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A historic church in the heart of downtown Lancaster, PA. Sunday 8:30 and 10:30 AM & via livestream.

With the historic beauty of the campus as a backdrop, Saint James shows radical hospitality to all with doors wide open to any and all who come to receive physical or spiritual nourishment. Saint James is a leader in innovative tradition, with offerings ranging from traditional evensongs to weekly jazz masses.

10/28/2026

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who walked, donated, and supported the Saint James CROP Hunger Walk team on October 18th! We had 27 folks registered and enjoyed a beautiful day together for such an important cause. Every step and every contribution helps make a difference in the fight against hunger. We are so grateful for this generous and compassionate community!

10/23/2026

***SAINT JAMES CHURCH***
**AT THE CORNER OF DUKE AND ORANGE, LANCASTER, PA**
**ELECTION NIGHT, NOVEMBER 3 | 7:00 PM**

Join Father David Peck and Mother Stacey Carpenter for a special evening of reflection and connection on election night, as we come together to find grounding, compassion and community.

The evening is part of the Contemplative Citizenship Series based on the prayer of Saint Francis:“Lord, Make Me An Instrument Of Your Peace.”

Concluding on November 10th, the sessions have reflected on various lines of the prayer, exploring what it means to embody it in our personal lives and civic responsibilities, especially during this election season, when our country feels divided and stressed.

The service is available in person and via livestream. Click this link to view the livestream: https://www.saintjameslancaster.org/worship-care/streaming-services/contemplative-citizenship-election-night-gathering/

10/22/2026

Join Our Yoga Teaching Community!

Mindful Yoga at The Urban Well, located on the historic Saint James campus in downtown Lancaster, is seeking yoga instructors to join our growing studio. In our community-based studio, we value the opportunity yoga and meditation practice brings for embodied spirituality.

We have opportunities for regular weekly mat and chair classes, temporary teaching assignments, and substitute coverage. All classes are held on weekdays, with no weekend teaching commitments. Free parking is available near the studio located at 119 N Duke Street.

We're looking for dependable, compassionate instructors who are committed to mindful, accessible yoga and building meaningful connections with students.

To apply, please send your resume, references, and a brief introduction to Sarah Shelton, Urban Well Yoga Studio Coordinator, at [email protected].

10/15/2026

SAINT JAMES CHURCH
AT THE CORNER OF DUKE AND ORANGE STREETS IN
DOWNTOWN HISTORIC LANCASTER, PA

NOVEMBER 14 | 5:00 PM

EVERY BODY SACRED

Join us for our next Celebrate Abilities Series event with, Every Body Sacred, a joyful, all-ages celebration of music and community! This Saturday Night Mass will feature the Schreiber Center for Pediatric Development’s rock and roll legends, The UnSinkables, alongside the United Disabilities Choir.

Bring your family, invite a friend, and be part of an uplifting evening celebrating the gifts, talents, and joy each person brings to our community. Come sing, celebrate, and experience the power of music to bring us together.

Everyone is welcome. We hope you’ll join us!

In person and via livestream. Click this link to view the livestream: https://www.saintjameslancaster.org/worship-care/streaming-services/saturday-night-5-pm-mass/

10/15/2026

OCTOBER IS CLERGY APPRECIATION MONTH!
The entire community at Saint James & The Urban Well celebrates our clergy: The Revs. Stacey Carpenter, David W. Peck & Glenn Miller.

We give thanks for your invaluable ministries and the countless ways you support Saint James. May God's abundant blessings be upon each of you, guiding and empowering you in your journey of faith!

10/03/2026

HAPPY 282ND BIRTHDAY, SAINT JAMES!
A congregation of the Church of England was formally organized in Lancaster, Pennsylvania on this day, October 3rd in 1744. At the corner of Duke and Orange Streets, Lots No. 34, 35 and 36 of the original town plot were given to Saint James to be used for the graveyard, church and parish building, respectively. Until the original stone church was completed in 1753, our congregation met in the old courthouse that stood where Penn Square is today. Seen here is the first official document from the first vestry book. Note the date written at the top!

Click this link to view our timeline: https://www.saintjameslancaster.org/.../saint-james.../

10/01/2026

***URBAN WELL YOGA STUDIO***
**119 N DUKE STREET, LANCASTER, PA**

Welcome Back to Your Practice This October!

