Christian Formation
For followers of Jesus, it is important to have both private and communal time of prayer, reading Scripture, and learning about our faith. At Saint James we encourage Christian formation for all ages.
KIDS CLUB meets two to three times a month for children 3 and up and are invited for a time of stories, crafts, and songs during the first part of 10 AM worship. Children return during to participate for Holy Communion.
Adult Forums - special times scheduled to discuss topics and current issues that impact our Christian life and faith.
Bible Resources
The Season of LENT
Everything In Between WEEKLY Devotional Guide
Our friends at A Sanctified Art have provided a special e-reader version of this year’s Lenten devotional,
which you can access on your computer and mobile devices by clicking on this link:
Our Lenten theme, "Everything In Between," invites us to navigate the polarities in our lives with more faith, intention, and openness to be transformed. You will see that each weekly sub-theme explores two supposed binaries, life "faith & works" or "rest & growth," or "grief & hope." We often consider these ideas to be opposing. However, as we explore these
Cultivating the Fruit of the Spirit in Heart, Soul, Strength, and Mind
Click on the Cover above read the Lenten devotional online .
"Humility is at the heart of Ash Wednesday. To observe a Holy Lent is to practice humility. It means softening our hearts and opening them to new learning and growth. It is to make changes (or repent) in order to live more fully into the life that God intends for us. While humility is not one of the nine fruit of the Spirit spelled out in Galatians 5 that we will be focusing on in this devotional, it is foundational ground for the fruits of love, peace, joy kindness, patience, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control."
Bible Study Opportunities
Wednesday Bible Study at 7 PM
Led by Rev. Donna Ialongo (St. Benedict's Bolingbrook)
Study the Gospel reading for the upcoming Sunday. No preparation necessary.
OR copy and past the attached link into your web browser
Meeting ID: 823 4689 1289
Passcode: 758602
Journey Through Lent
Join us with opportunities to grow your spiritual life during Lent.
FAITH & FILM NIGHTS
Watch for updates on the three movies.
Simple Supper will be served of soup and salad
at each event.
Living Well Through Lent 2024
Practicing Forgiveness with all your Heart, Soul, Strength, and Mind
Recommended Phone Apps and Websites
Pray as You Go is a daily prayer session, designed to go with you wherever you go to help you pray
whenever you find time, but particularly while traveling to and from work, school, or
on short trips. Each session is to help your prayer life by reflecting on scripture in
an Ignatian spiritual way.
Safe Church Safe Communities (formerly known as Keep God's People Safe)
Click here for the Online Instructions and Saint James Password. Follow the instructions and provide a copy of your completion to the Parish Office.
The Diocese of Chicago is committed to doing everything in its power to maintain a safe and supportive atmosphere for the children and adults who are members of its congregations, attend its programs or participate in its ministries. We require all who serve in our church to complete Safe Church, Safe Communities training, created by the Episcopal Church Task Force to Develop Model Anti-Sexual Harassment Policies and Safe Church Training.
Updated policies and training requirements are currently being reviewed. When adopted, a formal training matrix will be provided. For now, the requirements below are include:
Clergy, paid church staff, elected leaders, lay pastoral leaders, adults who work with children and youth, and others in lay leadership roles are required to take both the Universal Training and Specialty Training modules. Key holders, youth who work with children, and youth who have leadership roles in the church are required to take the Universal training.
Universal Training – Introduction & Theological Background, Organizational Rules & Policies, Healthy Boundaries, and Inclusion
Specialty Training – Abuse & Neglect, Power & Relationships, Pastoral Relationships, and Bullying
