about the church being their home.
One newcomer has secured a job close to Clappison Corners and needs to find a new home. If anyone is aware of a room in the Dundas or Waterdown area please be in touch. He will make a mature responsible tenant. Contact Terese or Lynn via the office 905-627-1424 or stjamesdundas@gmail.com
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Did you know…?
In response to the ever-present housing crisis and to provide a warm and welcoming experience to friends in need, the Cathedral Café, in partnership with St. Matthew's House, The City of Hamilton, and Hamilton Out of the Cold, is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Saturday. Their commitment includes providing 2 meals per day - a continental style breakfast from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and lunch from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. In addition, guests have access to washrooms, relief from inclement weather, and a variety of activities, services, and programs.
For many years St. James, along with other local churches, have helped those in need by providing a community meal and ensuring they find assistance. The Cathedral Café provides over 200 meals a day.
Over the next three weeks, the outreach committee is asking everyone to contribute to a collection of food in front of the altar until it is overflowing with items to share with the Cathedral Café. The most needed items are:
Canned beans Peanut butter Rice Noodles Instant oatmeal Coffee Hot chocolate Granola bars Cans of tuna Cookies
The needs out there are great and we are often asked to help others. The Cathedral has helped St. James in many ways so let’s reciprocate and build a mountain of food to feed hungry tummies.
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Holiday Hope
The time has come again to be Secret Santas to children around the city. Choose a card from the tree on the wall in the Sanctuary and fulfill the child’s wish for a clothing item or a toy. There are stocking stuffer selections as well to allow all to contribute how they are able. We gratefully accept cash donations to the project (or e transfers but please clearly mark in the memo line that your donation is for Holiday Hope) as well as all the families get grocery gift cards and the cost of food has really gone up! The gifts are all to come unwrapped with their cards securely attached to the chosen items. The due date to have the gift back to the church is Dec. 8. Thank you for brightening another family’s Christmas!
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ADC Advent Walk
If you would like to participate in the Advent Walk please speak with Leslie as soon as possible.
Needed:
1. two shepherds to lead a group around the park and read.
2. two people to be stationed around the park dressed in character (costume provided), and read scripture.
3. one person to bake 2 dozen cookies
4. one person to serve refreshments
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Canadian Church Calendars are on sale in the office. There is a limited amount so don’t delay! Price: $10 each
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Upcoming Events
November 17 – Order of Niagara Service at the Cathedral 4pm
December 1 – ADC Advent Walk in the Park 6pm
December 3 – First performance of the Advent Organ Recital
Series. Guest organist: Jennifer Goodine
Starts at 12:15 pm and admission is $10
December 7 – Holiday House Tour
December 10 – Second performance of the Advent Organ
Recital Series. Guest organist: Dr. Aaron James.
Guest violinist: Corey Gimmell
Starts at 12:15 pm and admission is $10
December 17 – Last performance of the Advent Organ Recital
Series. Guest organist: Ian Sadler.
Starts at 12:15 pm and admission is $10
Advent and Christmas Services
Sunday December 22nd - Advent 4
Singing the Story: A Contemporary Service of Lessons & Carols
10:00am
Tuesday December 24th - Christmas Eve
Family Service with Communion 4:00pm
Traditional Service with Communion 9:00pm
Wednesday December 25th – Christmas Day
Service with Communion 10:00am
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