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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! \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 *FirstLast		\n			to Attending with\n			\n		\n		Email *Number of People Attending *select number123456Names 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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260214
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260218
DTSTAMP:20260428T170012
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T144930Z
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SUMMARY:Volunteer to Make Fastnachts
DESCRIPTION:Volunteer to make fastnachts!  February 14-17\, 2026\nSt. James Lutheran Church\, kitchen & dining room (a.k.a Fastnacht Central!) \nSt. James has a long tradition of making Fastnachts three days prior to Ash Wednesday.  People throughout Gettysburg and Adams County enjoy this pre-Lenten delicacy. \nFastnacht sales support our Youth’s workcamp fund. \nWon’t you join us in making fastnachts?  There is a task for all people\, of all abilities and talents!  Here’s our process where we need lots of helpful hands! \n\nMeasuring\nMixing\nRising\nRolling\nCutting\nRising\nFrying\nDrying\nSugaring\nBoxing\n\nSign-Up to Help Make Fastnachts!\nVolunteer Slots are: \n\nSaturday\, 2/14\n\n1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. (dough prep & rolling)\n\n\nSunday\, 2/15\n\n5:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. (frying)\n9:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. (dough prep & rolling)\n\n\nMonday\, 2/16 (ALL TASKS!) (PSA – kids are off from school for Presidents’ Day!)\n\n10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.\n2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.\n6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.\n10:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m.\n\n\nTuesday\, 2/17\n\n2:00 a.m. – 6:00 a.m. (all tasks!)\n6:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. (sell & clean up)\n\n\n\nAs you can see\, this is a big task to take on\, but lots of fun and there’s something for everyone!  If you need have any questions\, please speak with Kyle Smith\, Adam Michael or any member of the youth committee or fastnacht crew (aka the Smith Family). \nPLACE YOUR ORDER OF FASTNACHTS \n 
URL:https://stjamesgettysburg.org/event/fastnachts-2026/
LOCATION:St. James Lutheran Church\, 109 York Street\, Gettysburg\, PA\, 17325
CATEGORIES:Youth
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ORGANIZER;CN="Adam Michael":MAILTO:youth@stjamesgettysburg.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260215
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260218
DTSTAMP:20260428T170012
CREATED:20260111T175451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T195432Z
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SUMMARY:Order Fastnachts
DESCRIPTION:Fastnachts are Back! \nEnjoy the best fastnachts Gettysburg has to offer! \nSt. James Lutheran Church is continuing its long-time tradition of making from-scratch\, old fashioned fastnachts. \nWe round up over 100 volunteers to make these pre-Lenten delicacies over a three-day period.  All proceeds benefit St. James Youth Group. \nFastnachts are $10.00 a dozen.  And pick-up will take place in the white garage located on Zerfing Alley (turn onto Zerfing Alley from Stratton Street). \nWhen you place your order you will need to identify the day and time-frame in which you would like to pick up your fastnachts.\nSunday\, February 15 (8:00 a.m. – noon)\nMonday\, February 16 (3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.)\nTuesday\, February 17 (5:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.) \nIf you have any questions about placing an order\, you are welcome to contact the church office (717-334-2012). \nORDER FASTNACHTS
URL:https://stjamesgettysburg.org/event/order-fastnachts/
LOCATION:St. James Lutheran Church\, 109 York Street\, Gettysburg\, PA\, 17325
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Youth
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ORGANIZER;CN="Adam Michael":MAILTO:youth@stjamesgettysburg.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260215T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260215T180000
DTSTAMP:20260428T170012
CREATED:20260116T045824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T052124Z
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SUMMARY:Valentine Concert
DESCRIPTION:Valentine Benefit Concert: Love Songs from Classical to Contemporary\nCome and hear a wonderful Valentine Concert by local St. James Superstars:  Jesse Holt & Friends! \nThey have put on a Valentine Performance for a number of years\, and you certainly don’t want to miss it! \nPerformances by:  Jesse Holt\, David Chapman\, Suzanne Hubbard\, Elaine Schade\, Gretchen Carlson\, Todd Izydorski\, and Kirby Scott\, to name a few.   \nThis is a free concert & open to the community!  A free-will offering will be collected and donated to the St. James Early Learning Center’s 35th Anniversary Fundraiser. \n  \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/valentine-concert/
