We will also hold training on Sunday August 15 and August 22 after  the service in the church.

You only have to attend one of the training sessions , each will last about 1 hour.

If there are any questions, please see or call  Jr.Warden, Jim Heslop at 294-8488.

The Photographer’s Prayer

God, as I bring my subject into focus and prepare to make each picture,
never let me forget that I am creating treasures for others as well as myself.

Help me, O Lord to be a artist, collecting the beauty of every soul.
Give me the perspective to see my Photographer’s art as a service to others
making life richer and more memorable.

And, Dear Lord, between the lights and the shadows, the ups and downs, and the rolling years,
keep me from getting out of focus or off-center so that my life’s work may be framed with dignity and colored with contentment.Amen Why Join Our Camera Club?

• Learn to take good photos!
• Sharpen and expand your photography.
• Learn more about your camera.
• Members enjoy photography and taking photos.
• Learn new techniques to take better pictures.
• Participate in fun field trips with other members of the club.
• Learn more about photographic composition and content.
• Group critiques are extremely educational.
• Enhance your pictures taken on vacation.

New members are always welcome! Sign up here

Open to all members of St. James’, their family and friends.

Contact: John Strobl at 294-9004 or Martin Bend at 888-2321

Please check out the fabulous pictures from our camera club members.

Goshen Ecumenical Pantry Inc @ The Goshen First Presbyterian Church, 33 Park Place, Goshen, New York 10924. Church Phone # 294-7991 or info at 294-9004. 

Goshen Ecumenical Pantry, Inc. is the FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN GOSHEN, ST. JAMES’ EPISCOPAL CHURCH, GOSHEN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH,ST. JOHN A.U.M.P. CHURCH,GOSHEN CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH,ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST CHURCH, TEMPLE BETH SHALOM 

The Goshen Ecumenical Pantry, Inc. a non-profit organization incorporated in 1993 is comprised of volunteers from local area Goshen Churches and Temple as well as concerned individuals from the Goshen community.

The purpose of the Pantry is to promote spirit of benevolence and to advance and preserve the welfare and physical well being of the homeless, needy and poverty stricken by means of administering the collection, transportation and distribution of donated food and food products.

  The Pantry is funded through Grants from HPNAP (Hunger Prevention Nutrition Assistance Program of New York), and Shoprite’s Partners in Caring Program, Walmart, private donations and our Souper Bowl of Caring Fundraiser. 

The Pantry distributes food and food products donated primarily by the members of the local Churches and Temple, with additional donations from area School Food Drives, the Scouting for Food Drive and Post Office Food Drive and area Businesses and organizations. We also purchase food thru the Regional Food Bank in Cornwall.                       

We distribute food to the needy in Goshen on the second Saturday of each month, at the Presbyterian Church Parish Hall at 9:30a.m. – 10:30a.m. We also distribute food to the Northgate Sr. Citizen Center once a month. We serve approximately 85 families. 

 The Goshen Ecumenical Pantry, Inc. will gladly accept donations of non- perishable food items and monetary gifts will be used to purchase additional food items.

How much food will I get? Each month when you shop, we will sign you up in the computer, and give you 2, 3 or 4 bags of pre bagged food. (The number will matter on the makeup of you family composition form). You will also get bread, meats and miscellaneous food, in addition to the pre bagged food.

Where or when do I sign up? Come to the pantry on the 2^nd Saturday of the month between 9:30am-10:30a.m. with the required paper work (proof of Goshen residence and proof of each family member) and we will sign you up and give you food.

Donations are ALWAYS welcome!Food Donations: Fresh vegetables, eggs, anything perishable are welcome. These need to be brought to us on or near the time we distribute (2nd Saturday of each month around 9:15am) so they do not spoil. We can always use paper and plastic bags.

Foods to donate arePeanut Butter, Spaghetti Sauce, Jam/Jelly, Tuna Fish, Canned Meals, Macaroni & Cheese, Detergents, Hand Soap, TOILET PAPER, Pancake Mix & Syrup,Rice, Canned Vegetables & Fruits, SOUP, Canned Beans(all types), Pasta, Cake & Brownie Mix, Instant Potatoes, Coffee/Tea/Cocoa, Oatmeal, Puddings, Toothpaste, Toothbrushes, etc. Foods can be donated to any Church in Goshen or the Temple in Florida, NY. 

