Events
Middle School Youth Group
The Middle School Youth Group typically meets twice per month during the school year. We gather for fun games and discussion before sharing a meal together. Youth groups are open to any young person, regardless of whether they attend church at Saint James’.
Teen Confirmation Class
This is the first of three classes intended for teenagers (eighth grade through high school) wishing to be confirmed when the bishop makes her pastoral visit to Saint James’ on Sunday, Nov. 22. We will talk about our faith tradition and what it means to make a public affirmation of our baptismal covenant.
Additional classes will be held Sunday, Oct. 25 and Sunday, Nov. 15. Those being confirmed should attend all three classes if possible.
If you or your child is interested, email Jen Taylor at jennifer.taylor@saintjameswarrenton.org.
High School Youth Group
The High School School Youth Group meets most Sundays during the school year for a meal followed by formation, discussion, games and more. Throughout a typical program year, young people will visit Verdun Adventure Bound, participate in a ski trip to Seven Springs and help out with various parish-wide outreach events. Youth groups are open to any young person, regardless of whether they attend church at Saint James’.
Parish Picnic at Chapultepec
Our gathering at the Timberlakes’ beautiful farm is all about reconnecting with our fellow parishioners and having fun as a new program year begins. Families of all ages are welcome, and there’s something for everyone — lawn games for all ages, a heated pool for swimming, a pond for fishing and trails for a short hike to the Rappahannock River. We recommend bringing lawn chairs.
The church will provide the main meal (BBQ) and non-alcoholic beverages. We’ll also have live music from our very own Matt Rose.
If your last name starts with A-L, we suggest bringing a sweet side to share. If it starts with M-Z, consider bringing a savory side. (Those are just guidelines — don’t let the letters get in the way of bringing a family favorite.) All are welcome to bring a beverage of their choice.
Festival Eucharist & Celebrating Graduates
Our worship at the 10:15 service on May 17 will feature service music from “Belfast Centenary Eucharist,” composed in 2004 to mark the 100th anniversary of the dedication of the Nave at St. Anne’s Cathedral in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Kristina Sheppard, the artistic director of the Valley Chorale and the director of choirs at Gainesville High School, will be the guest conductor.
We’ll also recognize our church community’s high school graduates and Saint James’ Episcopal School fifth graders, with a special Coffee Hour to follow.
Also on May 17
Café and the Campaign for Ministries — Café, our weekly buffet breakfast in the Parish Hall from 8:45 to 10 a.m. , is free for everyone on May 17. This is the last Café before it resumes in September. Please thank a Café volunteer for providing such amazing breakfasts each week this program year! Additionally, Patrick Heijmen will give a presentation during Café on the “Campaign for Ministries,” what it is, and how you can be a part of it.
Youth groups go to Carousel — As is our tradition, each youth group will walk to Carousel on May 17 for the final gathering before summer break — the ice cream is on us! All middle schoolers and current fifth graders are invited to meet at the church at 5 p.m. before walking to Carousel together. (Pickup at the church at 6:30 p.m.) All high schoolers and current eighth graders are invited to meet at the church at 6:30 p.m. before walking to Carousel together. (Pickup at the church at 8 p.m.) If you have any questions about youth groups at Saint James’, email Jen Taylor at jennifer.taylor@saintjameswarrenton.org.
Youth Group Kickoff at Verdun
All middle- and high schoolers are invited to this fun day of team building — and activities like ziplining and ropes courses — at Verdun Adventure Bound in Rixeyville. Lunch will be provided.
Register by Thursday, Sept. 11.
Photos from last year
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