Faith, Community, Service
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Help Our Communities
Your support and contributions will enable us to help our neighbors and fund our ministries of food, healing, health, and wholeness.
Join Us at 6 PM for our meditative service
ASH WEDNESDAY
Wednesday, February 18th is "Ash Wednesday," a day when we recognize our humility, our human frailty, and our mortality. On Ash Wednesday, we receive a blessing with ashes to symbolize our human condition and our need for redemption. You can receive ashes from 7 to 9 AM by drive or walk by & attend our 6 PM service.
A faith-based resource from us to you!
Celebrate Lent with your Church or Family
This resource contains a group study, as well as a personal devotional to bring deep meaning to your Lenten experience.
Available on amazon.com. All funds from the book benefit the ministries of St. James.
Faith Experiences and Studies
Monday Evenings 7 PM via ZOOM or in Person at 4 PM in "The Barn"
Monday Evenings 7 PM via ZOOM or in Person at 4 PM in "The Barn"
Monday Evenings 7 PM via ZOOM or in Person at 4 PM in "The Barn"
THE PASTOR'S "COFFEE HOUR" BOOK GROUP
Open to all who wish to attend, we will read and discuss a series of books based in life, faith, and culture.
Starts in March and meets monthly.
To sign up, contact loribethwagner@gmail.com.
Tuesday Evenings 7 PM via ZOOM
Monday Evenings 7 PM via ZOOM or in Person at 4 PM in "The Barn"
Monday Evenings 7 PM via ZOOM or in Person at 4 PM in "The Barn"
BIBLE STUDY ON JOHN'S GOSPEL
Join our Bible Study on books of the Hebrew and Christian Testaments. Ongoing now!
Last Sunday Evening of Each Month 4-6 PM in "The Barn"
Monday Evenings 7 PM via ZOOM or in Person at 4 PM in "The Barn"
NEW TIME: Thursdays at 1:30 PM in "The Barn" starting January 8th!
AROUND THE TABLE STUDY: THE HEALING POWER OF JESUS
Come out and join our Around the Table Study on the Healing Power of Jesus. Held around the table with Mediterranean 1st-Century meals, this study will deepen your faith and understanding of the scriptures.
Open to all at no charge!
NEW TIME: Thursdays at 1:30 PM in "The Barn" starting January 8th!
NEW TIME: Thursdays at 1:30 PM in "The Barn" starting January 8th!
NEW TIME: Thursdays at 1:30 PM in "The Barn" starting January 8th!
SPIRITUAL YOGA
Soothe your mind/body/spirit with this healing yoga class taught by our certified instructor. Great for beginners and experienced practitioners. Bring your yoga mat and wear comfortable clothing! (No class February 12th)
Sunday Mornings at 9 AM in "The Barn"
NEW TIME: Thursdays at 1:30 PM in "The Barn" starting January 8th!
Second Monday of Each Month at 7 PM via ZOOM
THE CHOSEN STREAMING BIBLE STUDY
Come out and join us in person and engage in meaningful discussions with friends and neighbors about Jesus and faith. Each week, we view an episode of the series and discuss it together.
Second Monday of Each Month at 7 PM via ZOOM
NEW TIME: Thursdays at 1:30 PM in "The Barn" starting January 8th!
Second Monday of Each Month at 7 PM via ZOOM
BOOK CLUB
Join us in reading a selection of books each year. We meet for discussions and interesting insights on all kinds of topics.
Get Involved!
Food Bank
Sam's Kitchen
Sam's Kitchen
Connect with us. Your organization can gather food for our food bank. You can volunteer at our food bank. Or you can help oversee the food bank's ministry! We welcome volunteers of all ages.
Sam's Kitchen
Sam's Kitchen
Sam's Kitchen
Help prepare and deliver meals to the 69th street mission!
Our Missional and Community Partners
NAMI
We partner with the National Alliance of Mental Health to offer workshops, seminars, and summits in order to support our community's mental health and mental health caretaker needs.
