Community Garden Harvest Dinner (Parish Hall)
2024-09-20 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | St. James’ Episcopal Church, 4526 Albany Post Rd., Hyde Park, NY, 12538, United States
Join us from 5-7 pm on Friday, September 20th for a fabulous chef-prepared meal in the Parish Hall featuring veggies fresh from our Community Garden! Menu created by Claude Geuermont, HP Community gardener and chef of the former + beloved Le Pavillion restaurant in Poughkeepsie. Tickets available through the parish office—please call 845-229-2820 to reserve (leave a voicemail outside of office hours). Cost is $18, $12 for children 10-17, and $5 for kids under 10. All proceeds benefit the Hyde Park Community Garden at St. James’ Church.

Knitters and Crafters Group (Wilks Room)
2024-09-23 14:00 - 16:00, 2024-09-30 14:00 - 16:00, 2024-10-07 14:00 - 16:00 | St. James’ Episcopal Church, 4526 Albany Post Rd., Hyde Park, NY, 12538, United States
A New Group! A community of crafters begins on Mondays starting February 5, from 2- 4 pm (drop-in).
All are welcome: knitters, crocheters, embroiderers, crocheters, conversationalists and miscellaneous other activities. No particular talent required. Meet in the Wilks Room at St. James Parish Hall.

Men's Gathering at Antonella's Restaurant
2024-09-23 18:00 | Antonella’s Restaurant, Hyde Park, NY, 4246 Albany Post Rd #1700, Hyde Park, NY, 12538, United States
All welcome! Join in Monday, September 23rd at 6 pm in the back room of Antonella’s Restaurant. Questions? Please see Joe Gasparini (call/text 845-475-4717) or Mike Glancey.

Fall Cleanup Days
2024-09-28 14:00 - 17:00, 2024-09-29 13:00 - 15:00 | St. James’ Episcopal Church, 4526 Albany Post Rd., Hyde Park, NY, 12538, United States
Join in the fun!
Saturday 9/28: 2-5 pm Pre-Graveyard Tours cleanup, please bring a backpack leaf blower—Sign up
Sunday 9/29: 1 pm Memorial Garden Cleanup, please bring weeding tools, gardening gloves, and trimmers/shears

Blessing of the Animals
2024-10-06 13:30 - 14:30 | St. James’ Episcopal Church, 4526 Albany Post Rd., Hyde Park, NY, 12538, United States
Blessing of the Animals in honor of St. Francis
Sunday, Oct. 6, 1-2:30 pm (drop in)
St. James’ Episcopal Church 4526 Albany Post Rd, Hyde Park in the Memorial Garden (Rain location: St. James’ Parish House)
Pets, domestic animals, stuffed animals, and mementos of shy or departed pets are all welcome.
Come and enjoy treats for pets and humans, plus a free digital photo of your pet being blessed!

Women's Group (Antonella's in Hyde Park)
2024-10-09 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-11-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Antonella’s Restaurant, Hyde Park, NY, 4246 Albany Post Rd #1700, Hyde Park, NY, 12538, United States
St. James’ Women’s Group will meet at 6pm in the back room of Antonella’s in Hyde Park on the following dates:
September 11
October 9
November 13
December 11
No RSVP necessary. It’s always a different group each month, which makes it fun and special!
Antonella’s graciously provides us with separate checks, so you can order anything from a coffee, an app, or a 3 course meal! There is $20 available each month that you can privately receive from Dyan in the Parish Office if that would be helpful for you to be able to attend. And if you would like to add money to this envelope, please also see Dyan in the Parish Office.

