Saint James Episcopal Church
space
Saint James NY
on the central north shore of Long Island
Sermons
Recent sermons can be found here.
The Church library
The church library, found in the Webster Room in the Christian Education Building has a variety of educational materials that are available for all to use.
The Rector also has an extensive library of books, many of which are available to parishioners to borrow.
The Mercer School
One of the great assets of the Diocese of Long Island is the education are available through Mercer School of Theology (Garden City, NY), which exists to help both lay and ordained persons to be better formed as ministers in Christ's church. Current course schedules and more information are available at its website.
Adults learning together
At St James, we believe that it's important to keep learning and growing in faith throughout your life. So our educational program doesn't stop with Sunday School. We provide a range of educational opportunities throughout the year.
During the Year
On most Sundays during the school year (the exceptions being Sundays when we hold parish-wide celebrations), we offer an adult education program. Using a discussion format, we explore topics as diverse as the prayer book, bible, politics and faith, celtic spirituality, and faith in everyday life. The schedule for fall is:
| September | 7 | Welcome Brunch |
| 14 | Where are we called? Worship | |
| 21 | Where are we called? Hospitality | |
| 28 | Where are we called? Prayer | |
| October | 5 | Being Episcopalian |
| 12 | Being Episcopalian | |
| 19 | Being Episcopalian | |
| 26 | Voting and faith | |
| November | 2 | Voting and faith |
| 9 | Bible study - The book of Jude | |
| 16 | Bible study - The book of Jude | |
| 23 | Bible study - The book of Jude | |
| 30 | Celebrating Advent - Wreaths | |
| December | 7 | Waiting on God |
| 14 | Waiting on God | |
| 21 | Waiting on God | |
| 28 | Celebrating Christm |
Concurrently with adult ed, we offer a "Parents Time Out." This is an opportunity for parents of Sunday School children to gather for coffee, read the newspaper, and discuss things of interest. Once a month, a discussion of issues related to parenting will be facilitated.
On Thursday mornings, a Bible study group meets to study and discuss sections of both the Old and the New Testaments, along with books of interest. (Call the office to check meeting dates).
Lent
During the Lenten Season, we run an evening program that combines informal Communion services with studies led by the Rector and the Christian Formation Committee. Recent studies have focused on the Beatitudes, and the Psalms of Ascent, Handel's Messiah, and Christ's Journey to the Cross.
Summer
During the summer months, we offer a short bible study group each Sunday morning from 8.55am to 9.20am. We spend this time reflecting on one or more of the readings set in the lectionary for that day, using the African Bible Study method. This is open to all ages, including children.
We also have occasional evening pizza and DVD nights through the summer. These inter-generational events are open to all, and families are encouraged to attend. After a pizza dinner, we watch brief videos that explore Christian themes and Scripture as they intersect with our everyday lives. They entertain and promote questions and discussion for all ages, from 6 to 60+ years old!