Small Groups

Bible Study / Chrismon Class
This versatile group is creating Chrismons while discussing the Gospel of Mark.  Chrismons proclaim our Lord Jesus Christ through the use of ancient Christian symbols that date back to the origin of the Church in the first century AD. As such, these symbols can be claimed by all Christians, coming from our common heritage. Not only do these symbols reference Jesus, but they also can be used to explain the Gospel message, that Jesus Christ came to offer salvation to all people.

Christian Classics Group
They are in the midst of St. Augustine’s Confessions, and, indeed, it has been a challenging book.   Discussions have ranged from questions involving the historical autobiographical points, to theological issues, to psychology and spiritual growth.  Everyone is working together, adding individual insights to clarify the text.   This study should be completed in January.  Another book study will begin after Easter.  Contact Kim Bergstrand for more information.

Christian Parenting Group
You will find this group meeting at 10:00AM every other Sunday while the kids are in Sunday school.  They are currently reading The Five Love Languages of Children, by Gary Chapman. The role of Christian values in family relationships and how these values can be incorporated into practical day-to-day life are focus topics for discussion.  Contact Andrea Sprout for more information.

Disciples in Training
Once a week, the men in this group get together for fellowship and to discuss how they can build stronger and healthier relationships by looking at the world through the lens of the Gospel. What is the role of the Christian male in American culture and society?  Contact Steve Dumas or Wally Wildes for more information.

Ruth Circle
Ruth Circle meets on the last Wednesday of each month at St. James. The Circle enjoys light refreshments, Bible study, fellowship, prayer and service projects within the community. If you would like to participate in Ruth Circle, please contact the church office to obtain the name of that month’s hostess.

Lunch Bunch
Join us every other Tuesday morning for fellowship & great book discussions. We’re currently reading “The Poisonwood Bible" (1998) by Barbara Kingsolver is a bestselling novel about a missionary family, the Prices, who in 1959 move from Georgia to the fictional village of Kilanga in the Belgian Congo. The Prices' story, which parallels their host country's tumultuous emergence into the post-colonial era, is narrated by the five women of the family: Orleanna, long-suffering wife of Baptist missionary Nathan Price, and their four daughters – Rachel, Leah, Adah, and Ruth May.The group plans to see the movie by the same name when they have finished with the book.

Scrapbooking
All are welcome, novices to experts, the more the merrier! Bring a friend, bring a snack. Scrapbooking nights will be on listed on your monthly Scroll calendars as well as on this page. Save the date and come join us!

Outside Organizations
Our facilities are also used by many local community groups including Al-Anon, AA, Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts, Girl Scouts and Brownies. These groups rent space at a very modest rate so that we are able to assist the community in providing these services.

Schedules
Group schedules are maintained on the St. James community calendar. Please write to Secretary@stjames-ri.org or WebSteward@stjames-ri.org to report changes in schedule and/or to provide additional detail about an event/meeting. Event details, where available, will display when you double click an event.