LOCATION:St. James Worship Space\, 109 York Street\, Gettysburg
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T200000
DTSTAMP:20260428T170012
CREATED:20260123T153451Z
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SUMMARY:Ash Wednesday
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, February 18\n7:00 p.m. – Full Liturgy with Holy Communion\nLivestreamed to our YouTube Channel. \nPrepare your hearts and minds for the Season of Lent\, starting with Ash Wednesday. \nOn Ash Wednesday we begin our forty-day journey toward Easter with a day of fasting and repentance. Marking our foreheads with dust\, we acknowledge that we die and return to the earth. At the same time\, the dust traces the life-giving cross indelibly marked on our foreheads at baptism. While we journey through Lent to return to God\, we have already been reconciled to God through Christ. We humbly pray for God to make our hearts clean while we rejoice that “now is the day of salvation.” Returning to our baptismal call\, we more intentionally bear the fruits of mercy and justice in the world. \nHave mercy on me\, O God\, according to your steadfast love.\nPsalm 51:1 \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. \n 
URL:https://stjamesgettysburg.org/event/ash-wed/
LOCATION:St. James Worship Space\, 109 York Street\, Gettysburg
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Worship
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pastor Andrew":MAILTO:ageib@stjamesgettysburg.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T171500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T193000
DTSTAMP:20260428T170012
CREATED:20260124T005554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260124T035104Z
UID:28331-1772039700-1772047800@stjamesgettysburg.org
SUMMARY:Lenten Mid-Week Dinner & Worship
DESCRIPTION:Come & Worship.  Come & Prepare this season of Lent. \nWe will enjoy a time of fellowship at 5:15 p.m. in the dining room each week.  Soup and bread will be provided by various Sunday School classes and committees. \nThen at 6:30 p.m. we will gather in the worship space for our Unfailing Light mid-week worship services with messages shared by congregation members. \nI give you a new commandment\, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you\, you also should love one another.\nBy this everyone will know that you are my disciples.\n~ John 13:34-35 \nThese words from Jesus come to us on Maundy Thursday – the night Jesus is denied\, betrayed\, arrested\, and abandoned before going to the cross. To love one another is the mark of the Christian – that which shows who Christians are\, that describes their life. This Lent we hear what it means for those in our family of faith at St. James to “love one another.” \nWednesday – February 25\nWednesday – March 4\nWednesday – March 11\nWednesday – March 18\nWednesday – March 25 \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/lent-2026-1/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T121500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T133000
DTSTAMP:20260428T170012
CREATED:20260206T045321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T045346Z
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SUMMARY:Lenten Lunch & Learn
DESCRIPTION:Dietrich Bonhoeffer Lenten Series\nAs people of faith\, we ask ourselves deep questions about what it means to be a disciple of Jesus Christ. Who are we called to be within the space where our civic life and faith intersect? Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s writings invite us into this struggle as we determine our next best step in a broken and imperfect world. In this series we experience Bonhoeffer’s call to go deeply into the question of who Christ is for us as we seek to love our neighbors. Based on a rich curriculum offered to congregations from LAMPa (Lutheran Advocacy Ministry in Pennsylvania) written by Dr. Lori Brandt Hale of Augsburg University and the President of the International Bonhoeffer Society\, we will explore 4 modules: \nSunday\, March 1:  Lesson 1: Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s life\nSunday\, March 8:  Lesson 2: It’s About the Neighbor\nSunday\, March 15:  Lesson 3: Faith is Worldly\nSunday\, March 22:  Lesson 4: Taking a Stand \nWe hope that you will join us for this BROWN BAG LUNCH SERIES as we allow Bonhoeffer’s words to encourage a deepening of our own journey of discipleship and faithfulness. \nTime: 12:15 immediately following the second service to 1:30\nLocation: St. James Library\nYour Facilitator: Amy Duncan\, member of St. James \nPlease feel free to contact Amy with any questions you might have: duncan744@verizon.net
URL:https://stjamesgettysburg.org/event/lenten-lunch-learn-1/
LOCATION:St. James Lutheran Church Library\, 109 York Street\, Gettysburg\, PA\, 17325\, United States
CATEGORIES:Get to Know St. James,Info Session
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ORGANIZER;CN="Amy Duncan":MAILTO:duncan744@verizon.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260304T171500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260304T193000