2024 Historic Graveyard Tours
2024-10-11 18:30 - 21:00, 2024-10-12 18:30 - 21:00, 2024-10-18 18:30 - 21:00, 2024-10-19 18:30 - 21:00, 2024-10-25 18:30 - 21:00, 2024-10-26 18:30 - 21:00 | St. James’ Episcopal Church, 4526 Albany Post Rd., Hyde Park, NY, 12538, United States
One of Hyde Park’s favorite fall traditions is back!
2024 Historic Graveyard Tours at St. James’ Episcopal Church
Tickets on sale now: https://www.simpletix.com/e/2024-st-james-historic-graveyard-tours-tickets-184934
As your tour guide leads you by lantern light through our historic 200 year-old graveyard, you will meet some of the more interesting “residents” who from time to time make an appearance. Now in our 14th season, the Graveyard Tours change every year with new characters and new features, but always in the same spirit of learning and fun.
One-hour tours start at 6:30, 7:00, 7:30, and 8 pm on Fridays and Saturdays Oct 11-12, 18-19, and 25-26. Advance ticket purchase strongly recommended.
Featured apparitions this year…

Gladys Mills Phipps (1883-1970): Avid racehorse owner and breeder
Unnamed Teacher at the Bard Infant School (c. 1834)
Agnes Irene Noonan Wager (1916-1983): one of Dutchess County’s first real estate brokers, and E. Kenneth Wager (1917-1988), WWII veteran and photoengraver
William T. White (1896-1918), who helped turn the tide of battle in France against the Germans in WWI
Archibald Rogers (1852-1928): Engineer, railroad builder, and big game hunter

Blessing of the Hyde Park Community Garden & Potluck Lunch
2024-10-20 11:00 - 12:30 | St. James’ Episcopal Church, 4526 Albany Post Rd., Hyde Park, NY, 12538, United States
Directly after the 10 am service on Sunday, October 20th, please join in the annual Blessing of the Hyde Park Community Garden, with thanksgiving for this year’s harvest. The blessing is followed by a potluck lunch and cookout in the Garden.

Men's Gathering at Antonella's Restaurant
2024-10-21 18:00 - 19:30 | Antonella’s Restaurant, Hyde Park, NY, 4246 Albany Post Rd #1700, Hyde Park, NY, 12538, United States
All welcome! Join in Monday, October 21st at 6 pm in the back room of Antonella’s Restaurant.

St. James’ Day Extended Coffee Hour & Halloween Party!
2024-10-27 11:30 - 13:00 | St. James’ Episcopal Church, 4526 Albany Post Rd., Hyde Park, NY, 12538, United States
On Sunday, October 27th we’ll celebrate our patronal feast day—St. James’ of Jerusalem—in worship, and then we’ll keep the fun going with a special extended coffee hour to celebrate St. James’ and Halloween! There will be baked ziti! Cake! Spooky meatballs! Chili! Bring some board games!
Plan to spend time and relax with our St. James’ family on our feast day for some Halloween fun. Costumes optional!

Fence Work Party (Rectory)
2024-11-16 09:00 - 12:00 | St. James’ Episcopal Church, 4526 Albany Post Rd., Hyde Park, NY, 12538, United States
We’re enhancing our rectory with a backyard fence! Work party starts at 9 am on Saturday, 9/16. All welcome! Chili lunch at noon.

Nursery School Craft Fair (Parish Hall)
2024-11-16 10:00 - 15:00 | St. James’ Episcopal Church, 4526 Albany Post Rd., Hyde Park, NY, 12538, United States

Men’s Gathering at Antonella’s Restaurant
2024-11-18 18:00 - 19:30 | Antonella’s Restaurant, Hyde Park, NY, 4246 Albany Post Rd #1700, Hyde Park, NY, 12538, United States

Graveyard Tours 2024 Post-Production Meeting
2024-11-24 12:00 - 13:00 | St. James’ Episcopal Church, 4526 Albany Post Rd., Hyde Park, NY, 12538, United States
Reflection on the 2024 Graveyard Tours is the beginning of our preparations for 2025! All actors, volunteers, etc. are invited to share feedback and constructive suggestions. We’ll meet right after Coffee Hour at noon on Sunday, November 24th—either in the Wilks Room or in the Parish Hall.

