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ALPHA

ALPHA an introduction to Christian faith and A LIFE WORTH LIVING an advanced course of ALPHA Basic that helps participants deepen their spirituality are led by Rev. Bob Johnson. For information contact Rev. Bob Johnson at 905-575-9301 or robert.johnson@sympatico.ca. 

 SMALL GROUPS

Small groups are very important to our church because we feel that in them we can help each other grow to be all that Christ wants us to be. So if you are a visitor, a new member, a member for years; if you are curious, interested, or maybe just bored one night - JOIN US! All the groups below are open to anyone to come at any time. You can call or email the contact person listed with each group for more information, or if a location is given just show up! We won't require you to sign your life away or pay a membership fee, but we do promise a welcoming, open group of people who are growing in Christ.

SUNDAY MORNING GROUP - 10:00 - 10:30 am in the Parlour upstairs, a Sharing & Caring group. A time of sharing God's working in our life, and our prayer requests. All welcome. You don't have to come every week, drop in whenever you wish to.

TUESDAY EVENING GROUP - 7:00 pm weekly, at Paul & Shari Fraser's, 104 Gracehill Cres, Antrium Glen community, 8th Concession West. Contact Paul and Shari Fraser at 905-659-5005 or pfraser12@cogeco.ca for more information.

STITCHING & FELLOWSHIP GROUP meets every Tuesday at 10:00 am in the Parlour upstairs. Bring your hand-stiching, knitting, crocheting, embroidery, etc., or come and watch others and learn. Or just come and enjoy some time together sharing coffee and fellowhip. Contact: Jean Lilly 905-690-0188.

THURSDAY MORNING MEN'S GROUP - 7:00 am at St. James in Room 12 downstairs. Coffee is always on! All men welcome. Contact: Rev. John Allsop at 905 -689-6223 or john@stjameswaterdown.ca

UNITED CHURCH WOMEN - Two groups currently meet September through May. One is the first Wednesday of each month at 7:00 pm (contact Jean Wilson 905-689-6061)and the other is the second Tuesday of each month at 10:00 am (contact Jean Millar-Hanneson 905-689-5360 or Jean Lilly 905-690-0188). Both groups meet in the Church Parlour upstairs.

OTHER GROUPS

If you have an interest in becoming a part of any of these groups, please contact the church office at 905-689-6223.

St. James Chancel Choir - The Chancel Choir is a dedicated group of men and women who serve in the worship of God giving of their talents great and small. We are open to new members (16 & older) who love to sing and wish to share their talent. We meet every Thursday for practice from September to May and serve in the choir loft every Sunday from September to June. We try to have extra special music for Thanksgiving, Christmas, Palm and Easter Sunday and Celebration Sundays. Come and visit us any Thursday at 7:00 pm in the choir room (below the Sanctuary, enter from the door on the north east corner). Speak to any choir member, we are happy to answer your questions. We work hard but we have fun in the process.

Outreach - The Church is called to be the expression of God's love in the world. Our Outreach Team seeks to envision and facilitate opportunities for reaching others compassionately through acts of justice and charity. The Outreach Team regularly supports and promotes several important ministries: the United Church Mission and Service Fun, the Flamborough Food bank, Drummond House and Wesley Urban Ministries (including Case for Kids Run-Ride-Walk, Gift Giving Sunday, Christmas dinner and the Christmas Store). They also facilitate the "God is Green" spring clean-up and helped to make the Guatemala mission trip possible.

Visitation Group - The Pastoral Care committee leads an active group of people that builds relationships in the community. Contact the church office for information.

Fix-it Group - The Property & Grounds committee organizes a group of handy people who show up for a couple of hours every other week to do odd jobs around the church. If you're interested in being part of this handy group, contact the church office.

Stitching & Fellowship Group - Do you like to knit, crochet, embroider or smock? If so, please join us every Tuesday at 10:00 am in the Parlour. Bring your stitching projects and helpful instruction will be offered if requested. If you don't have a project on the go at the moment, please sit and visti with us.

Communications Group - The Communications team was created in 2005 with an aim to improve the ways in which St. James communicates who we are and what we offer, both within the congregation and in the wider community. The Communications team looks after producing the Contact newsletter, as well as keeping the web pages up to date, informing the newspaper and other media outlets of St. James events as well as helping other groups and committees with requests for publicizing their events. In the future we are hoping to develop more opportunity for information to be communicated via email to those who use it. If you have an interest in any area of Communications, we would be pleased to have you join our Team. There are lots of things that can be done to make communication within St James, and from St James to the wider community, better.

The Worship Committee - The purpose of the Worship Committee is to plan meaningful worship services, whether through the spoken word, music, special ceremonies, or the beautification of the Sanctuary and fellowship hall. In 2004, a contemporary style service was introduced to meet the needs of those who wish to worship less formally. Our aim is always to remain open to new suggestions. We meet once a month as posted in the weekly bulletin, please feel free to join us.

Pastoral Care Committee liaises between Wendy and Rev. Allsop with respect to the needs of the congregation and maintains a team of people who regulary visit those in need at their residence or in a hospital. we provide a tele-ministry for those who would benefit from a phone call. We maintain and update the list of all congregants of St. James. We maintain and distribute hearing aids for Sunday services and special services and arrange for greeters on Sunday morning. When necessary we send cards to members and meals to new mothers. We assist during Baptism services. We have been instrumental in the preparation of the Pictorial Directory and organize the distribution of The Contact following printing. We arrange two shut-in communion services a year and provide transportation if required. We organize and participate in fundraisers. We provide coffee in turn following the Sunday service. If you would like more information about Pastoral Care Committee or wish to refer someone to us, please contact Lee Clarkson at al.lee@sympatico.ca or Rosemary Mills at 905-689-6214. Our meetings are help on the third Monday of each month.

PROGRAMS

Wednesday A.M. Badminton - Co-ed badminton for all ages and skill levels. Bring your own raquet. Lots of fun! 9:30 - 11:30 am each Wednesday. Cost is $2.00 per person per week.

Seniors' Luncheon - A special lunch for any seniors in the auditorium. Good food, good singing, good friends. Usually the third Tuesday of each month. Contact the office at 689-6223 for more information.

Village Manor Worship Services - Contact Rev. Allsop if you are interested in giving leadership to monthly services at the Village Manor.

Other St. James groups and programs include...

Choir, Flower Guild, Youth Groups, Confirmation Class, New Members Group, BLAST Kids, Jr. Choir, Vacation Bible School and more!

Community Groups at St. James include...

Girl Guides, Village Square Dancers, Flamborough Heritage Society, Benjamin Bunny Nursery School, Positivenergy and more!