St. James' Episcopal Church

Knit+Craft+Chat (Wilks Room)
2024-10-13 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | St. James’ Episcopal Church, 4526 Albany Post Rd., Hyde Park, NY, 12538, United States
A community of crafters and conversationalists meets twice a week—Sundays from 5-7 pm and Mondays from 2-4 pm (drop-in)—at St. James’ Episcopal Church in the Wilks Room of our Parish House. We are a friendly group: knitters, embroiderers, crocheters, conversationalists and miscellaneous other activities. All are welcome; no previous skill is required.

Holy Eucharist (Rite II) with Sunday School and Coffee Hour
2024-10-13 10:00 - 11:30, 2024-10-06 10:00 - 11:30 | St. James’ Episcopal Church, 4526 Albany Post Rd., Hyde Park, NY, 12538, United States
Join us Sundays at 10:00 a.m. for a celebration of Holy Eucharist (Communion). This service has music (usually organ and choir, along with special guest musicians) and uses a variety of prayers and language from traditional to inclusive and expansive, drawing from Rite II of the 1979 Book of Common Prayer, Enriching Our Worship, and other sources.
Coffee hour in the Parish House usually follows this service.
Sunday School for kindergarten and up meets today on the second floor of the Parish House at 10:00 a.m. Students will rejoin the congregation just before Holy Communion. New to St. James’ Church? Your kids are welcome to Sunday School any Sunday. More details about St. James’ Sunday School at: https://stjameshydepark.org/for-children/

Holy Eucharist (Rite I)
2024-10-13 08:00 - 09:00, 2024-10-06 08:00 - 09:00 | St. James’ Episcopal Church, 4526 Albany Post Rd., Hyde Park, NY, 12538, United States
Join us Sundays at 8:00 a.m. for a celebration of Holy Eucharist (Communion). This is a quiet service, usually without music, though we often have a soloist with acoustic guitar playing before and after the service. The service uses Rite 1 from the 1979 Book of Common Prayer, with traditional language.

2024 Historic Graveyard Tours
2024-10-12 18:30 - 21:00, 2024-10-11 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

Compline (Remote)
2024-10-12 18:30 - 19:30, 2024-10-05 18:30 - 19:30 | Online

Pop-up Craft Fair at the Yellow Chapel
2024-10-12 09:00 - 14:00 | St. James’ Chapel, 10 East Market Street, Hyde Park, NY, 12567, United States
Pop-up craft fair at our Chapel on East Market Street—food, local crafts and gifts, live music and more! All table fee proceeds benefit the Hyde Park Community Garden, a ministry of St. James’ Church. Call Deb Belding at 845-240-3194 for more info or to reserve a table.
Saturdays May 11th, June 15th, July 13th, September 14th, and October 12th, 9 am to 2 pm.

Eleanor Roosevelt Birthday Observance (Rose Garden)
2024-10-11 15:00 - 15:30 | FDR Presidential Library and Museum, 4079 Albany Post Rd, Hyde Park, NY, 12538, United States

Episcopal 101 (Wilks Room & Parish Hall)
2024-10-10 18:00 - 19:30, 2024-10-03 18:00 - 19:30 | St. James’ Episcopal Church, 4526 Albany Post Rd., Hyde Park, NY, 12538, United States
Discover (or rediscover) our faith life together in The Episcopal Church!
The course will meet in the Parish Hall every Thursday from 6-7:30 pm through 10/24. You can attend the whole series or pop in on a given week. Light supper is provided. If you’re popping in, please RSVP to Mtr. Meredith and note any dietary restrictions. You can also get a copy of that week’s reading from her in advance.
9/12 — Welcome to the Episcopal Church, this is who we are!
9/19— The Bible, and How and Why We Read It
9/26 — God and God’s People (Theology)
10/3 — Baptism and Christian Life
10/10 — Eucharist and Worship
10/17 — History
10/24 — Prayer and Practice
Remember this is open to everyone, from newcomers to longtime members. New members who complete this course have the option to be formally welcomed on Sunday, October 27th when we celebrate our patronal feast day, St. James’ of Jerusalem.

