This Sunday's Announcements

July 24 at 10 a.m. - Interfaith Council Annual Summer Retreat
The Interfaith Council of Franklin County warmly invites all to its annual summer retreat Friday, July 24, 10 to 3pm with a potluck lunch at the New England Peace Pagoda, 100 Cave Hill Road, Leverett. We will explore ways to build interfaith community, awaken love and justice, and choose themes for upcoming programs. All are welcome! 

July 26 at 10 a.m. - Feast of St. James
This year we are inviting the parish to celebrate one of our patron saints, James, by bringing a favorite oyster or scallop shell  (a symbol used to remind us of St. James), seashell, sea glass, or rocks smoothed out by the sea to decorate our altar. (Creating small shrines with these materials is a common tradition in Spain on the Feast of St. James). 

August 23 at 10 a.m. - Blessing of the Backpacks
During worship, all students, teachers, and school staff are invited to come forward for a special blessing before the 2026-2027 school year begins. You are invited to bring a backpack, bag, or lunchbox.

Organ Fundraiser Update
As of now, we have received $9,280. This is a good start, but please consider a donation, if you haven’t given. We have the ‘Stops’ from the organ, which Peter has kindly offered to turn into key chains. For a donation of $10 or more you can have one; there are 45 left.
We encourage you to prayerfully consider how the organ shapes our life in Christ together, and make a contribution to secure the future of the organ at Saints James and Andrew. In that spirit, please share your support by check or by tithe.ly with ‘Organ Fund’ in the memo line.

Friendly Pledge Reminder:
Often in the summer folks have different routines, and as a result pledge donations are not always sent into the church in the same timely manner. We encourage folks to please continue sending their pledge donations so we can stay on target with our budget. Thank you to everyone who has pledged to support this parish with donations of time, talent, and treasure. Your generosity is what makes the mission and ministry of this parish possible. 

Scams, Spoofs, and Phishing:
A friendly reminder that more scammers are targeting clergy, staff, and lay leaders via email, phone, or text messages. Trusted leaders will never ask you to buy gift cards or send money via phone, text, or email or to email the directory. The only financial appeals we will put forth would be in an announcement in the leaflet, newsletter mailing list, or be a part of our annual giving campaign. 

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Schedules

Sunday Worship Schedule
Thank you for your flexibility and support as we worship in the Whiteman Room as our sanctuary ceiling is under renovation this summer.  
July 19 -- Holy Eucharist; Rev. Heather Blais presider and Lay Preacher Julie Carew preacher
July 26 -- Holy Eucharist; Rev. Heather Blais presider and preacher; Leavetaking Liturgy 
August 2 -- Holy Eucharist; Rev. Rich Simpson presider and lay Preacher Dan Carew preacher
August 9 -- Morning Prayer; Lay Worship Leader Julie Carew, presider and Steve Houghton preacher
August 16 -- Lessons & Carols: Gospel & Hope; Lay Worship Leader Kathryn Aubry-McAvoy
August 23 -- Holy Eucharist; Rev. Cn. Steven Wilco, presider and preacher; Blessing of the Backpacks
August 30 -- Holy Eucharist; Rev. Dr. Molly Scherm, presider and preacher
Sept 6 -- Holy Eucharist; Rev. Ted Thornton presider, and alyssa kai preacher; C&C
Sept 13 -- Holy Eucharist; Rev. Ted Thornton presider, and Dan Carew preacher
Sept 20 -- Holy Eucharist; Rev. Dr. Molly Scherm, presider and preacher; Baptism
Sept 27 -- Holy Eucharist; Rev. Dr. Molly Scherm, presider and preacher
Oct 4 -- Holy Eucharist; Rev. Dr. Molly Scherm, presider and preacher; Blessing of Animals; C&C
Oct 11 -- Holy Eucharist; Rev. Ted Thornton presider, and Steve Houghton preacher
Oct 18 -- Holy Eucharist; Rev. Dr. Molly Scherm, presider and preacher
Oct 25 -- Holy Eucharist; Rev. Ted Thornton presider and preacher

Wednesday Worship Schedule 
Please join us for worship on Wednesdays: Morning Prayer at 6:15 a.m. on YouTube led by Audley Robinson or for Eucharist/ Morning Prayer at 10 a.m. in All Saints Chapel followed by coffee hour.  

July 22 -- Holy Eucharist; Rev Heather Blais
July 29 -- Morning Prayer; Julie Orvis and Steve Houghton
August 5 -- Morning Prayer; Nathan Turowsky and Steve Houghton
August 12 -- Morning Prayer; Mary and Becky Burleigh-Howes
August 19 -- Morning Prayer; Mary and Becky Burleigh-Howes
August 26 -- Morning Prayer; Mary and Becky Burleigh-Howes
September 2 - Onward -- Holy Eucharist; Rev. Dr. Molly Scherm

Children’s Chapel Schedule - Save the Dates for this Fall
All are welcome! We invite children to gather for singing, stories, and crafts during Sunday services: Sept 13; Oct 4; Oct 18; Nov 1; Nov 15; Dec 6; Dec 20 12/20. If you have questions or interest in volunteering to help with Children's Chapel, please contact Cara Hins at [email protected].

Coffee & Conversation - Save the Dates for the 2026-2027
Join us after worship for coffee and conversation in the cloisters following the Sunday service: Sept 6; Oct 4; Nov 1; Dec 6; Jan 3; Mar 7; Apr 4; May 16; June 6. To volunteer or learn more about this ministry contact Allyson Michal at [email protected].

​Regular Events

To learn more about these ministries and events, click the link or contact the office. 
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View our Events Calendar, showing the start and end times for parish and wider community meetings, rehearsals, and events. Please note: Spaces are reserved for time beyond the exact times listed on the public calendar for set up, clean up, and there are other private meetings and reservations that are not listed for public view. Always check with the parish administrator to reserve a space and to ensure a room is available before using it. 

Mondays
4:30 - 5:30 p.m. -- Second Helpings Community Meal 
4:30 - 5:30 p.m. -- Whitney’s Pantry (last Mondays)
6:30 - 7:30 p.m. -- Zoom Bible Study

Tuesdays
10:00 - 1:00 p.m.  -- Office Hours (Closed Holidays)
9:00 - 12:00 p.m. -- St. Andrew’s Guild Sewing Drop-In (resumes in fall)

Wednesdays
6:15 - 6:30 a.m. -- Morning Prayer (live streamed)
10:00 - 11:30 a.m. -- Midweek Eucharist & Coffee Hour 

Thursdays
10:00 - 1:00 p.m. -- Office Hours (Closed Holidays)
7:00 - 8:30 p.m. -- Choir (resumes in fall)
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Fridays
10:00 - 1:00 p.m. -- Office Hours (Closed Holidays)
6:30 - 7:30 p.m. -- Zoom Reflection Group

Sundays
10:00 - 11:15 a.m. -- Holy Eucharist (live streamed)
10:00 - 10:35 a.m. -- Children’s Chapel 
11:15 - 12:00 p.m. -- Coffee & Conversation 

Daily 
During Daylight  -- Walk our Community Labyrinth
Enjoy our gardens and grounds to pray, rest, be