PARISH NEWS - April 9 2026

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SERVICES AND GATHERINGS THIS WEEK

SUNDAY, April 12^th – 10:00am – Second 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.

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.

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 ticketsAdditional tickets available during early RSVP.

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

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.

Parish Council

The first meeting of the newly formed Parish Council is this Sunday, April 12, 2026, directly following the church service in the parlour. A light lunch will be served. You do not have to be a Parish Council member to attend. Everyone is welcome to join in.

Preparations are underway for the Taste of Africa event!

When: Saturday, May 30th from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm

Where: St. James' Church

Cost: $25 for a family, $10 per adult, and $5 per child

The day will showcase the life and culture of our African members. The program for the day is extensive and will include music, dancing, braiding, beading, fashion, varied African food and much more! It promises to be a fun filled day for all ages. Ticket sales begin April 15th. Your help is needed. Do you have bongo drums or African drums to donate? We will need a sizeable collection of drums for the festival. We are also needing fabric and sewing machines to prepare for the fashion show on the day's program. If you are able to help, please connect with Lynn.

Thank you and hold the date! Gillian.