Weekly Update

Dear St. James Community,  July 2nd is the Fourth Sunday after Pentecost. We will have Service of the Word beginning at 9:15am, following a short time for quiet meditation and prelude music. Calendar

Sunday, July 2Service, 9:15 am (outside)

Monday, July 3Boy Scouts, 7:00 pm

Wednesday, July 5Stewardship, 7:00 pmDayBreak, 7:00 pm

Saturday, July 8Men's Breakfast, 8:30 am

Sunday, July 9Service, 9:15 am (outside)

AnnouncementsSpecial Note: Pastor Anne will be attending the general synod of the United Church of Christ in Baltimore June 30th – July 2nd, and on vacation Monday July 3rd – July 8th.   If you are in need of pastoral care during this time, please contact the Rev. Debra Timmins at 610-715-9102.

Sandy's office hours for the week of July 2 will be Monday and Thursday10:00 to 1:00 pm. 

DayBreak - Please remember that DayBreak will be using our facilities on Sunday morning at 9:30, so please use the main entrance.

 The Prayer Team will be sending out greeting cards to individuals that are in need of prayer.  If you would like a card sent out to someone, please provide their full name and address to Charlotte Fiedler or Sandy Koenig.  This includes any names that are put on the prayer tree. Chair Set-up for Summer Worship Service. Volunteers are needed to help set up chairs in the pavilion for outside worship which begins July 2nd. Please sign up for a specific Sunday. The sign-up sheet is posted on the bulletin board. THANK YOU! BBQ Sauce Donations - We are collecting donations of barbeque sauce for the Open Door Pantry in Royersford. The barbeque sauces will be bundled with canned pork and all of the ingredients, and the recipients will learn how to make the recipe.

Weekly Update & Newsletter - Not receiving the weekly update or newsletter? Check your spam and add news@stjames-ucc.org to your contact list. If you have any other questions contact the office at (610) 489-0990. Summer Special Music - Anyone who would like to offer their talent for the special music during the summer services, please contact Donna Pinto to arrange a time at music@stjames-ucc.org or (610) 792-1679.

Agape Fund "Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another." John 13:34bWe are establishing a pastor’s discretionary fund, called the Agape Fund, to assist those in need. Agape Fund envelopes will be available on the table in the narthex to the left of the main sanctuary doors. Donations to this fund can be placed in the collection plate. The Agape Fund will also be supported through sponsoring the weekly bulletin. If you are sponsoring the bulletin and want to contribute the optional $5.00 donation, please place it in the Agape Fund envelope.

Conference and Local Events

Join members of the Trinity UCC Pottstown Area Homeless Outreach on Saturday’s from 8 am– 4:30 pm. Providing a warm place for the homeless, job search activities, lunch, movies, games and fellowship.

Quiet Days on Various Dates in East Greenville

2017 Dates: Aug 1, Sep 5, Oct 3, Nov 7, Dec 5 Quiet Days are held at New Goshenhoppen UCC, 1070 Church Road in East Greenville, PA 18041. They are designed to open new avenues of communing with God, and to provide an opportunity for sharing faith journeys and stories. They allow for Sabbath time and renewal in the midst of our busy world. There is no formal registration, but a minimum donation of $5 is requested on Quiet Day. Each participant is asked to bring a Bible, journal, pen and a bag lunch. Come and see what God has in store for you!

August 1 – Royersford National Night Out w/ First UCC, Royersford

The community is invited to join us for the 34th annual National Night Out – Royersford’s 8th – on Tuesday, August 1st from 5-8 pm in Royersford on Washington Street between 3rd and 5th Avenues.Free food, games, entertainment, raffles, prizes and more. NNO is a unique crime/drug prevention event sponsored by First UCC, Royersford with the help of the community. Last year’s event involved citizens, law enforcement agencies, civic groups, local businesses, neighborhood organizations, and local officials, and we expect this year to be even bigger!

Its an opportunity for communities to come together to promote police-community partnerships, crime prevention, and neighborhood camaraderie. for more information call the church office at 610-948-9156 or email us at firstuccroy@netzero.net. Join us for America’s Night Out against crime!

August 5 – Stewardship Workshop

   Is your church in need of a Stewardship Campaign?   Would you like to learn good Stewardship Principles and Practices?  Would you like to know how to run an effective campaign?     If so, join our Conference Minister, Rev. Bill Worley for this Stewardship training.  Bill  requests you familiarize yourself with the book “Not Your Parents Offering Plate” prior to the workshop.

Date: August 5, 2017    Time: 9:30 am – 12:00 noon    Place: Zwingli UCC, 350 Wile Ave., Souderton             

Arts and Crafts Volunteer @ New Goshenhoppen Summer Day Camp

Summer Day Camp at New Goshenhoppen is looking for a creative volunteer to design and operate the Arts & Crafts program.This volunteer has creates and leads campers in engaging and artistic activities every day. Must be at least 16 years old and available July 6 – August 11 from 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.. This is a volunteer position.Direct questions to Matt Easterwood, at 610-740-4356 or camp@newgosh.org

Trinity Reformed UCC, 60 N. Hanover Street in Pottstown 19464 teaches low-income and homeless people how to sew on Tuesday afternoons from 2:00 – 3:00pm . If you are a sewer, and would like to share your gifts with others, please contact Barbara Cooper through the church: 610-326-2243.