We welcome all newcomers to St. James! We greet all visitors to St. James during the peace in our services and at the Newcomers Table in the Parish Hall during Fellowship/Coffee Hour after the 10 a.m. service. We provide membership forms and extensive information about our church at this table, as well as warm and friendly faces to answer questions and help a visitor feel welcome.

New Members’ Class
Offered Twice Each Program Year
Once in the fall and once in the spring
Noon-1:30 p.m. in the Library

Do you want to become an Episcopalian? Are you wondering what Christians who call themselves ‘Episcopalians’ really believe? Or do you just want to learn more about what it means to be an adult Christian? Do you want to know more about our faith? Are you interested in being Baptized, Confirmed or Received in the Episcopal Church? If your answer is yes to any of these questions, this class is for you!

Join the Rector, the Rev. Susan Esco Chandler, on Sunday afternoons for a five week journey through the faith. The Rector offers this class once in the fall and once in the winter/spring. Call the church office, 978-388-0030, to register or for more information. You may also read more about membership here.

St. James Newcomers’ Shepherding Program

Our Newcomers’ Shepherding Program seeks to continue welcoming newcomers to St. James. The Newcomers’ Shepherds reach out to newcomers after receiving a copy of their membership form. In addition to welcoming newcomers, acting as a personal connection and answering any questions they may have about our parish, Newcomers’ Shepherds assist newcomers in getting further involved in the church by connecting them with the chair-people of areas in which they are interested, such as Outreach, Fellowship, Family Ministry, Godly Play, etc. 

Newcomers’ Dinners at the Rector’s

Next Newcomers’ Dinner – 
Saturday, April 24, 6:00 p.m.
These dinners are hosted by Susan and Appy Chandler. Parish guests include the Newcomers’ Shepherds, select members of the Vestry and select members of the Fellowship Commission. These dinners are an excellent opportunity to meet the clergy, parishioners, and fellow newcomers. They are relaxed, fun evenings.

Co-Chairs Newcomers Committee—Linda Davis Siess and Laurie Dawe