Events
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Holy Week
St. James Worship Space 109 York Street, GettysburgDuring Holy Week some communities gather each day to meditate on Jesus’ final days before his death on the cross. Today’s gospel commemorates the anointing of Jesus by Mary, a foreshadowing of his death and burial. Isaiah speaks of the suffering servant who is a light for the nations and who faithfully brings forth justice.…
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Holy Wednesday, Unfailing Light Mid-Week Worship
Wednesday, April 16 - Message by Mark Clowney These forty days called Lent are like no other. It is our opportune time to return to the God who rescues, to receive the gifts of God’s grace, to believe with the heart and confess with the mouth the wonder of God’s love in Jesus, and to…
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Vacation Bible School 2025
Christ Lutheran Chuch 30 Chambersburg Street, Gettysburg, PACome take a trek on the ultimate Alaskan adventure where the northern lights shine over majestic mountains, racing rivers, and sparkling glaciers! As youth trek the tundra together, they’ll discover how easy it is to lose sight of what's true in our wild world today. Guiding them towards Jesus, True North VBS reveals that He…
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Community Dinner & Bluegrass Worship Service
St. James Lutheran Church 109 York Street, Gettysburg, PASt. James is throwing open their doors for a Community Dinner and Bluegrass Worship Service. All are welcome to attend dinner in our dining room, which begins at 5:30 p.m. Our Evangelism & Fellowship Committee are taking care of the meal, just come as you are and bring a friend! Dinner Menu: Turkey Stuffing Mashed…
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Rally Day & ‘God’s work. Our hands.’ Sunday
St. James Lutheran Church 109 York Street, Gettysburg, PARally Day is an important day of the year; as traditions remain strong, it is the start of Sunday School for all ages. Youth Sunday School classes have a fun filled first day! We have classes for our Preschool - 5th Graders; Confirmation class for 6th - 8th grade, and we have some new and…
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Worship Assistant Training Session
St. James Worship Space 109 York Street, GettysburgAll are welcome to our Worship Assistant Training Session on Sunday, September 21. We are trying something different and offering a training between Sunday worship services at 9:30 a.m. Stay tuned for additional trainings during the week. Our worship services are when we are all together and are our most meaningful opportunities of fellowship and…
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Church Picnic
Vossler Farm 665 Knoxlyn Road, Gettysburg, PAEnjoy some good ol' fashioned country church fellowship on the farm! The Vosslers invite St. James to come to their farm for our Church Picnic, also known as the Annual Fall Festival & Blessing of the Animals. We start the afternoon at 1:30 p.m. with the Blessing of the Animals which is a very brief…
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Bicycle Recycle Event
St. James Lutheran Church 109 York Street, Gettysburg, PAWe will be collecting no-longer-used bicycles on Saturday, October 11 in the St. James parking lot from 9:00 a.m. until noon. In the past three years, St. James youth have collected over 300 bicycles and donated them to Recycle Bicycle Harrisburg. Recycle Bicycle strips bikes for parts and/or refurbishes them for people who need a…
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Apple Gleaning
Adams County Nusery 26 Nursery Road, AspersCome on out for our annual fall apple picking trip: Apple Gleaning! Adams County Nursery invites St. James & Christ Lutheran Churches to come pick apples on Sunday, October 19 at 3:00 p.m. The apples that we glean from the orchard will be donated to SCCAP's food pantry, New Hope Ministries, Adam's Rescue Mission, United…
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Family Halloween Party
St. James Lutheran Church 109 York Street, Gettysburg, PAAll are invited to this ever growing community-wide Family Halloween Party at St. James. We 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…
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Annual Congregation Meeting
St. James Worship Space 109 York Street, GettysburgAnnual Congregation Meeting Sunday, November 16 at noon, in-person only St. James Worship Space All members of St. James Lutheran Church are highly encouraged to attend the Annual Congregation Meeting. The 2025 Annual Report is available online and in-print. Additional support materials are available: Revision to the Constitution & Bylaws Current Endowment Policy Proposed Policy…
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Thanksgiving Eve: Fellowship & Bluegrass Worship Service
St. James Lutheran Church 109 York Street, Gettysburg, PAWednesday, November 26, 2025 Eat at 5:30 p.m. Worship at 7:00 p.m. Come to St. James for our 4th Annual Thanksgiving Eve Fellowship & Bluegrass Worship Service. All are invited to the table for a Thanksgiving Eve feast. Folks will be busy in the kitchen the next day, so we thought a fun and relaxing…
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