Community Happenings at St. James

Are you looking for a way to deepen your relationship with God? Centering Prayer developed by Father Thomas Keating begins with silence. Sitting in silence with God-Divine Presence, we open our mind, heart and whole being to the Ultimate Mystery - beyond thoughts, words, and emotions.

We gather every Saturday at 9 am (summer time we start at 8:30am) online via Zoom. We sit for 20 minutes in meditative silence, then we listen to a reading to contemplate, sharing any thoughts or reflections from the reading. Within this hour of time together we sit, listen, learn in a safe and loving space as we journey on our spiritual path with God.

Tuesday and Thursday  9:30  to 10:45 AM. 

Group active is an exercise class led by Denice Elison. The class aims to give you a full rounded exercise experience all choreographed to music.  The class begins with a 20 minute aerobic workout followed by exercises for legs, back, arms and chest using weights.  The class ends with an abs routine, balance and stretch. 

This class is not only about exercise but socialization as well.  Most months we meet for a birthday luncheon and have an annual Christmas party. We have been meeting for over ten years and developed many close friendships.  Come join our group!

Suggested Cost: $2 per class.  All fees collected are donated to the church.  (Bring your own mat and weights. These props can be made available if you do not have them.)

Meets every Monday and Wednesday from 9 am to 10:30 am  upper level of parish hall at St. James Episcopal Church or Yoga in the Park for the warm, summer months - Frank Day Park - Labyrinth Garden.

YOGA PRACTICE is a combination of Yoga Asana, light strength training and rhythmic movement. It is a blend of YOGA which includes asanas (poses), pranayama (breath work), meditation, yoga philosophy and Restorative yoga (relax/rest), Strength/ Functional Movement Training (conditioning using own body weight and minimal props) and rhythmic movement ( walking, repetitive & free flow moving).

There are many styles of Yoga. Yoga Practice incorporates Kripalu - yoga of inquiry and exploration, Iyengar - yoga of alignment with the use of props, and Yoga Flow - moving meditation/flowing from one pose to another.

YOGA Practice is designed for those with Yoga experience ( Not for Beginners), working at a slow to moderate pace. The Practice focuses on the ability to move with Ease, Balance, Coordination, overall body strength, body awareness and reducing body/mind stress with relaxation and breathing techniques.