The congregation of St. James is quite diverse in age, personalities, beliefs, relationship statuses, and backgrounds. Many live in Hanwell, but others come from Fredericton, New Maryland and surrounding areas. People have a mix of interests, skills… and even hockey preferences (some are Leaf fans, others Bruins or Habs fans!) Most seem to have a sweet tooth too!
From a faith perspective, each of us has unique faith journeys and and not all have grown up in a Christian or spiritual environment.
But within this diverse community, we have a common hope: to explore and grow in faith, to build friendships, and make a difference in the lives of others.
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- We value people. You are wonderfully and wondrously made in God’s image.
- We love times of fellowship and other social activities!
- We believe church and congregational life can be fun!
- We value creativity.
- Our doors are open to being a centering or gathering place for community groups and events.
- We encourage teamwork and getting involved in congregational life and mission-related activities.
Still have lots of questions? That’s ok! Through worship and congregational life, we seek to understand and relate with God and Christ’s teachings to discover purpose and meaning in today’s world, and how to deal with the opportunities and challenges we face.
As a community of faith – and like a family – we support one another through the ups and downs of life. We laugh and celebrate together, help and encourage one another, and try to touch the lives of those in the local and global community.