Let's talk... Christmas Pageant!
2024-12-01 11:45 - 12:30 | HP Farmers Market
Join Mtr. Meredith during Coffee Hour (we’ll take a corner of the Parish Hall) for an informal conversation about a possible Christmas Pageant at St. James’ this year! We’re thinking about doing a simple pageant at the 10 am service on Sunday, December 29th (the First Sunday after Christmas Day). This is one idea under consideration: https://buildfaith.org/on-the-spot-christmas-pageant/. Please bring your own thoughts and ideas! Actors, costumers, and other contributors of all ages are invited to come and dream together.

Annual Holiday Cookie & Candy Sale
2024-12-07 10:00 - 14:00 | St. James’ Episcopal Church, 4526 Albany Post Rd., Hyde Park, NY, 12538, United States
Hyde Park’s best bakers and confectioners are here for your holidays:
Fudge! Peanut Brittle! Sweets!
Homemade Cookies (your choice) $8/tin or 2 tins for $15 (gluten-free available)
Saturday, December 7th, 10 am to 2 pm (or while supplies last) in the Parish Hall
We need your help!
✅ Bake a batch or two of cookies (sign-up in the church entryway) or fudge or candy
✅ Deliver to the kitchen on Friday, December 6th 2-7pm or Saturday, Dec. 7th by 8 am
All sale proceeds benefit the outreach ministries of St. James’ Episcopal Church.

Joint Men's and Women's Group Dinner (Antonella's in Hyde Park)
2024-12-11 18:00 - 20:00 | Antonella’s Restaurant, Hyde Park, NY, 4246 Albany Post Rd #1700, Hyde Park, NY, 12538, United States
The Men and Women’s Group will be meeting together on Wednesday, December 11th, at 6:00 in the back room of Antonella’s. Join us for food and fellowship during the season of Advent!

Stewardship Celebration Breakfast
2024-12-15 09:00 - 10:00 | St. James’ Episcopal Church, 4526 Albany Post Rd., Hyde Park, NY, 12538, United States
Our ministry together in 2025 is nourished by your faithful promise of support!
On Sunday, December 15th, we’ll complete our Stewardship campaign and celebrate all the gifts that God is giving this church with a festive home-cooked breakfast between our 8 and 10 am services! If possible, we ask that you make your 2025 promise by that date!

Decorating the Church for Christmas!
2024-12-21 09:30 - 11:30 | St. James’ Episcopal Church, 4526 Albany Post Rd., Hyde Park, NY, 12538, United States
All are welcome to help decorate our church for Christmas! We start at 9:30 am on Saturday, December 21st.

Neighborhood Christmas Caroling (St. Margaret's)
2024-12-22 18:00 - 20:00 | St. Margaret’s Church, E. Elm Ave., Staatsburg, NY, 12580, United States
Meet at 6 pm on Sunday, December 22nd at St. Margaret’s (corner of East Elm and Old Post in Staatsburg) for caroling in the village of Staatsburg. Afterward, we’ll return to St. Margaret’s for a festive reception.

Women's Group Epiphany/ Women's Little Christmas Party (Antonella's in Hyde Park)
2025-01-08 18:00 - 20:00 | Antonella’s Restaurant, Hyde Park, NY, 4246 Albany Post Rd #1700, Hyde Park, NY, 12538, United States
Epiphany/Women’s “Little Christmas” Party! Wednesday, January 8th, 6:00 at Antonella’s for dinner! Yes, we will be having our gift exchange! There is a suggested cost of $5-$10. The gift should be wrapped and we will exchange it with a game!
Please see Dyan in the Parish Office if you would like to be privately sponsored to attend the Christmas party. Dyan will be the only person who will know you are receiving funds to attend the dinner. $30 will be given beforehand so that you have it available at Antonella’s and participate in the game.
