›› Saint James is... The 'Can Do' Congregation...

I can do all things though Christ who strengthens me - Philippians 4:12  

A community church located on the corner of Castor Avenue and Pratt Street in the Frankford section of Northeast Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is one of those special places where God speaks and people are encouraged to live HIS dream for them.

With 83 years in the community and numbering over 1,000 baptized members, Saint James is a growing community church serving the Lord Jesus Christ. Its pastor, the Reverend Paul A. Andell is a graduate of Gettysburg Seminary and is entering his 37th year of ministry at Saint James.

We invite you to join us in the discovery of what it means to be people of God. To live with your destination in view. This church points you to a fuller life in the Name of Jesus Christ. If you are looking for a new spiritual home, consider us!

How to get to Saint James at 5185 Castor Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19124!

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Our History - Find out more about Saint James and what makes us who we are!

›› Worship Services

Sundays:

   8:05 am - Traditional Service - Holy Communion on first Sunday of the month

   9:20 am - Contemporary Service & Church School - Holy Communion every Sunday

 11:00 am -  Traditional Service - Holy Communion on first Sunday of the month

Wednesday:

   7:00 pm - Seitter Petersen Room

›› Church Office Hours

Church office hours are: Weekdays from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Pastor Paul can be contacted during this schedule Monday through Thursday. If you have a message or concern, please call within office hours at the church office number above. If you cannot call within the hours noted above, an answering machine will take your calls after office hours.
 

›› Additional Church Announcements

 

• SAINT JAMES Preschool - Is accepting registrations for the fall ---   Two, three and four year old program are available - Half Day - Full Day - Extended Hours - Call 215-743-2412 - Celebrating 36 years this fall!

• TIME AND TALENT SURVEYS.  If you have not already done so, please take a few minutes to fill them out and turn them in at the back of the church on any Sunday or give them directly to Vicar Wende.  Thank You!

• E-Mail Addresses...of members are being requested for our upcoming Church Directory.  Also, in the spirit of being eco conscious, it is hoped that we will eventually be able to have The Messenger available online.
  
  
  
  

• Celebrating our Anniversary Sunday!...save the date...March 21 with services at 9:20 and 11:05 am. More information to come. Also, The Messenger is now available online as a PDF file. You will need Adobe Software to be able to download and read the file. Check out the link below.
  
  
  
  

›› The Messenger Newsletter

NEW - January-February 2010 Messenger.


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