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What can I expect at St. James Anglican Church’? We have a worship service on Sundays in Contemporary in style (choir, hymns, organ or guitars) Modern Anglican Service with music: Sundays 10:30am What do you have for my kids? Children are always welcome at our Sunday services. How do I get involved? There are many ways to get involved: Come to a worship service on Sunday or Wednesday (first Wednesday of the month), visit our community garden, come to one of our social events or attend our Taizé Service (fourth Wednesday of the month) Our Mission: To be a loving, joyful, Christ-centred community serving God and serving others. Our Vision: Care for Creation, passion for people, love for God. Our Values: We welcome all to Christ’s table, offering a positive space to individuals and families, open to all regardless of race, gender, age, ability, or creed. Contact our office for more details: Phone: (519) 843-2141 or Email Us

MEET OUR STAFF

Priest In Charge: Reverend Russell Wardell Parish Office Manager / Rental Coordinator: Melanie Patterson Pastoral Assistant: Barbara Clunes Church Wardens: Sue Chester,Cathy Sweeney, Rod Irving, Lynn Bailey Music Director: Matthias Schmidt Music Assistant: Anne Warner Community Meals Coordinator: Lynn Bailey Wedding Coordinator: Janice Sheppard Garden Coordinator: Tammy Rutherford Lay Readers: Philip Chester, Barbara Clunes, Tammy Rutherford, Joyce Sweeney and Dean Dunbar Church Book-keeper: Jackie Feenstra Church Custodian: George Bailey

INFORMATION

Sunday Worship Services Sunday mornings at 10:30 Please join us for in person Holy Eucharist service with Reverend Russell Wardell. Wednesday Service at 10:00 am BCP Said Service on the first Wednesday of every month. Please see our calendar for the next Wednesday morning service. No Wednesday services will be held during July and August. Taizé 2024 Evening Services Please join us for an ecumenical service featuring live music, beautiful chants and thoughtful readings, with anointing for healing. Services will take place on the 4th Wednesday of each month, except July and August. See calendar for next date.

Sunday Morning Worship Please join us Sunday mornings at 10:30 for Worship. Service led by Reverend Russell Wardell.

COMMUNITY GARDEN Started in 2012, our Community Garden is a communal garden on the church property open to members of the community including the Food Bank. If you, or anyone you know, are interested in planting, maintaining and harvesting your own vegetables, fruit, or flowers this year, please contact Tammy Rutherford to “adopt” a plot in the St. James’ Community Garden. E-mail: Tammy or call (519) 820-2532

Welcome to St. James ! We are so glad you're on our website, and we hope to meet you soon. Below are some "Need to Knows" that should answer some immediate questions you might have. Feel free to browse around the rest of the website to learn more about us! Reverend Russell Wardell is the Priest in Charge at St. James. The Reverend can be reached at: Email: rectorstjamesfergus@gmail.com Cell Phone: (343) 262-0683 Parish Office Number: (519) 843-2141 How is St. James' different ? St. James' has been located in the heart of the Fergus community for over 150 years, having moved to its present home on Queen Street East in 1948. One of the distinct things about our church is the community’s openness to explore spiritual practice. Care for Creation is also an important part of who we are as a faith community. There's a place for you here, and we look forward to seeing you soon. Our church is located at 171 Queen Street East, Fergus, N1M 2W7 (Get Directions).

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PHONE: (519) 843-2141 POST St. James the Apostle Anglican Church, PO Box 93, 171 Queen St. E. Fergus, Ontario N1M 2W7 Please feel welcome to send us an Email or Call