DTSTAMP:20260428T170012
CREATED:20260124T010150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260124T035318Z
UID:28336-1772644500-1772652600@stjamesgettysburg.org
SUMMARY:Lenten Mid-Week Dinner & Worship
DESCRIPTION:Come & Worship.  Come & Prepare this season of Lent. \nWe will enjoy a time of fellowship at 5:15 p.m. in the dining room each week.  Soup and bread will be provided by various Sunday School classes and committees. \nThen at 6:30 p.m. we will gather in the worship space for our Unfailing Light mid-week worship services with messages shared by congregation members. \nI give you a new commandment\, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you\, you also should love one another.\nBy this everyone will know that you are my disciples.\n~ John 13:34-35 \nThese words from Jesus come to us on Maundy Thursday – the night Jesus is denied\, betrayed\, arrested\, and abandoned before going to the cross. To love one another is the mark of the Christian – that which shows who Christians are\, that describes their life. This Lent we hear what it means for those in our family of faith at St. James to “love one another.” \nWednesday – March 4\nWednesday – March 11\nWednesday – March 18\nWednesday – March 25 \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/lent-2026-2/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260308T121500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260308T133000
DTSTAMP:20260428T170012
CREATED:20260206T045548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T050251Z
UID:29413-1772972100-1772976600@stjamesgettysburg.org
SUMMARY:Lenten Lunch & Learn
DESCRIPTION:Dietrich Bonhoeffer Lenten Series\nAs people of faith\, we ask ourselves deep questions about what it means to be a disciple of Jesus Christ. Who are we called to be within the space where our civic life and faith intersect? Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s writings invite us into this struggle as we determine our next best step in a broken and imperfect world. In this series we experience Bonhoeffer’s call to go deeply into the question of who Christ is for us as we seek to love our neighbors. Based on a rich curriculum offered to congregations from LAMPa (Lutheran Advocacy Ministry in Pennsylvania) written by Dr. Lori Brandt Hale of Augsburg University and the President of the International Bonhoeffer Society\, we will explore 4 modules: \nSunday\, March 1:  Lesson 1: Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s life\nSunday\, March 8:  Lesson 2: It’s About the Neighbor\nSunday\, March 15:  Lesson 3: Faith is Worldly\nSunday\, March 22:  Lesson 4: Taking a Stand \nWe hope that you will join us for this BROWN BAG LUNCH SERIES as we allow Bonhoeffer’s words to encourage a deepening of our own journey of discipleship and faithfulness. \nTime: 12:15 immediately following the second service to 1:30\nLocation: St. James Library\nYour Facilitator: Amy Duncan\, member of St. James \nPlease feel free to contact Amy with any questions you might have: duncan744@verizon.net
URL:https://stjamesgettysburg.org/event/lenten-lunch-learn-2/
LOCATION:St. James Lutheran Church Library\, 109 York Street\, Gettysburg\, PA\, 17325\, United States
CATEGORIES:Get to Know St. James,Info Session
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ORGANIZER;CN="Amy Duncan":MAILTO:duncan744@verizon.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T171500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T193000
DTSTAMP:20260428T170012
CREATED:20260124T010353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260124T035455Z
UID:28338-1773249300-1773257400@stjamesgettysburg.org
SUMMARY:Lenten Mid-Week Dinner & Worship
DESCRIPTION:Come & Worship.  Come & Prepare this season of Lent. \nWe will enjoy a time of fellowship at 5:15 p.m. in the dining room each week.  Soup and bread will be provided by various Sunday School classes and committees. \nThen at 6:30 p.m. we will gather in the worship space for our Unfailing Light mid-week worship services with messages shared by congregation members. \nI give you a new commandment\, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you\, you also should love one another.\nBy this everyone will know that you are my disciples.\n~ John 13:34-35 \nThese words from Jesus come to us on Maundy Thursday – the night Jesus is denied\, betrayed\, arrested\, and abandoned before going to the cross. To love one another is the mark of the Christian – that which shows who Christians are\, that describes their life. This Lent we hear what it means for those in our family of faith at St. James to “love one another.” \nWednesday – March 11\nWednesday – March 18\nWednesday – March 25 \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/lent-2026-3/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260315T121500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260315T133000
DTSTAMP:20260428T170012
CREATED:20260206T045709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T050226Z
UID:29415-1773576900-1773581400@stjamesgettysburg.org
