THE A-TO-Z FOR ST. JAMES’ FAMILIES
9:10 a.m. service: A family-friendly service of Holy
Eucharist. Children and youth serve as acolytes, lay
readers, prayer leaders, ushers, and chalice bearers;
the children’s choirs sing.
Acolytes: (3 grade+) carry crosses, torches, flags,
and banners in the procession and assist the priests
during the 9:10 a.m. service.
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Advent candle lighters: Each Sunday in Advent, a
3 rd Grader and his or her family light the candle on the
Advent Wreath above the altar.
Baptism Prep: Parents interested in having an infant
or child baptized are invited to a series of gatherings
for prayer, learning, and fellowship led by clergy and
parents. Contact the Rev. Zack Thompson to learn
more about baptism.
Children’s & Family Ministries: The umbrella group
for worship, programs, and events for families with
children from birth through 6 th grade.
Children’s Eucharist: A monthly 9:10 a.m. service.
Primary Class students worship with their parents, the
children’s choirs sing, a Church School class leads the
Prayers of the People, and the children are invited up
front at the homily.
Coffee Hour: Donut holes & coffee in Sunderland Hall
from 8:30 - 9:05 a.m. and coffee following the 9:10 and
11:15 a.m. services.
Decalogue Leaders: (4 th graders) read the Ten Com-
mandments in Lent at the 9:10 a.m. service.
Family Fridays: Monthly events featuring bingo, mov-
ies, Lego-building, Casino Night and pizza; begins with
“Reaching Out to Our Neighbors” service projects.
Lay Readers: (5 th grade+) read the lesson at the 9:10
a.m. service.
Parents of Young Children: The umbrella group for
worship, programs, and events for families with chil-
dren ages 0-5, including Playgroups, the fall Pancake
Breakfast, and fall and spring parties for parents.
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Planitzer Nursery: Maintained for our youngest pa-
rishioners (ages 0 - 2 yrs) and staffed by three wonder-
ful women, Sundays, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Pledging Members: Those who have indicated their
financial commitment to the parish for the calen-
dar year. When you commit a portion of your annual
budget to St. James’ ministries, we know — and you
know — that this is your church. To make a commit-
ment, visit stjames.org/commitment.
Prayer Leaders: (6 th grade+) lead the Prayers of the
People at the 9:10 a.m. service.
“Pray, Work, Give”: These principles order our life at
church, the center of our praying, working, and giving
for the spread of the Kingdom of God.
Thursday Eucharist for Families: A monthly worship
experience in the church complements weekly Thurs-
day afternoon worship. Designed for ages 2 - 10 (and
their families!) to help us learn how and why we do
what we do on Sunday mornings. A perfect time for
families to worship and learn together.
Toddler-Primary Chapel Service: A brief Sunday
service held in the Primary classroom. Children light
candles, take up the offering, pray “Thank you, God
for …”, hear a homily by one of the clergy, and ex-
tinguish the candles. On the 4 th week, the service in-
cludes communion.
Toddler-Primary Offering: A collection is taken up
each week in our Toddler-Primary Chapel. The ben-
eficiary of the Offering is chosen each year by the chil-
dren and teachers.
Worship Cart: At the back of the church, packets for
children’s use during the Sunday service contain cray-
ons, a pencil, paper, and the Sunday Paper, an activity
page for children based on the Gospel lesson of the
day. A letter to the parents helps continue the day’s
lesson through the week.