St. James Episcopal Church

06/19/2026

A Prayer for Juneteenth
Almighty God, you rescued your people from slavery in Egypt, and throughout the ages you have never failed to hear the cries of the captives. We remember before you our siblings in Galveston, Texas who on June 19, 1865 received the glad tidings of their emancipation. Forgive us for the many grave sins that delayed that liberating word and have quieted it in the many years since. Anoint us with your Spirit to bring good news to the poor, to proclaim release to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to let the oppressed go free, and to proclaim the year of your favor; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

written by the Rev. Joshua P. Steele, via Episcopal Church in Connecticut resources, slightly edited and offered by the Rev. Joanna Benkin, Rector of St. James Episcopal Church, Clinton NY
Image: Reginald Adams, Absolute Equality, Mural, Art Installation and Storytelling Space at Old Galveston Square, Galveston, Texas, the birthplace of the national holiday known as Juneteenth, (https://savingplaces.org/stories/absolute-equality-mural-reimagines-public-spaces-and-the-story-of-juneteenth)

06/18/2026

Some suggestions on how to honor Juneteenth National Independence Day, "Juneteeth." Tomorrow, June 19 commemorates the end of slavery in the country. It marks the day in 1865 when enslaved people in Texas finally learned of their freedom, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was issued.
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06/09/2026

Repair Café in the parish hall!

Community members gathered in the Village of Clinton for a Repair C...

06/09/2026

We can't wait to see you all at CNY Pride this Saturday! Morning Prayer starts right at 10:00 AM, parade to follow at 11:00 AM. All the info is on our website: https://cnyepiscopal.org/event/cny-episcopride-2026/

06/02/2026

"Operation Cupcake”
On May 26, our Rector Mother Joanna and our Wardens Chris & Karen, delivered 18 dozen cupcakes to the Clinton Central School District employees. The treats were in recognition of all that the school employees do for the children of our community. Special thanks to the Sunny Day Fund for making the treats possible. A variety of cupcakes, along with cards signed by parish members were delivered to each school building, the administration office and the bus garage. Over 200 employees were recognized for their care of our children.

06/01/2026

Join us for another Repair Cafe
Saturday, June 6 from 10:30 am - 12:30 pm (after the KAC Run) at St James Episcopal Church in Clinton. Bring your tired clothing, your broken lamps, your out-of-tune bikes and other non-functioning stuff. We'll work with you to resurrect it!
No cost for repairs (although monetary donations are welcome). Sponsored by the Kirkland-Clinton Smart Communities Task Force, St. James' Episcopal Church, the Village of Clinton, and the Town of Kirkland.

05/14/2026

View this great documentary on the Washington National Cathedral’s West Rose stained-glass window. Available until the end of the month at https://www.pbs.org/video/the-creation-rose-tB7Nvv/
Look again at Rowan LeCompte's great rose..
"Let there be light," shouts the hub of the great wheel. "In the beginning, God." Coals of fire; infinity of blue.
And like jewels around the rim, a multiplicity of forms gathered in the petaled tracery. Listen to the artist's list of what these forms might suggest to one who stood here in this garden of stone, looking up at the twinkling light. The Song of Birds at one o'clock, then move clockwise, Phases of the Moon, The Crystalline Order, Ebb and Flow, at the bottom, Ways Through the Wilderness, Seed Into Flower, Green Islands, Spiraling Galaxies, Branching Development, and right at the top, The Four Elements of earth and air, fire and water, all the wondrous marbles of God's making.
- quote from the documentary

https://episcopalnewsservice.org/2026/05/07/documentary-tells-the-story-of-washington-national-cathedrals-west-rose-window/

[Episcopal News Service] A documentary on the Washington National Cathedral’s West Rose stained-glass window tells the story of the window’s creation and how it made the neo-Gothic building a space…

05/13/2026

In 1905, at the age of 25, Perkins changed her given name of Fannie to Frances and left the Congregational Church of her forebears to join the The Episcopal Church 💒

Throughout her life, Frances Perkins relied on her religious faith and the guidance of her church for the support she needed to face the challenges of public service and her personal hardships.

Her faith profoundly shaped her moral vision and policymaking and sustained her lifelong commitment to advancing a social order grounded in safety, dignity, and decency for all 🤍

In 2009, the Episcopal Church formally recognized Frances Perkins as a saint and designated May 13th as her feast day, honoring her as a Public Servant and Prophetic Witness. To learn more and find resources about her faith, visit our website (🔗 in comments)

St Andrew's Episcopal Church in Newcastle, Maine was Frances Perkins’ summer parish and is the home of her icon by Suzanne Schleck, Iconographer (reproduced below)

05/06/2026

On Sunday, May 3, we had the blessing of the thriving native crabapple tree, Malus coronaria, that we planted in nearly 2 feet of snow on November 30, 2025!