SUMMARY:Lenten Lunch & Learn
DESCRIPTION:Dietrich Bonhoeffer Lenten Series\nAs people of faith\, we ask ourselves deep questions about what it means to be a disciple of Jesus Christ. Who are we called to be within the space where our civic life and faith intersect? Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s writings invite us into this struggle as we determine our next best step in a broken and imperfect world. In this series we experience Bonhoeffer’s call to go deeply into the question of who Christ is for us as we seek to love our neighbors. Based on a rich curriculum offered to congregations from LAMPa (Lutheran Advocacy Ministry in Pennsylvania) written by Dr. Lori Brandt Hale of Augsburg University and the President of the International Bonhoeffer Society\, we will explore 4 modules: \nSunday\, March 1:  Lesson 1: Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s life\nSunday\, March 8:  Lesson 2: It’s About the Neighbor\nSunday\, March 15:  Lesson 3: Faith is Worldly\nSunday\, March 22:  Lesson 4: Taking a Stand \nWe hope that you will join us for this BROWN BAG LUNCH SERIES as we allow Bonhoeffer’s words to encourage a deepening of our own journey of discipleship and faithfulness. \nTime: 12:15 immediately following the second service to 1:30\nLocation: St. James Library\nYour Facilitator: Amy Duncan\, member of St. James \nPlease feel free to contact Amy with any questions you might have: duncan744@verizon.net
URL:https://stjamesgettysburg.org/event/lenten-lunch-learn-3/
LOCATION:St. James Lutheran Church Library\, 109 York Street\, Gettysburg\, PA\, 17325\, United States
CATEGORIES:Get to Know St. James,Info Session
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://stjamesgettysburg.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Lenten-Lunch-Learn.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Amy Duncan":MAILTO:duncan744@verizon.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T171500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T193000
DTSTAMP:20260428T170012
CREATED:20260124T010936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260124T035628Z
UID:28345-1773854100-1773862200@stjamesgettysburg.org
SUMMARY:Lenten Mid-Week Dinner & Worship
DESCRIPTION:Come & Worship.  Come & Prepare this season of Lent. \nWe will enjoy a time of fellowship at 5:15 p.m. in the dining room each week.  Soup and bread will be provided by various Sunday School classes and committees. \nThen at 6:30 p.m. we will gather in the worship space for our Unfailing Light mid-week worship services with messages shared by congregation members. \nI give you a new commandment\, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you\, you also should love one another.\nBy this everyone will know that you are my disciples.\n~ John 13:34-35 \nThese words from Jesus come to us on Maundy Thursday – the night Jesus is denied\, betrayed\, arrested\, and abandoned before going to the cross. To love one another is the mark of the Christian – that which shows who Christians are\, that describes their life. This Lent we hear what it means for those in our family of faith at St. James to “love one another.” \nWednesday – March 18\nWednesday – March 25 \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/lent-2026-4/
LOCATION:St. James Lutheran Church\, 109 York Street\, Gettysburg\, PA\, 17325
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Get to Know St. James,Worship
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://stjamesgettysburg.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Lenten-MidWeek-2026.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Pastor Andrew":MAILTO:ageib@stjamesgettysburg.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T121500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T133000
DTSTAMP:20260428T170012
CREATED:20260206T045837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T050200Z
UID:29417-1774181700-1774186200@stjamesgettysburg.org
SUMMARY:Lenten Lunch & Learn
DESCRIPTION:Dietrich Bonhoeffer Lenten Series\nAs people of faith\, we ask ourselves deep questions about what it means to be a disciple of Jesus Christ. Who are we called to be within the space where our civic life and faith intersect? Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s writings invite us into this struggle as we determine our next best step in a broken and imperfect world. In this series we experience Bonhoeffer’s call to go deeply into the question of who Christ is for us as we seek to love our neighbors. Based on a rich curriculum offered to congregations from LAMPa (Lutheran Advocacy Ministry in Pennsylvania) written by Dr. Lori Brandt Hale of Augsburg University and the President of the International Bonhoeffer Society\, we will explore 4 modules: \nSunday\, March 1:  Lesson 1: Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s life\nSunday\, March 8:  Lesson 2: It’s About the Neighbor\nSunday\, March 15:  Lesson 3: Faith is Worldly\nSunday\, March 22:  Lesson 4: Taking a Stand \nWe hope that you will join us for this BROWN BAG LUNCH SERIES as we allow Bonhoeffer’s words to encourage a deepening of our own journey of discipleship and faithfulness. \nTime: 12:15 immediately following the second service to 1:30\nLocation: St. James Library\nYour Facilitator: Amy Duncan\, member of St. James \nPlease feel free to contact Amy with any questions you might have: duncan744@verizon.net
