St. James' Episcopal Church

Decorating the Church for Christmas!
2024-12-21 09:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | 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.

Men’s Gathering at Antonella’s Restaurant
2025-01-20 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, January 20th at 6 pm in the back room of Antonella’s Restaurant.

Gal-entine's Women's Group Dinner (Antonella's)
2025-02-12 18:00 - 20:00 | Antonella’s Restaurant, Hyde Park, NY, 4246 Albany Post Rd #1700, Hyde Park, NY, 12538, United States
Come ready to celebrate Gal-entine’s Day with your St. James’ Gal Pals!
We will meet in the back room of Antonella’s at 6:00 on Wednesday, February 12th.
Bring books to swap (or get rid of). Any unclaimed books will be brought to a local donation site!
No RSVP is necessary. Antonella’s graciously provides us with separate checks.
Please see Dyan in the Parish Office if you would like to have your meal privately covered.

Men's Gathering at Antonella's
2025-02-17 18:00 - 20:00 | Antonella’s Restaurant, Hyde Park, NY, 4246 Albany Post Rd #1700, Hyde Park, NY, 12538, United States
All welcome! Join in Monday, February 17th at 6 pm in the back room of Antonella’s Restaurant.

Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper and Burning of the Palms (Parish Hall)
2025-03-04 17:30 - 19:30 | St. James’ Episcopal Church, 4526 Albany Post Rd., Hyde Park, NY, 12538, United States
Join St. James’ for our annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper in the parish hall on March 4th at 5:30 p.m.
Featuring:

Pancakes, and pancake-decorating for kids!
Live music and singalong led by St. James’ Fat Tuesday Pick-Up Band!
Mother Meredith’s famous Wheel of Lenten Disciplines!
King cake!
Help decorate our Alleluia banner, then “bury” it until Easter!
Prayer service with burning of last year’s Palm Sunday palms to make this year’s Ash Wednesday ashes!
And more!

Come, eat and be merry!
Bring a friend!
This event is totally free! ALL are welcome! Donations are gratefully accepted.

Women's Group Dinner (Antonella's)
2025-03-12 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-04-09 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 in the back room of Antonella’s at 6:00 on Wednesday, March 12th.
No RSVP is necessary. Antonella’s graciously provides us with separate checks.
Please see Dyan in the Parish Office if you would like to have your meal privately covered.

Lenten Breakfast (Parish Hall)
2025-03-16 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-03-23 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-03-30 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-04-06 09:00 - 10:00 | St. James’ Episcopal Church, 4526 Albany Post Rd., Hyde Park, NY, 12538, United States
Sundays in Lent are little feasts—let’s break our fasts together with our beloved Lenten Breakfasts!
Join us in the Parish Hall for a delicious hot breakfast and good company at 9 am on Sundays in Lent, March 16 through April 6th. There will be no Coffee Hour after the 10 am service on these Sundays.
Thanks to the Vestry and other volunteers for sponsoring these breakfasts!

Mother's Day Tea Party
2025-05-03 12:00 - 17:00 | St. James’ Episcopal Church, 4526 Albany Post Rd., Hyde Park, NY, 12538, United States
St. James’ Episcopal Church presents “A Mother’s Day Tea Party” with four-course luncheon and light entertainment.
Two seatings on Saturday, May 11th: noon and 3:00 p.m. $30 per person.
Celebrate with your mother, sister, daughter, or best friend in a special way at a special place.
Reservations are required; please call Dyan in the Church Office at 845-229-2820.

Men's Gathering (Antonella's)
2025-05-19 18:00 - 19:00 | Antonella’s Restaurant, Hyde Park, NY, 4246 Albany Post Rd #1700, Hyde Park, NY, 12538, United States

Five Guys Fundraiser to benefit Outreach
2025-06-03 11:00 - 22:00
Visit Five Guys Burgers and Fries (2507 South Road, Poughkeepsie) on Tuesday, June 3rd from 11 am to 10 pm and mention St. James’ Outreach—Five Guys will donate 20% of your order to our outreach ministries, plus an additional $1 for every milkshake ordered!

