Weekly Update

Dear St. James Community,  October 29 is the Twenty-first Sunday after Pentecost. We will have Service of the Word beginning at 10:15am, following a short time for quiet meditation and prelude music. Calendar

Sunday, October 29Adult Bible Study/ Conversations on Racism, 9:00amService, 10:15 amBudget Hearing

Monday, October 30Boy Scouts, 7:00 pm

Wednesday, November 1Prayer Shawl, 6:30 pmDayBreak, 7:00 pm

Thursday, November 2COP, 12:00 pmChoir, 7:00 pmConversations on Racism, 7:00 pmReaching New People, 7:00 pm

Saturday, November 4Men's Breakfast, 8:30 am

Sunday, November 5Adult Bible Study/ Conversations on Racism, 9:00amService, 10:15 amAll Saint DayDayBreak, 9:00 amConfirmation, 11:30 am

AnnouncementsPastor Anne's office hours for the week of October 29 are by appointment, Tuesday 10-2 and Thursday 2-4. Sandy's office hours for the week of October 29 will be Wednesday 12:00 to 3:00 pm and Thursday 1:00 to 4:00 pm.

 DayBreak - Please remember that DayBreak will be using our facilities on Sunday morning at 9:30, please remember not use the entrance by fellowship hall.  St. James’ Budget Hearing and "Presentation on Reaching New People" is scheduled for October 29th following the 10:15 worship service. All members are asked to review the budget before hand and come prepared with whatever questions you might have. Electronic copies have been sent out and hard copies are available in the narthex. 

Men's Breakfast at the Spring-Ford Diner on Saturday November 4th at 8:30 AM  Conversations on Racism: Sunday's during the 9:00 a.m. Sunday school hour. and Thursdays at 7:00 pm. Pastor Anne will lead us in the exploration of the impact of racism on the human spirit, and grow in our understanding of the social structures of racism. All ages are welcome to participate. Location: church parlor.

Holiday Choir We are calling for extra singers for Thanksgiving and Christmas again this year to supplement the choir.  Please contact Donna at (610) 792-1679 or email at music@stjames-ucc.org if you'd like to participate.

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. 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

2017 Dates: 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

October 25 – Blood Drive @ First UCC, Royersford

Royersford First UCC has teamed up with the American Red Cross for a Blood Drive on Wed., October 25  from 2-7pm in the Social Hall. First UCC is located at 367 Washington Street, Royersford, PA 19468. Appt are preferred. Please call 1-800-Red-Cross or visit redcrossblood.org and enter: First Church. Give Blood, Help Save Lives!

November 16 – Book Club w/ Deborah Winters @ Trinity UCC, Pottstown

PSEC Book Club – November 16th@ Trinity UCC, Pottstown  “Through Her Eyes: Bible Studies on Women in Scripture” by Deborah Winters

Join together with fellow members of PSEC to share, discuss and interpret books authored by our colleagues.This  session will feature author Deborah Winters and her book: “Through Her Eyes: Bible Studies on Women in Scripture”Rev. Dr. Deborah Winters is a minister here in the PSE Conference.

November 18 – Christmas Bazaar @ First UCC, RoyersfordChristmas Bazaar at First UCC, 367 Washington Street, Royersford on Saturday, November 18th from 8am to 1pm. Craft vendors plus First UCC’s crafts, cookies and baked goods, white elephant. Lunch served. Vendor space available. email the church at firstuccroy@netzero.net.  

November 18 – Christmas Bazaar @ First UCC, Spring CityCome have lunch with us at our annual Christmas Bazaar and begin your Christmas shopping with our various vendors, attic treasures, gift tables, raffle baskets, homemade soups, candy and delicious baked goods.Our Bazaar is on Sat. Nov 18th from 9 am – 2 pm.First UCC 145 Chestnut St, Spring City.More information, e mail firstuccsc@gmail.comSee you there!  Homeless Outreach – Saturdays, November through April @ Trinity Reformed UCC, Pottstown

Join members of the Trinity UCC Pottstown Area Homeless Outreach onSaturday’s from 8 am– 4:30 pm.Providing a warm place for the homeless, job search activities, lunch, movies, games and fellowship.For more information and to register visit sign up by clicking here.

Tuesday Afternoons – Sewing for a Cause @ Trinity Reformed UCC, Pottstown

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.