Call Committee Listening Session – 7/24
St. James Worship Space 109 York Street, GettysburgCome to a Call Committee Listening Session! Objectives are to obtain feedback from church members about the direction and future of St. James, and how a called associate pastor will help lead us in that direction.
Evening Picnic and Prayer at Camp Nawakwa
Camp Nawakwa 1033 Nawakwa Road, Biglerville, PAWe've got a great opportunity for fellowship with Seminary First Years and congregation members of Trinity Arendtsville! Come on Thursday, September 1 to Camp Nawakwa at the Upper Camp. We'll eat at 5:30 p.m. and have evening prayer at 6:30 p.m. The prayer time will be lead by Gil Waldkoenig. Please be sure to RSVP,…
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God’s work. Our hands. Sunday
God's work. Our hands. Sunday is a single day when Lutherans across the nation come together to serve our communities This day is an opportunity to celebrate who we are as the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America – one church, freed in Christ to serve and love our neighbor. Service activities offer an opportunity for…
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Fall Festival & Blessing of Animals
Vossler Farm 665 Knoxlyn Road, Gettysburg, PACome to our annual Fall Festival & Blessing of Animals, Sunday, September 18 at Tom & Barbara Vossler's farm in Gettysburg. The afternoon is filled with fun and fellowship for the entire family! Please feel free to bring the grandkids or a friend. Games & activities Music Fellowship We'll start the afternoon with the Blessing…
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Season of Creation Benefit Concert: Songs to Heal a Weary Time
St. James Worship Space 109 York Street, GettysburgSt. James Season of Creation Benefit Concert: Songs to Heal a Weary Time Sunday, September 25 at 4:00 p.m. In the Season of Creation, we are reminded that freedom comes with responsibilities, to one another and to the natural world that sustains us. We don’t stand alone but are members of a community. We take…
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Cellist Sophie Shao, presented by Gettysburg Community Concert Association
St. James Worship Space 109 York Street, GettysburgGettysburg Community Concert Association has invited Sophie Shao to come to Gettysburg, and perform at St. James Lutheran Church. Admission: $20 or membership to GCCA Cellist Sophie Shao, winner of the prestigious Avery Fisher Career Grant and top prizes at the Rostropovich and Tchaikovsky competitions, is a versatile and passionate artist whose performances the New York Times…
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Waterlife Worship Service
St. James Worship Space 109 York Street, GettysburgPeriodically through the year, the youth lead our 10:45 a.m. worship service. This is a wonderful opportunity for them to demonstrate what they have been discussing in Youth Group, as well as sing some of the songs that they have learned. We hope you will join us at our upcoming Waterlife Worship Service Sunday, October…
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Apple Gleaning
Adams County Nusery 26 Nursery Road, AspersCome pick apples on Sunday, October 2 at Adams County Nursery (26 Nursery Road, Aspers, PA). We'll gather at 1:00 p.m., get instructions on how to pick, pray and then head out to the orchard. All apples collected will be donated to SCCAP, New Hope Ministries, Adams Rescue Mission, Seminary, John's Meals Arendtsville, and St.…
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Football Tailgate Party
St. James Youth House 121/123 York Street, Gettysburg, PACome to a High School Football Game Tailgate Party! We'll provide hot dogs, burgers, beverages, plates, napkins & utensils. You bring a side to share. All are welcome to attend, and feel free to bring a friend. We'll eat around 5:00 p.m., play a few yard games, then walk over to the stadium to watch…
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Tree Planting
Fred & Joan Horak's House 865 Good Intent Road, Gettysburg, PASt. James members were challenged to participate in the Adams County Planting Partnership with the Keystone 10 Million Tree Partnership and Chesapeake Bay Foundation to plant native trees. Thank you to everyone who ordered trees and plan to plant them this fall! We are organizing a work party to assist a member of St. James…
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Spirituals and Sacred Music that Warms the Heart!
St. James Worship Space 109 York Street, GettysburgSpirituals and Sacred Music that Warms the Heart! Presented by Jesse Holt, vocalist, and Suzanne Hubbard, pianist Benefit Concert for SCCAP and Adams County Literacy Council SUZANNE HUBBARD is a retired USDA dairy genetics scientist as well as a retired organist and pianist from 2 Maryland churches. Her musical training started at age 4 with…
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Fields of Adventure Flashlight Friday
Fields of Adventure 64 Tree Lane, Aspers, PAEnjoy a fall night on the farm at Fields of Adventure with folks from St. James Lutheran Church. There is plenty of fun for all ages. Flashlight corn maze, corn bin, large slide, pumpkin bowling, corn hole, animal barnyard, wagon rides, peddle carts/bikes, pumpkin checkers, and so much more! Bring a friend. Bring your grandkids. …
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