One Item-One Family ~ weekly donation St. James Outreach House provides food and personal care items on a monthly basis to persons in our community in need of assistance. The bulk of supplies stocking the pantry shelves are provided through food drives sponsored by our boy scouts, the local post office, local elementary schools and
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St. Mary’s Soup Kitchen
Our companion parish, St. Mary’s, Bainbridge, is a small urban parish struggling to maintain membership. Located off South Street in Philadelphia, St. Mary’s established a soup kitchen in 1982 which today serves soup and sandwiches to over 100 homeless and unemployed adults and their families every Saturday. St. James’ provides help with the soup kitchen
Community Interaction
Members of St. James’ value the opportunity to work and play with our friends and neighbors in the Collegeville community. Over the years we have opened our buildings to various community organizations and participated in numerous community events. Boy Scouts: Currently Boy Scout Troop 119 and Cub Pack 119 meet at St. James’ Church. For
Youth Pilgrimage 2014
During the last week of June 2014 our J2A Confirmands had the opportunity to go on pilgrimage to Iona Scotland. The 8 youth and 3 chaperones resided on the island of Mull. While there the group experienced the meaning of living in community as they explored the island, shared chores and most importantly gained a
Church School
Welcome to Church School! Register for Church School(opens in new tab) 2026-2027 Church School Class Schedule(opens in new tab) 2026-2027 Youth Fellowship Schedule(opens in new tab) View/Download Our Curriculum(opens in new tab) We are glad you are here! Our thriving church school program is ready to welcome you and your family to our community. Church
Education
Christian Education for Children and Youth Our Church School forms the core of the children and youth education program. Along with youth group and fellowship events, we strive to form a community that will support our youth throughout their formative years. Church School classes are open to grades PreK – 12th. Classes meet Sundays from
Book of Common Prayer
Worship in the Episcopal Church is said to be “liturgical,” which means that the congregation follows the same service and prayers from texts that don’t change very much from week to week during a season of the Church year. In the pews you will find the Book of Common Prayer from which the service is
Labyrinth
St. James’ Labyrinth was dedicated on Sunday, September 25, 2011 The labyrinth is available to all who wish to follow its path. The Labyrinth Our St James’ Labyrinth is designed to copy the pattern of the most famous Christian one, located in Chartres Cathedral in France. For hundreds of years the Labyrinth has been used
Music
Music Program The Music Program at St. James’ offers a variety of ensembles that serve God and the community. The Adult Choir, All Parish Choir, and Junior Choir present regular musical offerings to enhance the worship service and provide spiritual nourishment to its members and the congregation. Image already added Image already added Music Rehearsal
The Worship Service
The primary service of worship at St. James’ is the Holy Eucharist (Holy Communion). The service begins with scripture and reflection on its meaning for life and then moves through prayer, confession and forgiveness, to becoming the family of God gathered around the table of God. All worship is drawn from the Book of Common