AA
We partner with Alcoholics Anonymous and Al Anon groups to provide resources and safe spaces for recovery.
The Philadelphia Mandolin Ensemble
We partner with this amazing group of musicians to offer concerts throughout the year that benefit local ministries.
Scouts
St. James partners with the girl scouts and boy scouts, offering our space and joining in mutual missions.
Daycare and Enrichment Programs for Kids
We partner with both a daycare and enrichment program for kids, providing safe spaces for kids to learn and play.
Haverford Ministerium
St. James is an active member of our local ministerium, in which community nonprofits and churches work together to care for our communities in creative and dynamic ways.
Want to be one of our partners? We are always looking for new partnerships that help us benefit our communities. We are committed to ministries of health, healing, and wholeness for all people!
Our Team
Rev Dr Lori Wagner, Pastor
Carole Flounders, Director of Children's Ministries
John Callahan, Director of Music Ministries
Pastor Lori welcomes you to St. James and looks forward to meeting you!
Our pastor holds an MDiv from Drew Theological Seminary and a DMin from Portland Seminary. She holds prior undergraduate and graduate degrees and studies from the University of Pennsylvania, Temple University, Lebanon Valley College, Albright College, and the Universi
Pastor Lori welcomes you to St. James and looks forward to meeting you!
Our pastor holds an MDiv from Drew Theological Seminary and a DMin from Portland Seminary. She holds prior undergraduate and graduate degrees and studies from the University of Pennsylvania, Temple University, Lebanon Valley College, Albright College, and the University of Marburg in Germany.
Pastor Lori is an adjunct professor for Wesley Seminary, the Director of Graduate Studies at United Lutheran Seminary, and a weekly contributor to sermons.com.
Pastor Lori has published both Christian fiction and nonfiction and has served several years as a Content Editor for the Christian publisher Invite Press.
Pastor Lori lives in Wallingford, PA and is excited to be part of the St. James community!
John Callahan, Director of Music Ministries
Carole Flounders, Director of Children's Ministries
John Callahan, Director of Music Ministries
John Callahan studied at Florida State University, where he received a bachelor’s degree in piano performance. Before starting at St. James in 2018, he served as pianist at Trinity United Methodist Church in Seattle, WA for four years. In Seattle he also worked as a music director and pianist of musical theater, and was involved with man
John Callahan studied at Florida State University, where he received a bachelor’s degree in piano performance. Before starting at St. James in 2018, he served as pianist at Trinity United Methodist Church in Seattle, WA for four years. In Seattle he also worked as a music director and pianist of musical theater, and was involved with many regional productions at The 5th Avenue Theatre.
As a composer, he has written a variety of instrumental and vocal music that has been performed in over 30 U.S. cities. Notable compositions include Pulsar, which was premiered by the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra. He was also commissioned to compose an anthem to celebrate the 75th anniversary of St. James in November 2019.
John lives in Havertown with his wife and three children and is a full-time Software Developer during the week.
Carole Flounders, Director of Children's Ministries
Carole Flounders, Director of Children's Ministries
Carole Flounders, Director of Children's Ministries
Carole Flounders has an MA in Childhood Education and loves being part of St. James' ministries for children.
Carole teaches our 9 AM Kids Club, as well as offering an optional kids' session during the latter half of the church service.
Ailene Dunlap, Administrative Assistant/Secretary
Ailene Dunlap, Administrative Assistant/Secretary
Carole Flounders, Director of Children's Ministries
Ailene Dunlap is the secretary of St. James UCC. It has been her joy to work with the folks of St. James for many years. Ailene has lived in the neighborhood for her entire married life (50 years), where she and husband Bruce raised two daughters. She enjoys biking, walking in nature, crocheting, exercising at Community Y classes, and
Ailene Dunlap is the secretary of St. James UCC. It has been her joy to work with the folks of St. James for many years. Ailene has lived in the neighborhood for her entire married life (50 years), where she and husband Bruce raised two daughters. She enjoys biking, walking in nature, crocheting, exercising at Community Y classes, and most of all getting together with friends and family, especially her six-year-old granddaughter Maddie!