URL:https://stjamesgettysburg.org/event/lenten-lunch-learn-4/
LOCATION:St. James Lutheran Church Library\, 109 York Street\, Gettysburg\, PA\, 17325\, United States
CATEGORIES:Get to Know St. James,Info Session
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://stjamesgettysburg.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Lenten-Lunch-Learn.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Amy Duncan":MAILTO:duncan744@verizon.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T171500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T193000
DTSTAMP:20260428T170012
CREATED:20260124T011136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260124T043617Z
UID:28347-1774458900-1774467000@stjamesgettysburg.org
SUMMARY:Lenten Mid-Week Dinner & Worship
DESCRIPTION:Come & Worship.  Come & Prepare this season of Lent. \nWe will enjoy a time of fellowship at 5:15 p.m. in the dining room each week.  Soup and bread will be provided by various Sunday School classes and committees. \nThen at 6:30 p.m. we will gather in the worship space for our Unfailing Light mid-week worship services with messages shared by congregation members. \nI give you a new commandment\, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you\, you also should love one another.\nBy this everyone will know that you are my disciples.\n~ John 13:34-35 \nThese words from Jesus come to us on Maundy Thursday – the night Jesus is denied\, betrayed\, arrested\, and abandoned before going to the cross. To love one another is the mark of the Christian – that which shows who Christians are\, that describes their life. This Lent we hear what it means for those in our family of faith at St. James to “love one another.” \nWednesday – March 25 \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/lent-2026-5/
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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260329
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260330
DTSTAMP:20260428T170012
CREATED:20260302T174950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T211458Z
UID:21501-1774742400-1774828799@stjamesgettysburg.org
SUMMARY:Palm Sunday
DESCRIPTION:Today\, we encounter the paradox that defines our faith: Jesus Christ is glorified king and humiliated servant. We too are full of paradox: like Peter\, we fervently desire to follow Christ\, but find ourselves afraid\, denying God. We wave palms in celebration today as Christ comes into our midst\, and we follow with trepidation as his path leads to death on the cross. Amid it all we are invited into this paradoxical promise of life through Christ’s broken body and outpoured love in a meal of bread and wine. We begin this week that stands at the center of the church year\, anticipating the completion of God’s astounding work. \nWe are an Easter People.  Come & Worship at St. James for the beginning of the Holy Week Journey. \nPalm Sunday Festival Services\nSaturday\, March 28 at 5:30 p.m.\nSunday\, March 29 at 8:15 a.m. & 10:45 a.m. \nThe 8:15 a.m. service is livestreamed to our YouTube Channel. \nPalms are give to the Glory of God and in loving memory of Guy E. and Sarah A. Raffensperger by their children and spouses. \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/palm-sunday/
LOCATION:St. James Worship Space\, 109 York Street\, Gettysburg
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Worship
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pastor Andrew":MAILTO:ageib@stjamesgettysburg.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260404
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260406
DTSTAMP:20260428T170012
CREATED:20260305T113710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T025956Z
UID:21469-1775260800-1775433599@stjamesgettysburg.org
SUMMARY:Easter at St. James
DESCRIPTION:Easter at St. James Lutheran Church in Gettysburg\, PA\nCome and Celebrate the Risen Christ! \n“The last enemy to be destroyed is death\,” Paul writes. Today Christ is risen\, and we gather together with astonishment and joy. Christ is risen\, and we have been set free from the bonds of death. Christ is risen\, and we are forgiven. Christ is risen\, and with the women at the tomb and Peter\, we are amazed. Let us rejoice: Christ is risen indeed! Alleluia! \nWorship Services\nSaturday at 5:30 p.m.\nSunday at 8:15 a.m. & 10:45 a.m.\nSunday School Easter Egg Hunt at 9:30 a.m. for youth in the church building. \nThe 8:15 a.m. worship service will be livestreamed on our YouTube Channel. \nGetting to St. James \nFor 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. \nParking meters line York\, Stratton and Middle Streets. Street parking is free on Sundays until 1:00 p.m.\nThe Gettysburg Parking Garage is within walking distance of the church as well.