St. James' @ Kingston Stockade Soccer!
2025-06-07 17:30 - 20:00, 2025-06-28 17:30 - 20:00, 2025-07-12 17:30 - 20:00
Come join the St. James’ cheering section for our Kingston Stockade Division 4 soccer team!
Enjoy a fun evening with St. James’ friends on Saturday nights at 6 pm at Dietz Stadium in Kingston. What could be better on a summer evening than friendly conversation, kids running around, food trucks, and an occasional goal to celebrate!
SAT JUNE 7 6 PM vs LIGHTHOUSE SC
SAT JUNE 28 6 PM vs ATLANTIC CITY FC
SAT JULY 12 6 PM vs BRAVEHEART SC
Many St. James’ members & friends have enjoyed attending these games recently.
Tickets are $11/adults and $6/children ages 3-12. We have found that arriving about a half hour before the game start time provides a head start on the food truck lines. You are welcome to bring water bottles and snacks. Details on games at stockadefc.com. No RSVP needed, but if you’d like to coordinate, text or call Russell Urban-Mead at 914-456-1095.

[SOLD OUT] Lasagna Dinner
2025-06-14 17:30 - 19:00 | St. James’ Episcopal Church, 4526 Albany Post Rd., Hyde Park, NY, 12538, United States
Join us in the Parish Hall on Saturday, June 14th at 5:30 p.m. for a delicious lasagna dinner—prepared by Culinary Institute of America students—to benefit St. James’ and St. Margaret’s Churches!
Menu: Beef & sausage lasagna, garlic bread, caesar salad, strawberry shortcake (gluten free & vegetarian options available)
Price: $20 per person
Reservations strongly suggested by June 9th. Please call or text Joe Gasparini at 845-475-4717 or Donna Hudak at 609-954-0637 to reserve, or pick up an RSVP coupon in the narthex and return it to the church office or via the collection plate. You may also print and return the RSVP coupon on the flyer linked below.

Garden Committee ~ Gardening at the Chapel
2025-06-21 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-07-19 10:00 - 12:00 | St. James’ Chapel, 10 East Market Street, Hyde Park, NY, 12567, United States
St. James’ Garden Committee members meet at the Chapel for garden maintenance at 10 am on the third Saturday of each month. Breakfast treats are provided. All are welcome!

[6/26 Canceled] ~ See you next week, 7/3, for Summer Hangs @ St. James'
2025-06-26 18:30 - 20:30 | St. James’ Episcopal Church, 4526 Albany Post Rd., Hyde Park, NY, 12538, United States
On Thursday evenings from about 6:30 pm, starting on June 26th, come by to hang out on the church front lawn—no agenda, just good company.
You might bring a chair or blanket, a game, or snack or drink to share. You could bring a book or a craft! The church will be open for prayer and air-conditioning (and the restroom).

Summer Hangs @ St. James'
2025-07-03 18:30 - 20:30, 2025-07-10 18:30 - 20:30, 2025-07-17 18:30 - 20:30, 2025-07-24 18:30 - 20:30, 2025-07-31 18:30 - 20:30 | St. James’ Episcopal Church, 4526 Albany Post Rd., Hyde Park, NY, 12538, United States

Garden Committee ~ Gardening at the Church
2025-07-14 18:00 - 20:00 | St. James’ Episcopal Church, 4526 Albany Post Rd., Hyde Park, NY, 12538, United States
St. James’ Garden Committee members meet at the Church for garden maintenance at 6 pm on the second Monday of each month. All are welcome!

Free Community Qigong Class (on the Church front lawn) (Rain location: Parish Hall)
2025-08-03 12:30 - 14:00 | St. James’ Episcopal Church, 4526 Albany Post Rd., Hyde Park, NY, 12538, United States
Community Qigong Class: Sunday, 8/3 at 12:30 pm (on the Church lawn, or in the Parish Hall in case of rain)
Experience a world of flowing movements, synchronized breath, and profound relaxation. All are welcome to attend this free event—no experience needed! Gifted to the community by St. James’ member Charlessa Thatcher. Please wear comfortable clothing and footwear (bare feet ok).