Lucy Horton, Soloist
Ailene Dunlap, Administrative Assistant/Secretary
Terri Leone, Ministry Candidate
Lucy our soloist leads our worship hymns and takes part in our choir. She has many talents! Lucy is also a theatre actress, costumer, and set designer. An amazing seamstress and showstopper, she is currently completing her masters in Theatre at Villanova University. We are proud to have her as part of our team!
Terri Leone, Ministry Candidate
Ailene Dunlap, Administrative Assistant/Secretary
Terri Leone, Ministry Candidate
Terri Leone holds a Masters of Divinity from Drew Theological School with a focus in Ministerial Leadership. Terri is a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, working with clients of all ages to deliver compassionate and trauma-informed care. Terri has a special interest in Domestic Violence, as a survivor and as an advocate, and has worked wi
Terri Leone holds a Masters of Divinity from Drew Theological School with a focus in Ministerial Leadership. Terri is a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, working with clients of all ages to deliver compassionate and trauma-informed care. Terri has a special interest in Domestic Violence, as a survivor and as an advocate, and has worked with Laurel House in Montgomery County to develop their Interfaith Domestic Abuse Coalition. Most important to her are her three young adult children, Anna, Katie and Michael. She lives in Havertown with her 9 year-old black lab, Moose (her true favorite child).
Lea Hannigan, Communications
Ed Hart, Director of Media and Technology
Rev Tom Haugh, Associate Teaching Pastor
Leah is 17 and a junior at Haverford High School. She lives in Havertown with her mom, dad, and older brother who is in college. She is interested in majoring in marketing for college and learning more about what goes into that profession. In addition to serving as our Communications Intern, she also works at a restaurant in Havertown 2-3
Leah is 17 and a junior at Haverford High School. She lives in Havertown with her mom, dad, and older brother who is in college. She is interested in majoring in marketing for college and learning more about what goes into that profession. In addition to serving as our Communications Intern, she also works at a restaurant in Havertown 2-3 days a week. She loves pop culture and posting on social media. She's excited to be part of the St. James team, and we are delighted to welcome her!
Rev Tom Haugh, Associate Teaching Pastor
Ed Hart, Director of Media and Technology
Rev Tom Haugh, Associate Teaching Pastor
Rev Tom Haugh is a retired pastor but serves as part of our teaching team. He teaches our Tuesday evening Bible Study and takes part in the life of St. James. His next favorite activity is serving as a grandparent to his young grandson. Originally from Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, Pastor Tom lives in West Chester with his wife and dog.
Ed Hart, Director of Media and Technology
Ed Hart, Director of Media and Technology
Ed Hart, Director of Media and Technology
Ed Hart comes from a long line of artists, writers, musicians, craftspeople, and teachers.
He has 30+ years of experience in graphic design and many related and adjacent skills. He has been freelancing since 2013, primarily collaborating with non-profits for the arts, music, and the UCC.
At St James, he helps with graphics, multimedia, se
Ed Hart comes from a long line of artists, writers, musicians, craftspeople, and teachers.
He has 30+ years of experience in graphic design and many related and adjacent skills. He has been freelancing since 2013, primarily collaborating with non-profits for the arts, music, and the UCC.
At St James, he helps with graphics, multimedia, setting up and running tech for Sunday worship; coordinates the Sam’s Kitchen meal ministry, and serves on Consistory, for starters. In all aspects of life, he is a jack of all trades, master of few.
Insight: At the heart of everything that makes life life—there is a story. Sharing our stories is what connects us, each to the other.
