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Alfreda McGhee Obituary
Cranston — Alfreda (Grundy) McGhee, 98, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 22, 2024 in the Hope Health & Palliative Care in...
Feb 27, 20241 min read

70th Anniversary Message
Thank you, Jesus, for the powerful, dynamic ever-changing ministry of the church that was once on River Street.
Oct 6, 20232 min read


Steve Ahlquist Article on "Josie" Byrd
Civil Rights activist and Saint James Baptist Church Josephine "Josie" Byrd was honored this week by Community Care Alliance when they...
Jul 1, 20231 min read


The Josephine Byrd Community Service Building Dedication Event
Saint James Baptist Church's own Josephine Byrd will be honored on Tuesday, June 27, 2023 at 3pm for her decades of commitment to our...
Jun 20, 20231 min read


Free Food Giveaway at Saint James Baptist Church
On Wednesday, April 5th, Saint James Baptist Church is partnering with the Elisha Project to distribute bags of food to the Woonsocket...
Mar 30, 20231 min read


Happy Birthday Aretha Franklin!
An evening remembering and honoring the Queen of Soul featuring vocalist Kim Trusty. The event date is Friday, March 24, 2023. 8pm -...
Mar 19, 20231 min read


Woonsocket Summer 2023 Free Home Repairs Program July 17-21, 2023
The Woonsocket Free Home Repair Program supports Woonsocket homeowners in targeted neighborhoods. It helps with the increasing cost of...
Mar 19, 20231 min read

Mental Health First Aid Training
Neighborworks is hosting a Mental Health First Aid Training on March 20th and March 27th 2023 from 1pm to 5pm at the Woonsocket Library.
Feb 20, 20231 min read


Religious Scholarship Application Available Through April 3, 2023 - apply now!
CM CARES®, the Church Mutual Insurance Company Foundation, is offering 25 scholarships of $2,500 each to religious scholars — and...
Feb 20, 20231 min read

A Special Christmas Music Presentation
Kim Trusty will sing at St. James Sunday December 18, 2022 in the 11:00AM worship In Kim’s own words, “My COVID relief was writing songs....
Nov 14, 20221 min read


The Application for Federal Student Loan Debt Relief is Now Available
The application for Federal Student Loan Debt Relief is now available and can be found on the U.S. government's official Federal Student...
Oct 21, 20221 min read


Woonsocket's 10th Annual Day of Prayer
The City of Woonsocket's 10th Annual Day of Prayer is scheduled for Saturday, October 22, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. at River Island Park. In the...
Oct 12, 20221 min read


The Providence Fire Department is Recruiting
Interested parties are encouraged to learn more at joinpvdfire.com. You may apply directly on the department's website.
Oct 5, 20221 min read


The SJBC Children & Youth Choir is Back
The Saint James Baptist Church Children & Youth Choir will begin rehearsals in October. Please register your children now. Contact Sister...
Sep 12, 20221 min read


Holly Perry Celebration of Life
The celebration of the life ceremony for Holly Perry will be held at Saint James Baptist Church, located at 340 South Main Street,...
Sep 9, 20221 min read


Webinar: Unpacking the Black Wealth Gap
You’re invited to a free webinar hosted by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s Financial Education Exchange (CFPB FinEx). Through...
Jan 23, 20222 min read


Multicultural Center Survey
Geri's Bluffing Boutique is seeking your help and asking that you complete this survey about the need for a Multicultural Center in...
Jan 16, 20221 min read


Sharing a CNN Article: What should you do if someone in your family contracts Covid-19?
This article by CNN gives information on what to do if someone in your family contracts Covid-19. Access the article by clicking on the...
Jan 13, 20221 min read


A Conversation about Healthy Living with Saint James Baptist Church
Watch the recorded discussion about healthy living with an extraordinary panel of experts that includes members of Saint James' health...
Jan 13, 20221 min read


Thanksgiving Day Service Announcement
Saint James Baptist Church's annual Thanksgiving Day service will held at the church, located at 340 South Main Street in Woonsocket, and...
Nov 15, 20211 min read


Winter Items Needed for the Homeless: message from Ben Lessing, CEO of Community Care Alliance
We are anticipating a harsh winter. Below, you will find a list of supplies we will need throughout the winter to at least reduce the...
Nov 9, 20211 min read

Community Needs Assessment Survey
The Rhode Island Community Care Alliance is conducting a community needs assessment survey of Woonsocket. Please read the message below...
Nov 9, 20211 min read


Oct 21, 20210 min read


Deacon Gray received the Exmplary Community Leader Award from Connecting for Children & Families.
Our own Deacon Thomas Gray has received the Exemplary Community Leader Award from Connecting for Children & Families. Please join Saint...
Oct 21, 20211 min read


Fall REVIVAL Time Is Here!
Fall REVIVAL Time Is Here! We will gather October 26, 27 & 28, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. in unique ways to continue a long-standing tradition. ...
Oct 17, 20212 min read


