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Social Ministries and Congregational Care
Congregations are the means the church has chosen to invite people into relationship with God and with those who know God. "Will you strive for justice and peace among all people and respect the dignity of every human being?" (Baptismal Covenant, Book of Common Prayer). Please contact the cluster at
Please visit the website of St. Anne's Episcopal Church, Fremont. St. Anne's is our partner in ministry.
- ABODE Services (formerly Tri-City Homeless Coalition) - St. James' is an integral part of this program, which offers housing programs linked to supportive services for homeless families, single adults and youth. We serve meals, donate goods and participate in the Winter Relief Program.
- ABODE Services - Sunrise Village (formerly Tri-City Homeless Coalition) - Members of St. James provide dinner at the TCHC Sunrise Village homeless shelter on the first and third Saturdays. In the Fall, we also partner with St. Anne's to provide new shoes for TCHC children.
- ABODE Services - Winter Relief (formerly Tri-City Homeless Coalition) - In conjunction with Tri-Cities Homeless Coalition, we house homeless families on our campus for a month, typically November. St. James' works in cooperation with other Fremont churches to provide this winter shelter.
- AEMCH - An Episcopal Ministry to Convalescent Hospitals - AEMCH provides a supportive presence to East Bay facility residents, their caregivers, and their families. AEMCH members visit residents and organize worship opportunities for them, hold educational workshops, and offer training classes for volunteers.
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Barbara Lyons' Morning Meditation - Whether you are an experienced meditator or a newbie, come learn and practice how meditation can enhance your life.
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Blood drives for Blood Center of the Pacific - We host a blood drive typically twice a year.
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Cabrillo Park Elementary School Tutoring Program - Volunteers help students with reading, writing, and story time. Recyclables are collected to help send students to Space Camp. More volunteers who can spend even an hour a week with the kids are always needed.
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Centerville Free Dining Room - Teams rotate in helping to serve meals each month.
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Comforters Guild and Prayer Shawl Ministry - Meets on the second Saturday of the month; blankets, prayer shawls, caps, and baby items are knitted, crocheted, or crafted and then distributed through local hospitals, AEMCH, and others.
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Eucharistic Visitors - Licensed, trained visitors are available for home and hospital visits, bringing the sacrament of the Eucharist.
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Healing Ministry - Healing Ministers are available for healing prayers during and after church services. Additionally, the Circle of Prayer is a group of men and women who pray for others daily.
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Loss Support Groups - A fellowship group which forms as needed for those who are grieving.
- Loving Hands - Meets the second Saturday of each month, on campus. This group works on a variety of projects to give handmade gifts to meet a variety of needs: gift bags for the homeless or those in shelters, lap blankets for wounded soldiers, whatever need presents itself.
- Rosary Makers Guild - Meets on campus, on the second Saturday of each month, crafting mission rosaries for distribution to the military and those in hospitals. Supplies and instructions provided for newcomers.
- Walk-a-Rock-a-thon for Winter Relief - An annual event since 2004, this fun walk raises funds for our Winter Relief program.
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St. James' Episcopal Church
37051 Cabrillo
Terrace, Fremont, CA * 510-797-1492 * E-mail:
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page last updated
March 14, 2009
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