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	Adult Education Sunday morning Adult Forum - 9:00 AM in the Common Room The objective of this group is to teach, learn, and converse around issues of faith. a variety of people from within and without the parish lead the Adult Forum. Topics include scriptural study, the history of our faith tradition, and topical addresses of contemporary life and faith.
	Altar Guild Ruth Snyder This group is dedicated to the preparation of the altar for all religious observances, which includes the maintenance of the silver, brass, linens, and vestments used in these services. Flower arrangements and candle selection are also part of their duties.
	Acolyte Guild Dwight Webb The Acolyte guild is comprised of Junior and Senior High School age girls and boys dedicated to serve the church. An acolyte is require to be at least in the fifth grade. Training is held once each year and includes five weeks of instruction. Emphasis is on serving reverently and with dignity. The acolytes take individual responsibility for those aspects of the service assigned to them.
	Bazaar Pam Croteau Bazaars have been held at St. James since the 1940's. This is a year round project, planning, working on crafts and other items to be sold. Everyone can participate in some way, either cooking, sewing, painting, decorating. There are activities for children. A portion of the income goes towards outreach. The Bazaar project is a great way to get to know each other.
	Christian Education Gina Gitchell and Molly Badrawy, Co-Directors For 2010-2011, Church School will meet from September through June from 9:30 until approximately 10:30 when the children join their parents for the Eucharist. Classes that include storytelling, games and activities are open to children from 4 years old through 8th grade. Children and families can participate in pageants, parades, coffee hour and more to learn to be a part of parish life. Our goal is to plant a basis of Bible stories, not only to nurture the children’s spiritual life, but also to familiarize them with literature, history and culture. Our mission in Christian Education at St. James Episcopal Church is to share with our children our belief in God-Father, Son, and Holy Spirit through L-O-V-E: L – Learning to recognize Christ in all persons, thereby facilitating justice and peace. O- Organizing intergenerational events to foster fellowship between children and adults. V-Vigilance in maintaining St. James as a safe place for learning. E-Enabling our leaders through training programs and prayer.
	Education for Ministry Diana MacVeagh and Ken Herman Education For Ministry, a four-year program of theological education and study of the Bible, church history, and twentieth century theology. EFM provides a comprehensive, experiential education in the foundations and message of our Christian faith. Participants commit one year at a time to meet regularly in seminars led by trained mentors. For a daytime course, contact Diana MacVeagh, 876-3330; for an evening course, contact Ken Herman, 239-4216. Top
	Handbell Choir Walt Sayre, Director St. James has three octaves of Schulmerich handbells, plus four lower bases, and two octaves of Malmark handchimes for the ministry of making music to the Glory of God. Our experienced group meets every Wednesday evening September through May. This group plays before church services once a month.
	Lems and Lectors Carol Parkman Meeting times are infrequently scheduled in the year, usually one or two short meetings. The objective of this group is to serve the parishioners of St. James by leading and assisting in the worship service. Lay Eucharistic Ministers must be approved by the Vestry and confirmed by the Bishop. Lectors usually meet in the fall to review public speaking techniques and practice with a group before reading in a service.
	Music Organist and Music Director Walt Sayre The Adult choir is an active group often accompanied by parishioners or guest accompanists playing trumpet, clarinet, bagpipe, timpani, flute and other instruments to give us great variety. Visiting choral programs and other professions performers round out a rich musical schedule each year. Choir rehearsal is on Thursday evenings at 7:00 PM.
	Thrift Shop Katie Dale, Chair, Carol Clinton, Manager (M-F 10 - 4 PM, Sat. 10-2) The thrift shop was established in 1965 by the Women of St. James. They have been going strong ever since. All items sold in the shop are donated items. The objective of the shop is to offer for resale good clothing and household items at a reasonable price and to provide outreach funds for St. James Church. Half of the proceeds, after expenses, is dedicated to outreach.
	Visitors Group Carol Clinton To meet the challenges of a large, far flung parish, this group provides pastoral care to parishioners and other Episcopalians through visitation to local hospitals, retirement facilities, and individual homes. Group members can be visitors of facilities, or matched with one individual in particular. This is primarily a ministry of friendship and support. The group meets two or three times a year with the Rector and care for one another as they carry out this important work.
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