During the season of Lent, St. James’ will offer Lenten Meditations to the Lenten Meditation on Wednesday evenings 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm from February 25 – April 1.  Titled “A Time Apart” leader Libby Campbell will lead us in the contemplative model of prayer, readings, guided meditation and silence to center and ground ourselves and open to the healing grace and peace of the Holy One. No prep, no homework, just come as you are. Libby is a grandmother of five, a Spiritual Director, Reiki Master, fellow seeker and Child of God.  All are welcome.

During the season of Lent, St. James’ will offer Lenten Meditations to the Lenten Meditation on Wednesday evenings 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm from February 25 – April 1.  Titled “A Time Apart” leader Libby Campbell will lead us in the contemplative model of prayer, readings, guided meditation and silence to center and ground ourselves and open to the healing grace and peace of the Holy One. No prep, no homework, just come as you are. Libby is a grandmother of five, a Spiritual Director, Reiki Master, fellow seeker and Child of God.  All are welcome.

During the season of Lent, St. James’ will offer Lenten Meditations to the Lenten Meditation on Wednesday evenings 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm from February 25 – April 1.  Titled “A Time Apart” leader Libby Campbell will lead us in the contemplative model of prayer, readings, guided meditation and silence to center and ground ourselves and open to the healing grace and peace of the Holy One. No prep, no homework, just come as you are. Libby is a grandmother of five, a Spiritual Director, Reiki Master, fellow seeker and Child of God.  All are welcome.

This Ministry serves as a paper pantry for eligible Glastonbury residents. Donations and volunteers are always appreciated.

Not able to attend the full service at noon?  The Reverend Tim Hodapp will lead “Ashes to Go” distributing ashes in the parking lot at St. James’ from 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm.  Simply drive up or walk up and you will receive ashes and prayers. 

St. James’ Episcopal Church, 2584 Main Street, Glastonbury is preparing for community worship opportunities to mark Ash Wednesday and the season of Lent.   Ash Wednesday, falling on February 18, 2026, marks the start of Lent; a 40-day solemn period of prayer, fasting and repentance for Christians leading up to Easter. This year St. James’ will celebrate with the Ash Wednesday worship at noon that will include the Imposition of Ashes, Holy Eucharist, music, a sermon and prayers. 

Ashes are an ancient sign of penitence. From the Middle Ages it became the custom to begin Lent by being marked in ash with the sign of the cross. The reminder that we are dust turns our attention to the creative power of God, and God’s ability to heal the brokenness in our lives when we offer that brokenness to God.

Adult Choir practice is held weekly on Thursdays at 2pm, led by Minister of Music Eugenia Sullivan.

St. James’ Annual Meeting will take place on Sunday, February 8th following the 10:15am worship service. A review of the 2025 Finances and 2026 Budget, the Election of new Vestry members. Join in and you will likely learn something new about our community.

The Adult Bible Study is moving to Thursday nights via ZOOM. We will begin studying the book of Jeremiah.

See you then.

Shalom,

Clint

Your Vestry will be meeting on the fourth Tuesday of the month. All members of St. James' parish are invited to attend. No need to reserve a seat, just drop by the church at 7PM. Your comments will be welcomed, especially questions regarding the transition process to our next Priest-in-Charge will be answered.

This Ministry serves as a paper pantry for eligible Glastonbury residents. Donations and volunteers are always appreciated.

Adult Choir practice is held weekly on Thursdays at 2pm, led by Minister of Music Eugenia Sullivan.

Adult Choir practice is held weekly on Thursdays at 2pm, led by Minister of Music Eugenia Sullivan.

Christmas Day service will include Holy Eucharist and meaningful sermon.

Christmas Eve service at St. James’ will feature Holy Eucharist, festive worship with inspiring sermon, and glorious music with instruments and choir. Come early and beginning at 5:45 there will be a Harp Prelude. 

Christmas Pageant St. Luke’s

Please join us at St. Luke’s 915 Main Street for our annual Christmas pageant. Live animals will be present, adding to the spirit!

December 21 at 2 PM Last minute participation is always welcome!

Contact Erin Perrelli with any questions. 203-506-2557

A traditional service of Advent Lessons & Carols will be presented on Sunday, December 7, at 10:15 am at St. James’ Church. Patterned after the service from King’s College, Cambridge (UK), biblical readings will tell the story of the coming of the Savior, from the Garden of Eden to the birth of Christ. The Holy Eucharist will follow as well as fellowship in the Atrium. Music for the service will be provided by the St. James’ Adult Choir, guest singers, and instrumentalists, all directed by Minister of Music James R. Barry. Carols offered include several by contemporary women composers. Advent hymns will be sung by all, accompanied by organ and clarinet. The Reverend Dave Carter will be the officiant, and members of the church’s Sunday School, congregation, and Vestry will read the lessons. Advent Lessons & Carols is open to the public and all are invited to attend.

Your Vestry will be meeting on Tuesday November 25th for their monthly meeting. All members of St. James' parish are invited to attend. No need to reserve a seat, just drop by the church at 7PM. Your comments will be welcomed, especially questions regarding the transition process to our next Priest-in-Charge will be answered.

The next Communications meeting will be held on Monday, November 10th  7pm via Zoom and in person in the Meeting Room.  Lisa Gleason, who has taken on the leadership role for Carol's Closet, is stepping away from the Communications Committee.  We are grateful for her work over the past years.  And, Jim Barry will be leaving us as well at the end of the year.  So, please consider joining us in this important ministry.  Contact Gail Lebert glebert14@gmail.com and/or come to the meeting.  

Agenda Items Include:  

Advent Services promotion and advertising

Facebook and Instagram point person

How to get more people to our new website

Planning for the Annual Report

Budget items for 2026

The regular meeting of St. James’ Vestry, the governing body of our church is scheduled for the third Tuesday of each month. All are welcome to attend the meeting.

TRANSITION ~ LISTENING AND OPINION GATHERING 

On this coming Sunday October 26th, the Vestry will hold a special parish gathering immediately following the 10:15 AM service in St. James’ Parish Hall.  Your Vestry is very much interested in hearing your opinions and ideas about St. James' future and what qualities you would like to see in our next clergy person.  This will be your chance to offer  feedback and hear the opinions  of fellow parishioners.    Coffee, tea, juice and bagels will be served.  If you are not able to attend in person, please reach out to any Vestry member and have a conversation with them by October 30th.  

Thank you for your continued interest and participation in this very important piece of St. James’ Transition process.

Folks,

Let's discuss The Prophet Isaiah chapters 24-27 for this session. While you are reading these chapters, consider how John was influenced to pen

"The Revelation to John" (hint: Isaiah 24-27, Revelation 19 and 20) and consider  how Genesis 3:1 relates to Isaiah 27:1.

See you then. Shalom, Clint