Press Release: St. James Episcopal Church, Batavia, has joined with St. Peter’s, Eggertsville, to provide assistance to a Ukrainian family newly relocated to Western NY. The family of five has received assistance with establishing their household, English language education, and emotional support. Currently, the mother who holds a masters in early childhood education but is
COVID-19 and resulting restrictions didn't just hit schools and businesses; many churches have been devastated by plummeting attendance and donations. The Episcopal Church USA, who this month reported their 2021 numbers, was particularly hard hit, and North Carolina was second only to Oregon in attendance loss among the church's 110 dioceses. "While in-person average Sunday
St. James Episcopal Church dedicated three historical markers facing Orange Street on Friday afternoon, one of which documents elements of Black history within the parish and Lancaster city.