Sunday Hospitality!
We are looking for hosts for our “Lemonade on the Steps”.
If you are able to do this, please talk with Melissa DiGloria or Joan Augusta who are coordinating our “Lemonade on the Steps” hospitality, or send us an e-mail with a date you can host: stjames.clergy@verizon.net
Parish Summer Picnic
Save the date! June 23rd is our Summer Picnic. More information forthcoming.
Gardeners Wanted!
Summer is here and along with the joys of summer is lawn and garden care. We are looking for volunteers to help one day a week with lawn and garden maintenance
beginning this week! Please sign up today so we can plan!
If you are able to help a day or two, please contact us at stjames.clergy@verizon.net or call the office at 978-388-0030.
Pair up with a friend or another family!
More hands make for light work!
Talent Show
Our talent show was a great success! The youth raised $305.00 and it was a full house with lots of fun and laughter. Thank you all for helping make this year’s show such a success.
Special thanks go to Dave, Robin, Sue, Andy, Cheryl and James for donating their time and providing the dinner. And, a very big special thanks to Jen Collins who coordinated the event!
Memorial Weekend
The Parish office will be closed on Monday, May 27th. We will be open on Tuesday, May 28th and Thursday, May 30th.
Update: Clergy Search Process
The executive committee of the Vestry will meet with our Diocesan Consultant, Carol Kingston, on Wednesday, May 29th to begin our Clergy Search process. We will keep you informed in our weekly announcements and monthly newsletter.
From your Sr. Warden,
Jim Chapman
A Gift of Grace: Gospel Concert
The Amesbury Union Church, 350 Main Street (across from the Merrimack River) is hosting a concert to benefit the capital needs of the Union Church.
The Gospel Concert is traditional and original, modern gospel music, spanning all generations. Featuring 3 Choirs: The Bullock Brothers, The Sons and The Emmanuel Choir. A three generational musical family from the Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, Boston
June 1, 2013 * 7pm
Amesbury Union Church
Suggested donation is $20.00. Seating is limited.
For more information call 978-388-0631.
Our Neighbors’ Table
During the months of May through July, we will be collecting Peanut Butter, canned Chicken/Tuna or healthy snacks such as popcorn, granola bars, peanut butter crackers, etc. Personal items are always needed such as toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorant, powder, mouthwash, soap, shampoo, etc.
Samaritans of Merrimack Valley
Samaritans of Merrimack Valley is sponsoring a support group for families of military veterans. The next group will meet on Thursday May 16th at 6:30 PM at Methuen Village, 4 Gleason Street, Methuen, MA 01844. Please call 978-327-6646 for more information.