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“IN PERSON WORSHIP” on Sunday mornings at 10:30 a.m. Please join us for the organ prelude at 10:20 a.m.
New St. James is a mask-friendly environment. Masking is now optional; however, we continue to encourage masking (especially while singing or when distancing is difficult). Click on the link to learn more about our safety protocols.
LIVE STREAMING
Please use the following link to join us in Worship through livestreaming on Sunday mornings: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCorm21T7pxbesIahzzXYqxA
ORDER OF SERVICE
The Order of Service for each Sunday can be downloaded by clicking the “Order of Service” link near the bottom of the main page of our website.
Join us for Sunday Worship
Come alone or bring your family and friends
September- June: 10:30 a.m., July and August: 10:00 a.m.
What to Expect
- On your arrival, you will be greeted by an usher, who will welcome you to the Worship Service
- You will be offered an Order of Service which includes announcements, upcoming events, and the names of our Minister, and the Worship participants.
- Sit where you feel comfortable- up front or at the back of the sanctuary. If you would like, we would be pleased to usher you to a seat and cushions are available upon request
- An asterisk (*) on the Order of Service, indicates when to stand if you are able and indicates when the Congregation responds
- There is no dress code. Some come “dressed up” while others dress more casually
- If children feel comfortable, they are invited to come to the front of the sanctuary for “Word to the Children” with the Minister
- After service, join us for coffee, tea and juice along with refreshments and fellowship in NSJ
Hall (an elevator is available) - Check out the website for what’s happening during the rest of the week at NSJ
- Special Services in 2023 – A Year at a Glance
- February 26, 2023 – Lenten Communion
- April 6, 2023 – Maundy Thursday Service/Communion
- April 7, 2023 – Good Friday Service
- April 9, 2023 – Easter Sunday Service
- May 7, 2023 – 190th Anniversary Service
- May 28, 2023 – Pentecost Communion
- October 1, 2023 – World Communion
- November 5, 2023 – Remembrance Service
- December 3, 2023 – Advent Communion
- December 24, 2023 – Christmas Eve Service
- Programs for children and youth from age 4 and up are held during the service.
- A staffed nursery is available for newborns and children up to age 4.
Accessibility
- An elevator is available at our Oxford Street parking lot door
- Hearing assistive devices are available (please ask an usher)
- Fully accessible washrooms
- Large print Bibles are available
Membership
If you are interested in joining New St. James please speak to the Minister or call the Church Office (519-434-1127)
Weddings
In accordance with the policy of The Presbyterian Church in Canada, the Session has determined that for our Congregation, marriage is a covenant between two adult persons.
If you are considering a Church wedding, please speak with the Minister or call the Church Office for further information.
Requests for Baptism may be directed to the Minister.
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Photo Policy
Read more about what Presbyterians believe in Living Faith.
*On Sundays the church lot is reserved for those with handicapped stickers. Additional parking is available on the surrounding streets, at Valu-Mart and Susan J parking lots.


