As part of the All Saints Celebration, we lift up all of the saints who have passed since the last All Saints.  We toll the bell, remembering each person individually.  This remembrance gives great comfort and peace, and gives those still grieving another opportunity to continue healing.

Of all three years of the lectionary cycle, this year’s All Saints readings have the most tears. Isaiah and Revelation look forward to the day when God will wipe away all tears; in John’s gospel, Jesus weeps along with Mary and all the gathered mourners before he demonstrates his power over death. On All Saints Day we celebrate the victory won for all the faithful dead, but we grieve for our beloved dead as well, knowing that God honors our tears. We bring our grief to the table and find there a foretaste of Isaiah’s feast to come.

We worship each weekend

Saturdays at 5:30 p.m. and Sundays at 8:15 a.m. & 10:45 a.m.  All are welcome and we would love for you to come & worship!

Readings for All Saints

Isaiah 25:6-9
The banquet of the Lord.

Wisdom 3:1-9 (alternate)
The righteous are with God.

Psalm 24
They shall receive blessing from the God of their salvation. (Ps. 24:5)

Revelation 21:1-6a
A new heaven and a new earth.

John 11:32-44
The raising of Lazarus.

Getting to St. James

For your convenience, a small parking lot is available at the rear of the church, off Zerfing Alley. There is also handicap accessible parking spaces and a ramp into the rear entrance of the church. An elevator is available in the building as well.

Parking meters line York, Stratton and Middle Streets. Street parking is free on Sundays until 1:00 p.m.

The Gettysburg Parking Garage is within walking distance of the church as well.

St. James is a Reconciling In Christ congregation; All are Welcome!
Our facility is handicapped accessible.