PARISH NEWS - April 15 2026

SERVICES AND GATHERINGS THIS WEEK

SUNDAY, April 19^th – 10:00am – Third Sunday of Easter

 If you are unable to attend worship 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.

The church office is open this week Tuesday - Friday 10am-2pm.

St. James Mission Statement

“To know Jesus and share Love through prayer, story, and service”

 Messy Church Fun!

Please speak with Leslie if you can help with set up, take down, kitchen prep, wash up, or oversight a children’s ministry station.  The only requirement is a willingness to have fun and fellowship in the process!  The commitment is only once per month.

Monday Afternoon Games

First and third Monday of the month from 1:30-4pm, in the Parlour. Everyone is invited to participate, ladies or gentlemen.  Any questions, please speak with Jill.

Tuesday Evening Prayer

The Tuesday evening prayer group is pausing until the week of May 19th.

WEDNESDAY – COMPLINE – 9:15 p.m.

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.

St James’ Wardens: organizational chart

We’re pleased to introduce our new wardens and the areas of parish life they each support. This chart outlines their specific responsibilities, helping to keep our community connected and our day-to-day operations running smoothly. Our sincere thanks to the wardens for their dedication, generosity, and faithful service to St. James.

Join the Bishop's Company:  Membership is now open

This year’s Bishop’s Company Dinner is open to everyone to participate in the work of the Bishop’s Company, and to learn how member support makes a difference through care for clergy and lay leaders in times of extraordinary need, through educational bursaries, and emergency response initiatives. Members enjoy priority access to the dinner, with complimentary tickets, premium seating, and special recognition.

Membership options:

Individual: 1 ticket

Couple: 2 tickets - Additional tickets available during early RSVP.

For more info, visit the diocesan website or contact Hannah Keller at hannah.keller@niagaraanglican.ca

Poetry In Place: Poetry and Environmental

Hope in a Southern Ontario Biosphere

Hold the Date!!  Wednesday May 6th at 7pm

An evening with editor/author Deborah Bowen

Taste of Africa

Tickets are now available for the Taste of Africa Festival!  They may be purchased online or at the church.  Learn about the culture and participate in activities from many African countries.  Our African members are excited to share stories about their country, African food and activities such as drumming, dancing, singing, braiding and beading. 

Join us for a fun filled day! 

Upcoming Events & Important Dates

April 18                     Anti-Racism Training

April 19                     Messy Church 4-6pm

April 26                     Afterthoughts 11:15 am 

May   1                      Women’s Dinner

May   3                      Messy Church Pot-luck Games Night

May   6                      Poetry In Place - A Reading with the Author 7pm

May 17                     Messy Church Goes Wild 4-6 pm