Both Mindful Yoga and Holding Space Yoga at the Urban Well Yoga Studio are offering special savings throughout October — and your first class is FREE if you’re new to the studio!

✨ Mindful Yoga
New/Returning students: $15 off a 6-class pack
Current students: $10 off a new 6-class pack
Unlimited members: $10 off your October renewal

✨ Holding Space Yoga
New/Returning students: $15 off an 8-class pack
Current students: $10 off a new 8-class pack

With classes offered throughout the week, there are plenty of opportunities to find a practice that fits your schedule.

Thinking about joining us? This is your chance. Come take your first class for free and see what feels right for you!

Promotion runs throughout October and is limited to two discounted class packs per person. Promotional class packs are purchased in person.

09/29/2026

REVOLUTIONARY TEXTS LECTURE SERIES NO.3
SAINT JAMES CHURCH
AT THE CORNER OF DUKE AND ORANGE STREETS
DOWNTOWN HISTORIC LANCASTER, PENNSYLVANIA
October, 11:45 AM (After the 10:30 AM Mass)

Join Professor Randall Zachman to explore the thinking behind George Washington’s 1790 letter to the Jewish congregation in Newport, Rhode Island, in which he wrote that the new nation gives no sanction to bigotry nor assistance to persecution. Today, the letter is considered a stepping stone for the First Amendment that would come the following year.

ABOUT THE SERIES:
Many texts containing “revolutionary ideas” have shaped American history and identity, not just one. Our Christian calling as citizens of this great country is to help Rejoice, Repair and Renew our national life. In a special Sunday Brunch Lectures series in honor of the 250th anniversary of our nation’s founding, thought-leading social historians and theologians will reflect on a range of radical texts that challenge, expand or declare unfulfilled the rights and aspirations set forth in the Declaration of Independence.

Registration is required for catering, with a suggested donation of $25 for adults.
CLICK THIS LINK TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE SERIES:
https://www.saintjameslancaster.org/history/250th-anniversary-events/sunday-brunch-revolutionary-texts-lecture-series/

CLICK THIS LINK TO REGISTER: https://www.saintjameslancaster.org/history/250th-anniversary-events/october-11th-lecture-series/

09/16/2026

REVOLUTIONARY TEXTS LECTURE SERIES NO.2
SAINT JAMES CHURCH
AT THE CORNER OF DUKE AND ORANGE STREETS
DOWNTOWN HISTORIC LANCASTER, PENNSYLVANIA
October, 11:45 AM (After the 10:30 AM Mass)

Join Professor Randall Zachman to explore the thinking behind George Washington’s 1790 letter to the Jewish congregation in Newport, Rhode Island, in which he wrote that the new nation gives no sanction to bigotry nor assistance to persecution. Today, the letter is considered a stepping stone for the First Amendment that would come the following year.

ABOUT THE SERIES:
Many texts containing “revolutionary ideas” have shaped American history and identity, not just one. Our Christian calling as citizens of this great country is to help Rejoice, Repair and Renew our national life. In a special Sunday Brunch Lectures series in honor of the 250th anniversary of our nation’s founding, thought-leading social historians and theologians will reflect on a range of radical texts that challenge, expand or declare unfulfilled the rights and aspirations set forth in the Declaration of Independence.

Registration is required for catering, with a suggested donation of $25 for adults.
CLICK THIS LINK TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE SERIES:
https://www.saintjameslancaster.org/history/250th-anniversary-events/sunday-brunch-revolutionary-texts-lecture-series/

CLICK THIS LINK TO REGISTER: https://www.saintjameslancaster.org/history/250th-anniversary-events/october-11th-lecture-series/

09/14/2026

**SAINT JAMES AND THE URBAN WELL PRESENT
A CONTEMPLATIVE CITIZENSHIP SERIES**

Tuesday evenings, 7 - 8:00 PM in the Saint James chapel
In person and via Zoom

Join us for a 5-week series on "Instruments of Peace: Standing in the Space Between," during which we will reflect on various lines from the prayer, exploring what it means to embody this prayer in both our personal lives and in our civic responsibilities, especially during this election season when our country feels divided and stressed.

IN PERSON AND VIA ZOOM

Click this link for more information and registration: https://www.saintjameslancaster.org/spiritual-growth/urban-well-contemplative-practices/contemplative-tuesdays/

Address

103 N Duke Street
Lancaster, PA
17602

Website

http://www.saintjameslancaster.org/

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