Nursery School - Fire Truck
2024-10-10 11:00 - 11:30 | St. James’ Episcopal Church, 4526 Albany Post Rd., Hyde Park, NY, 12538, United States

Evening Prayer (Remote)
2024-10-09 18:30 - 19:30, 2024-10-02 18:30 - 19:30 | Online

Women's Group (Antonella's in Hyde Park)
2024-10-09 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 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.

Bible Study
2024-10-09 11:00 - 12:00 | Online
Our weekly Bible study on Zoom usually focuses on the Gospel for the upcoming Sunday and is led by Mtr. Meredith. We practice a contemplative, prayerful style of Bible study that focuses on how God is speaking to us through our questions, responses, curiosities and doubts as we engage Scripture.
The study is followed by a brief, optional service of noonday prayer.
Join in any Wednesday at 11 am. No previous preparation is required. The Zoom link is distributed via our weekly email newsletter (or contact the parish office).

Election Season Book Study: "I Never Thought of it That Way" by Monica Guzman (Wilks Room)
2024-10-08 19:00 - 20:00 | St. James’ Episcopal Church, 4526 Albany Post Rd., Hyde Park, NY, 12538, United States
We’re reading I Never Thought of it That Way, Monica Guzman’s manual for having “fearlessly curious conversations” in dangerously divided times. Three-part book study meets Tuesdays at 7pm, 9/24, 10/8, and 10/22 in the Wilks Room in our Parish House. Come to the first session even if you’ve not yet started reading!
Reading schedule:
9/24—Intro, Part 1: SOS, Part 2: Curiosity
10/8—Part 3: People, Part 4: Paths
10/22—Part V: Honesty, Epilogue

Boy Scouts Troop 80 (Parish Hall)
2024-10-08 19:00 - 20:00 | St. James’ Episcopal Church, 4526 Albany Post Rd., Hyde Park, NY, 12538, United States

ARC Lunch
2024-10-08 11:30 - 12:00 | St. James’ Episcopal Church, 4526 Albany Post Rd., Hyde Park, NY, 12538, United States

Knitters and Crafters Group (Wilks Room)
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.

Parish Office Closed
2024-10-07 | St. James’ Episcopal Church, 4526 Albany Post Rd., Hyde Park, NY, 12538, United States

AA Meeting (Parish Hall; Rm. 201)
2024-10-06 18:30 - 21:00 | St. James’ Episcopal Church, 4526 Albany Post Rd., Hyde Park, NY, 12538, United States

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!

"Mary Strong" Rosary Prayer Group
2024-10-06 09:15 - 09:45 | St. James’ Episcopal Church, 4526 Albany Post Rd., Hyde Park, NY, 12538, United States
The “Mary Strong” rosary prayer group meets on the first Sunday of each month. We meet in the Church at 9:15 between our 8 and 10 am services. All are welcome!
Never prayed the rosary before? No problem! This group will teach you everything you need to know.
Yes, Episcopalians can and do pray the rosary! Just as we ask our friends to pray for us, we can ask the saints—that great cloud of witnesses—to intercede on our behalf. Praying the rosary draws us close to the heart of St. Mary the God-bearer as we meditate on Jesus’ ministry, crucifixion, resurrection and ascension.

Diocese of NY Global Mission Fair (Pleasantville, NY)
2024-10-05 09:00 - 16:00 | NY

Stoutenburgh-Teller Family Assoc. (Parish Hall, Kitchen)
2024-10-05 09:00 - 13:00 | St. James’ Episcopal Church, 4526 Albany Post Rd., Hyde Park, NY, 12538, United States

Stoutenburgh-Teller Family Assoc. Setup (Parish Hall, Kitchen)
2024-10-04 10:00 - 17:00 | St. James’ Episcopal Church, 4526 Albany Post Rd., Hyde Park, NY, 12538, United States

Nursery School Closed
2024-10-03 | St. James’ Episcopal Church, 4526 Albany Post Rd., Hyde Park, NY, 12538, United States
