St. James is a convenient and safe space where local support groups meet in Gettysburg.
For ease of access to the designated meeting room, support groups are asked to use the side entrance on Stratton Street. This entrance will lead you into a stairwell, and there are signs directing you to your meeting location. Participants are welcome to park in the St. James parking lot, or find on street parking. If you need handicap accessibility, you are welcome to enter through the rear doors of the building off of Zerfing Alley.
There is a designated smoking area and receptacles near the stairs on Stratton Street. Please only smoke in this area.
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
AA has been helping individuals overcome alcohol addiction for over 80 years. The District 35 AA group meets multiple times every week at St. James. Check out their website to see a complete schedule of AA meetings. Meetings take place in the Music Room.
Al-Anon
Al-Anon members are individuals who support each other in their concerns for loved ones with substance abuse problems. To see up to date information for Group ID 12104, visit the Al-Anon website and search for a group meeting in zip code 17325. Meetings take place in the Music Room.
Common Ground
Common Ground is our most recent ministry at St. James. With similar themes as a 12-step program, Common Ground is a Recovery Worship Service that occurs at St. James the first Monday of the month. This intimate worship service allows individuals to share messages and help one another, safely in the love of Christ.
Lust Recovery
St. James has a support group for those who suffer from lust and are overcoming this addiction. This is a private group meeting. If you are interested in learning more, please contact the church office.
Rainbow Rose Center
Rainbow Rose Center fosters an environment of inclusion, equity, and health where all LGBTQIA+ community members thrive in York and Adams counties. St. James is proud to be a support-site for this organization! All meetings are in Room 303.
Silver Triangle Group: A gathering of LGBTQIA+ community members that are ages 50 or older!
Meeting Dates: 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month, 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. (room 303)
All Identities Adult Social Group: This group offers you the space to express your feelings and find the community you need from other LGBTQIA+ peers!
Meeting Dates: 3rd Tuesday of the month; 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. (room 303)
Teen Group: This group is for members of the LGBTQIA+ community who are 14-18 years old or in High School. Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in activities, and educational discussions relevant to LGBTQIA+ topics.
Meeting Dates: 2nd Sunday of the month; 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. & 4th Sunday of the month at a pre-determined location in the community OR a planned activity at St. James in room 303