Ed and his wife Laura have been members of St James UCC since 2016. How they landed with this small but mighty congregation is—of course—a story.
Book Review
"Life Worth Living: A Guide to What Matters Most" by Miroslav Volf, Matthew Croasmun, and Ryan McAnn
In a time in which our culture faces division, trauma, and confusion about who we are as individuals and communities, this book can be a vital tool for discovering our call, our inner purpose, and our authentic sense of meaning and responsibility, what it means to be human in our world today.
Derived from a faith, meaning, and ethics course taught at Yale's "Center for Faith and Culture," this book explores the question of "What makes for a good life?" "How do we determine true meaning and purpose within ourselves and then strive to create a life based on what we feel called to be and become?" No matter what religious tradition one subscribes to, we all need to understand what brings us meaning and how we can live out our purpose and potential within our everyday lives.
The book explores not only what we want but what we decide is worth wanting and challenges readers to move beyond superficial answers like success, materiality, and wealth and to reflect on what feels truly and innately important.
If you want to learn more about exploring your inner purpose and learning to live intentionally with meaningful goals, you will love this book about realizing a life truly worth living.
The St. James Spring Community Lecture Series
2026 Topics
FEBRUARY 1st at 4 PM: Parenting Tips for Today's Kids by Jodie Baird (DATE CHANGE from 1/11 to 2/1!)
Jodie Baird (PhD) is Lead Preschool Teacher and Coordinator of Student Research and Praxis at the Phebe Anna Thorne School. She is also Director of Child and Family Studies and Visiting Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at Bryn Mawr College.
FEBRUARY 8th at 4 PM: Jewish Mysticism, Symbols, and Kabbalah by Dr. Lori Wagner
MARCH 15th at 4 PM: Mindfulness and Meditation Practices to Soothe Your Spirit by Lisa Unger
APRIL 12th at 4 PM: Healthy Eating and the Creative Kitchen by Laura Hart and Marian McKenzie
MAY 17th at 4 PM: The Art and Craft of Poetry by Peter Krok, Editor of the Schuylkill Valley Journal
JUNE 14th at 4 PM: The Importance of Being On-Brand by Ed Hart of Grafhartwerx.
2025 Topics
Topics in 2025 included "Music and Physics" by Dr. Walter Smith, Professor of Physics at Haverford College; "The History of Labyrinths "by Terri Leone; "Dealing with Addiction as a Caretaker" by Rev Tom Haugh; "The Paradox of Jewish Author's Literary Work" by Zolani Ngwane, Professor of Sociology at Haverford College; and "Embryos and IVF" by scientist Kelly Hanshew.
Your Suggested Future Topics
Do you have a great topic you'd like to hear more about? Drop us a line and let us know! Lectures are scheduled the Third Sunday of each month from January through May from 4-6 PM. No cost to attend.
Mark Your Calendar for These Coming Events!
WELLNESS FAIR - Saturday March 14th from 10-4
WELLNESS FAIR - Saturday March 14th from 10-4
WELLNESS FAIR - Saturday March 14th from 10-4
Come to our "Barn" from 10-4 for this FREE event just for our community and browse a room full of non-profits offering services, such as addiction recovery, financial assistance, wellness practitioners, psychology services, caregiver organizations, and many more. Walk the labyrinth. Gather information. Take your blood pressure. Learn what kinds of services are available to you right here in Haverford Township. Lunch and snacks available.
YOUTH SUMMIT - Sunday April 26th from 1-4 PM
WELLNESS FAIR - Saturday March 14th from 10-4
WELLNESS FAIR - Saturday March 14th from 10-4
St. James is partnering with NAMI (The National Association for Mental Illness) to offer an afternoon of proactive learning for kids about how to deal with and get help for depression, anxiety, ADHD, addictions, and a host of other concerns of kids and adolescents. Parents meet in separate sessions for education on how to help kids navigate adolescence and the stressors of culture. Open to the entire community.