Our COVID-19 Guidelines
In order to decrease the likelihood of the spread of the COVID-19 visrus in the church, the following considerations are being requested:...
Oct 17, 20211 min read


Woonsocket 9th Annual Day of Prayer
There is never a bad time to pray. But there are moments when the best thing we can do is pray. Such a time is upon us and the faith...
Oct 2, 20211 min read

Financial Worskshop Program for African Americans by African Americans
Saint James Baptist Church encourages you to register and participate in this five-week financial workshop.
Sep 12, 20211 min read


Goodbye Deacon M.C. Farrow
It is with our deepest sorrow that we inform you of the passing of our beloved Deacon M.C. Farrow on Tuesday, June 8, 2021. Deacon...
Jun 13, 20211 min read


Getting Your House In Order
Neighborworks Blackstone River Valley is hosting an African American Community Education Series called 'Getting Your House In Order.' The...
Apr 30, 20211 min read


25 x $2,500 Scholarships for Religious Scholars
CM CARES® Foundation is offering 25 scholarships of $2,500 each to religious scholars — and we’re asking for your assistance to spread...
Mar 30, 20211 min read


DRIVE-THROUGH PALMS & DRIVE-THROUGH LORD'S SUPPER
Pastor Thomas would like to see you despite this COVID menace. He will distribute Palms on Sunday, March 28 and the Lords Supper on...
Mar 23, 20211 min read


Become a Youth Ambassador with the Youth Equity WATCH!
The Watch Coalition and Woonsocket Health Equity Zone are seeking youth ages 13 - 21 to become advocates for health and social equity....
Mar 10, 20211 min read


Vaccination Registry Information for City of Woonsocket Residents
The city is now registering residents for the COVID-19 vaccine. There is a waiting list that residents must register to be on. Click...
Feb 4, 20211 min read

Fall 2020 Revival at Saint James Baptist Church
Join us at St. James Baptist Church for our three-day Revival worship experience October 28th, 29th, and 30th, 2020 at 7 p.m.
Oct 10, 20201 min read


8th Annual Woonsocket Day of Prayer
oin Spiritual and City leaders as we come together to worship and pray. If you have come to prior events, then you have experienced...
Oct 10, 20201 min read


Weekly Walk For Health
It starts with a circle prayer at 8:00 a.m.
Participants can move - walk or run - at their own pace and do as many laps as they are comfo
Aug 23, 20201 min read


June 7, 2020 Parking Lot Remote Service
Jeremiah had a skill seldom seen in this day and age. He told the hard truth... he talked about healing wounds. How many tears...
Jun 11, 20200 min read


May 31, 2020 Remote Worship Service
What a time it would be if we understood each other in the church. We do a lot of talking, but imaging what it would be if we understood...
Jun 10, 20200 min read


May 24, 2020 Remote Worship Service
Now is a good time as any to worship and praise God... and David said "I will bless the Lord at all times..."
Jun 10, 20200 min read


May 17, 2020 Worship Service
Jesus tells us what's going on, what we can expect... We are confronted by the audacious teaching...
Jun 10, 20200 min read


May 10, 2020 Mother's Day Remote Worship Service
Mothers sometimes invest in feeding their children, do all they can... yet that same mother will force her children to hunt for their food
Jun 10, 20200 min read


Saturday Morning Walks
Great news St. James and Friends, St. James is on the move. Join Deaconess Grace Sobers and other SJBC members on Saturday mornings at...
May 29, 20201 min read


Erica Thomas named Associate Principal for Instruction and Guidance at Seekonk High School
Press Release SEEKONK, MA – ​Superintendent Dr. Rich Drolet is pleased to announce the appointment of Erica Thomas as Associate Principal...
May 29, 20202 min read

National Day of Prayer video from top of Cornerstone Building in Woonsocket.
We know that you are a prayer-answering God... so we ask you to cover this city, this state, this world, this globe with your healing hands
May 7, 20200 min read


Pastor Thomas' Saturday Night Live Address - May 2, 2020
... a child who was in Hurrican Katrina and in the blink of an eye his life was completely turned upside down.
May 2, 20200 min read

"We are in the eye of the storm..." address from Pastor Thomas
It is important that we shelter in place as we are asked... it is important that we keep the social distances when we must be in public...
Apr 30, 20200 min read


April 26, 2020 Sunday Worship Service
God says "I don't want your gold, I don't want your bread..." you're doing it ritually.
Apr 26, 20200 min read


April 19, 2020 Sunday Worship Service
... the disciples and the skeptics, they all talked about what had happened for many many decades....
Apr 19, 20200 min read


April 12, 2020 Easter Sunday Service
Jesus was treated like a pariah... they wanted him dead... Why was rejected and hated to the point of being crucifixion-worthy?
Apr 12, 20200 min read
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