We do not want outdated foods, open, rusty or stained cans. In general, if in you wouldn’t eat it, throw it out don’t give it to us. We can’t accept home canned food. We are always looking for help to unload food from the Food Bank pickups, and we could use trucks and drivers to pick up the food at the food bank. Call John Strobl at 294-9004 if you can help or need info.

Started in June of 1999, the Community Dinner at St. James’ was started as a program to help feed those that could use a free meal and companionship, at the end of each month when funds may be low, and people find it hard to keep food on the table.

The FREE Dinners are open to Goshen residents and are held the last Saturday of each month, with dinner being served from 5:30pm-6:30pm at St. James’ Episcopal Church,1 St. James Place, Goshen, N.Y.

Our goal is to provide nourishment and to strengthen the bonds of community, in a warm and welcoming atmosphere.

Our dinners are hosted by various community groups whose aim is to foster caring of community in our area.  Come for a free meal and meet your neighbors.

We strive to include all community groups and individuals who wish to be part of this effort. We believe that, by working together as a community on common goals, we can do amazing things in Goshen.

For information about how your group, or you as an individual, can volunteer or get involved in the Free Community Dinners at St. James’ effort, please  email  strobl@frontiernet.net or call  John Strobl at 845-294-9004

“A star get’s its light from within, and that light shines out for all to see. When kids recognize the light and power of God within, their lives can shine like stars too!”

The “Star Cadets” will begin each evening with a light meal at Mission Control (our Parish hall) where they will get the day’s mission (skit performed by our teen Crew Leaders). From there, each crew will rotate through a variety of exciting stations: Crater Crafts, Galaxy Games, Starlight Theater and the Moon Ray Music Studio.

Enrollment fees to attend VBS are as follows;

• First / Single child – $25.00
  
• Each additional child – $20.00

To enroll, please download and complete this form (right click the link and select “Save Target As…” in the popup menu to download). You will need to complete one form for each child you plan to enroll. Please be sure your forms are completely filled out.

Mail your completed forms, along with a check made out to St. James’ Episcopal Church to our office address;

VBS c/o St. James’ Episcopal Church

1 St. James’ Place

Goshen, New York 10924

You can also stop by during office hours to drop off your completed forms and check.

• Parish Office Hours:
  • Monday-Thursday 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
  • Friday 8:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

For further information contact Donna Carbone at 355-7228 or email dcarbone6703@yahoo.com.

God Rocks!

Sunday Summer Worship Schedule all services at 9:00am

June 27, July 18, Aug. 1, 22,  Sept. 5 (Regular 9:00am format)

July 4, 25 Aug. 8, 29 (Regular 10:15am format)

July 11, August 15 (Morning Prayer & Holy Communion)

      We will return to two Sunday services (9:00am  & 10:15am) on September 12 (Church School also returns).

Saturday, June 19, 2010. Tours from 9am – 4pm. Starting at St. James’ Episcopal  Church. Two Luncheon sittings 11am – 12:30pm & 1:00pm – 2:30pm. (Sitting to be picked the day of the Tour). The advance ticket price is $35.00 and limited day of tickets if available will be $40.00. You will receive a Tour Guide and Road map on the day of the Tour. This is a rain or shine event. Purchase raffle tickets for a chance to win many garden related prizes.

Have your gardening questions answered by Dan Daly of the Times Herald Record & Hudson Valley Landscaping and Cornell Cooperative Master Gardeners. For info call  John at 845-294-9004.

The menu is:
Waldorf Chicken Salad served in Endive or other type Lettuce Cups,
Quiche Lorraine, Garden Vegetable Quiche, Deviled Eggs, Greek Orzo Salad,
Lola’s Bean Salad, Asian Slaw, Pea and Bacon Salad, Fruit Salad, Garden Salad with Strawberry Dressing, Tea sandwiches,Viennese Table, Coffee, Iced Tea, Lemonade, Water and Lemon Slices. 

Do you know of a Goshen Garden that you would like to see on next years Garden Tour ? Call Terry at 845-294-9470.

Click here for directions to St. James.

Click here for photos of past Gardens of Goshen Tours.