URL:https://stjamesgettysburg.org/event/easter/
LOCATION:St. James Lutheran Church\, 109 York Street\, Gettysburg\, PA\, 17325
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Worship,Youth
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pastor Andrew":MAILTO:ageib@stjamesgettysburg.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T150000
DTSTAMP:20260428T170012
CREATED:20260302T205152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T174909Z
UID:29542-1775988000-1776006000@stjamesgettysburg.org
SUMMARY:Spring Worship & Picnic at Camp Nawakwa
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to our Spring Worship & Picnic at Camp Nawakwa\nSunday\, April 12\nWorship at 10:00 a.m. in their Lower Camp Assembly Hall\nLunch immediately following worship in their Dining Hall \nWe will gather for worship in their assembly hall and worship space.  Then we will gather for lunch in the dining hall.  Chicken\, baked beans\, and water will be provided.  Please bring a dish to share (indicating so in the RSVP form below)\, as well as plates and utensils for personal use. \nCamp Nawkwa is located at 1033 Nawakwa Road\, Biglerville\, PA  17307.  Please note that cell service can be spotty in Upper Adams\, so you might want to take some notes from your GPS before you head north. \nWe will have parking attendants to greet and guide you once you arrive at Camp Nawakwa.  We will have parking available closer to the assembly hall & dining hall for those with walking concerns.  We will ask all others to use the parking spaces by Zinn-Tozer Lodge.  Please refer to the property map. \n \n  \n\n    \n        \n            \n                Camp Nawakwa Lower Camp Assembly Hall\n                Camp Nawakwa Lower Camp Assembly Hall & Worship Space\n                Camp Nawakwa Lower Camp Dining Hall\n                Camp Nawakwa Lower Camp Dining Hall\n            \n        \n        \n    \n\nNOTE:  There will be NO SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICES AT CHURCH on 4/12.\nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Household Name *Email *Number in Attendance *123456		\n			Name in I/We\n			\n		\n		I/We plan to attend worship at Camp Nawakwa.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!I plan to bring .... to share at lunch.  (Thank you!)side dish / something hotsalad / something colddessertOtherAnything else you'd like to share with us....Submit your RSVP
URL:https://stjamesgettysburg.org/event/spring-worship/
LOCATION:Camp Nawakwa\, 1033 Nawakwa Road\, Biglerville\, PA\, 17307
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T193000
DTSTAMP:20260428T170012
CREATED:20260124T150000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T192750Z
UID:27985-1777919400-1777923000@stjamesgettysburg.org
SUMMARY:Common Ground Recovery Worship
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 Recovery 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/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260601T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260601T193000
DTSTAMP:20260428T170012
CREATED:20260206T154459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T194613Z
UID:28047-1780338600-1780342200@stjamesgettysburg.org
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260608T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260612T114500
DTSTAMP:20260428T170012
CREATED:20260320T021229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T023931Z
UID:29604-1780909200-1781264700@stjamesgettysburg.org
SUMMARY:VBS :: Snowball Mountain Challenge
DESCRIPTION:Challenge Accepted: With God\, I Am Strong!\nCome on a cool & challenging VBS with St. James & Christ Lutheran! \nVBS will take place at St. James Lutheran Church\, but is a coordinated and team effort with Christ Lutheran! \nKids will become Challengers\, gearing up for frosty games\, snowy surprises\, and hands-on lessons about resilience and faith. Guided daily by Ollie the Arctic Seal\, who is reporting on the events\, Challengers aren’t just playing games; they learn to draw strength from their faith through powerful stories of courage and hope. With a unique winter games theme filled with snowboards and ski lifts and solid theology at its core\, this year’s VBS delivers joy and meaning in equal measure\, teaching kids “I can do all things through him who strengthens me” (Philippians 4:13). \nRegister Youth for VBS \nVolunteer to Help at VBS \nGetting to St. James\nA small parking lot is available at the rear of the church\, off Zerfing Alley.  Parking meters line York\, Stratton and Middle Streets. \nOur facility is handicapped accessible.\nSt. James is a Reconciling In Christ congregation; All are Welcome! 
URL:https://stjamesgettysburg.org/event/vbs2026/
LOCATION:St. James Lutheran Church\, 109 York Street\, Gettysburg\, PA\, 17325
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Youth
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ORGANIZER;CN="Adam Michael":MAILTO:youth@stjamesgettysburg.org
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