St. James Episcopal Church, Langhorne

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ST. JAMES EPISCOPAL CHURCH

330 South Bellevue Avenue, Langhorne PA

Tel: 215/757-3766

E-Mail: stjameslanghorne@verizon.net


Greetings and welcome to St. James Church!

We are glad you are visiting us today. Take a look around our website to get a flavor of who we are - but don't stop there. Come worship with us, or take part in an adult education class. Bring your children to experience the joy of learning about their faith while having fun at the same time.  Help out with one of our programs. Become a part of a vibrant and growing community where blessings flow and Christ is present in all we do. At St. James, all are welcome!

Come and see what is happening at St. James - we are waiting for you!


Worship at St. James

The Easter Altar at St. James

Sunday at 8am - an intimate spoken service of Holy Eucharist with the beautiful and traditional language of the Book of Common Prayer, Rite I.  

Sunday at 10:15am - a service of Holy Eucharist with music and hymns, using the newer language of the Book of Common Prayer, Rite II. 

Saturday at 5:00pm - worship with a beat! Holy Eucharist in a contemporary setting.

Saturdays at 9:00am - start your day off right with a serene service of Morning Prayer.

 

          


First Tuesday Readers

The results are in!    St. James Book Club selections for 2009-2010!

  • Sept. 1, 2009  -  Savannah Breeze  by Mary Kay Andrews
  • Oct. 6, 2009  -  Eat, Pray, Love  by Elizabeth Gilbert
  • Nov. 3, 2009  -  Tramp for the Lord  by Carrie Ten Boom
  • Dec. 1, 2009  -  Peace like a River  by Lief Enger
  • Feb. 2, 2010  -  Dreams From My  Father  by  Barack Obama
  • March 2, 2010  -  My Sister's Keeper  by Jodi Picoult

  

      


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The Rev. Barbara Kelley was instituted as rector of St. James Episcopal Church in a joyful Celebration of New Ministry at the historic Langhorne Church.


Save the Dates! Save the Dates! Save the Dates! Save the Dates!

The second Saturday of the month is the Parish work day. (Sept. thru June)  Everyone is invited to help with the maintenance of our buildings -- from changing light bulbs, to painting walls, to yard work. There is opportunity for all,  no special skills are needed...just come with willing hands.

Sunday School News

St. James offers an innovative and exciting Sunday School program, including a Children's Homily each Sunday during the school year. Take a look at the Sunday School Calendar. 

 Adult Forums are held on Sundays @ 9am in the Library 

Come join us, bring your favorite Bible and suggestions for future topics.  All are welcome!!   Forums will resume in September.

First Tuesday Readers Book Club

Next meeting is September 1, 2009 in the Library @ 7:30pm. The book for discussion will be Savannah Breeze by Mary Kay Andrews.    All are welcome!! Please join us!!

Outreach News

To help achieve the Millenium Development Goals the congregation was invited to provide a clean water access through a partnership with Episcopal Relief & Development.  They  filled used water bottles with nickles and dimes and brought them to church. The collection  concluded Pentecost Sunday and a total of $1145 will be sent to ERD.   

Thanks to all who joined us at St. Marks' Soup Kitchen on March 28th, 2009.   All are invited to serve at the kitchen ANY  Saturday morning. All that's needed are willing hands.  You're encouraged to try it ... you'll receive much more than you give.  Watch for our next journey to St. Marks'.

For more information on any of St. James' ministries, see the Ministries & Programs page, contact St. James on the Contact Us page, call the parish office at 215/757-3766, or speak with the Rector!


FIRST SUNDAY YOUTH SERVICES AT ST. JAMES!


All children and youth
at St. James are invited
to lead the congregation
at 10:15am worship
on the first Sundays of the month!

Speak with the Rector or
Sunday School Coordinator Kathy Coon today!


The Confirmation Class visited historic Philadelphia trying to imagine what it was like during the time of Bishop William White (1748-1836). They visited Christ Church (the tallest building in the USA for 50 years), Old St. Joseph's Church, and toured the Todd House and Bishop White's House. For more information about Bishop White see http://www.archives.upenn.edu/histy/features/1700s/people/white_wm.html



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