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SUMMARY:Common Ground Recovery Worship Service
DESCRIPTION:The First Monday of the Month\n6:30 p.m. in the Music Room \nCommon Ground is a\nGathering of people connected to 12-step recovery\nand anyone who seeks wholeness in their lives.\nEveryone is in recover from something. \nIn early 2024\, members of St. James traveled to Wyomissing\, PA to attend a Common Ground Recovery Worship Service. The group really felt that there was a need & purpose to share this unique worship opportunity at St. James.  Common Ground originated in Wyomissing\, and Pastor Tom Scornavacchi has had numerous conversations with Pastor Andrew and has graciously shared their worship service bulletin and other resources to help plan Common Ground Gettysburg. \nWe are excited of this new worship opportunity at St. James Lutheran Church and hope to see you at this monthly worship service! \nCommon Ground Gettysburg has their own Facebook page.  Be sure to like & follow! \nDirections & Parking Availability \nSt. James is a Reconciling In Christ congregation; All are Welcome! \nOur facility is handicapped accessible.  Please click the link above for additional information.
URL:https://stjamesgettysburg.org/event/common-ground-recovery-worship-2/
LOCATION:St. James Lutheran Church\, 109 York Street\, Gettysburg\, PA\, 17325
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Get to Know St. James,Worship
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pastor Andrew":MAILTO:ageib@stjamesgettysburg.org
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SUMMARY:New Members Class
DESCRIPTION:Have you been attending St. James and loving our worship?  Have you made some new friends in the pew or in Sunday School? \nDo you feel like you’re ready to learn more about St. James and what it means to be Lutheran? \nYou’re invited to the New Members Class to get to know St. James on a deeper level!  Pastor Andrew & Pastor Libby will lead the class\, along with information from other members of staff and the church.  Lunch will be provided by our Evangelism Committee. \nAll who are interested in learning more about St. James are invited to attend a New Member Class & Lunch.  We’ll discuss what it means to be Lutheran\, the Lutheran liturgy and worship style\, the committees you can get involved with\, and our passion to reach out and serve the community at large. \nOur Mission:  We respond to God’s abundant grace by being hearers\, proclaimers\, and doers of the Word. \nOur Vision:  Forgiven and invited to live and to love like Jesus. \nThis is just a great opportunity to learn more about the church; there’s no pressure to officially join in membership….We’re simply happy that you are happy to be here!  If you do wish to join\, we will officially receive new members on Sunday\, October 25 at the 8:15 a.m. worship service.  This Sunday is extra special because it is Reformation Sunday. \nYou can speak with Pastor Andrew or Pastor Libby if you plan to attend\, or simply RSVP below. \nOne thing we will ask you to complete is a Prospective Member Form (one for each person in your household).  This form is long but it collects all of the information for our database\, and to learn more about you.  If you are ready to share this information\, you can do this at any time. \nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *FirstLastEmail *Number of People Attending *select number123456		\n			Any you. people\n			\n		\n		Names of people coming with you.Is there anything else you'd like to tell us?  Any food allergies?Submit  \n 
URL:https://stjamesgettysburg.org/event/new-members-class/
LOCATION:St. James Lutheran Church\, 109 York Street\, Gettysburg\, PA\, 17325
CATEGORIES:Get to Know St. James,Info Session
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pastor Andrew":MAILTO:ageib@stjamesgettysburg.org
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SUMMARY:Fall Worship & Picnic
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy some good ol’ fashioned country worship & fellowship on the farm! \nThe Vosslers invite St. James to come to their farm for our Fall Worship & Church Picnic. \nNew for 2026\, we will gather for worship at 10:00 a.m. at the Vossler Farm (665 Knoxlyn Road\, Gettysburg). \nThis will be the ONLY Sunday worship service.  We will not have worship at church on October 18.  (We will still have the October 17 Saturday 5:30 p.m. worship service at church.) \nThe worship service will follow a Creation Theme and will include a Blessing of the Animals in the service\, as well as communion for all.  It is your discretion to bring your pets and animals for the entirety of the event. \nWe will eat immediately following the worship service.  The church will provide pulled pork\, rolls\, and water.  Please bring a side dish or dessert to share.  At St. James we always try to go-green so please bring reusable place settings (plates\, utensils\, napkins).  We will have a tent along with tables and chairs.  If you’d like to bring your own chair\, you are welcome to do that too. \nThere will also be carnival games and fun for the kids. \nBring the grandkids\, bring your friends!  Pray for great weather!  And we’ll have a grand time! \nRSVP to the Fall Festival!\nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Let us know if you'll make it to the Fall Worship & Picnic on October 18 at the Vossler's Farm.		\n			like Any to\n			\n		\n		Household Name *Email *I/We plan to attend worship at the Vossler's. *Yes\, looking forward to it!No\, sorry\, can't attend.Coming for church\, but can't stay for lunch.Morning plans\, but will see you for lunch!Number Attending *select 0123456+I plan to bring.... *appetizer/snack foodsaladhot sidedessertotherAny thing else you'd like to share with us?Submit
URL:https://stjamesgettysburg.org/event/fall-worship-picnic/
LOCATION:Vossler Farm\, 665 Knoxlyn Road\, Gettysburg\, PA\, 17325
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Get to Know St. James,Worship,Youth
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pastor Andrew":MAILTO:ageib@stjamesgettysburg.org
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SUMMARY:Family Halloween Party
DESCRIPTION:All are invited to this ever growing community-wide Family Halloween Party at St. James. \nWe decorate our gathering area and worship space for some unearthly fun.  We have carnival games to play.  Our Youth Minister\, Adam Michael organizes great games and activities for the youth.  And we have a few snacks on hand in case anyone gets the munchies.  We dim the lights in our worship space\, and our Minister of Music\, Jonathan Noel\, plays eerie (but fun!) music on our organ.  It really is a great evening for the whole family! \nThen we go out onto the steps of the church and Youth House to watch the Gettysburg Halloween Parade along York Street.  In the event of rain\, we will post-pone our event\, as it is in-junction with the Gettysburg Halloween Parade. \nCheck out the video of Jonathan playing organ music! \nDirections & Parking Availability\nSt. James is a Reconciling In Christ congregation; All are Welcome!\nOur facility is handicapped accessible.  Please click the link above for additional information.
URL:https://stjamesgettysburg.org/event/halloween/
LOCATION:St. James Lutheran Church\, 109 York Street\, Gettysburg\, PA\, 17325
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Get to Know St. James,Youth
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ORGANIZER;CN="Adam Michael":MAILTO:youth@stjamesgettysburg.org
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