Mr. Tim Gavin, Region Teacher at Episcopal Academy and avid runner, has a mission. On sabbatical this year, he has registered to run 100K on June 18th. For those of us not completely brushed up on the metric system, that’s a whopping 62+ miles! And the worst of...
Bakers Square, a new 220,000 square foot community shopping center in the Hunting Park West section of Philadelphia will be located on the site of the former Tasty Baking Co. On Friday, March 25, Executive Director Dave Kasievich joined over a 1,000 people from...
On Thursday, March 24, Rev. Marie Swayze (Assisting Priest at St. Mark’s Church on Locust Street) convened a spirited group of volunteers to begin the tremendous task of organizing and cleaning our historic Church of St. James the Less. Polishing, washing,...
Our first Saturday program with Urban Blazers began Saturday, March 12. Urban Blazers is an innovative non-profit that uses primary and active experiences to stimulate youth to become responsible for their development in education, leadership and relationships....
Our Unlocking the Gate with Music event was a huge success. With over 300 people in attendance and two scholarships raised, we couldn’t have asked for better results. Thank you to the boys of the renowned choir school of St. Thomas Church, NYC, for sharing...
On Saturday, March 5th, 26 students and five college staff arrived from Pittsburgh’s La Roche College. St. James School was the beneficiary of the college’s Alternative Spring Break Program. Since 1997, La Roche College as hosted an alternative spring break service...
On Sunday, February 20th, After School at St. James hosted a Night with the Presidents dinner for students and families. Parents and students enjoyed a home cooked dinner and an opportunity to socialize with other families. Victor Gimenez, After School...
A spirited and ambitious group of young professionals met on Thursday, February 17th for the purpose of forming an official Young Friends of St. James School group. The group, comprised of young professionals in their 20s through 40s, and will work to support the...
Community Partnership School (CPS), located in North Philadelphia, shared a very generous donation of furniture and computers with St. James School. On Saturday, February 12th, movers unloaded desks, chairs, file cabinets, cubicles, tables and computers. The...
Some of us feel that life has been especially good to us; helping others is a way to repay the debt. Volunteering also offers an avenue for exercising the skills and talents we have gained through a lifetime of experience. And, we can learn and develop...
If you have questions about being part of the church community or have a pastoral need, we encourage you to reach out to the Chaplain, The Rev. Walter Thorne. Please complete the form below or call 215-226-1276 ext 131
