Alfreda McGhee Obituary
Cranston — Alfreda (Grundy) McGhee, 98, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 22, 2024 in the Hope Health & Palliative Care in...
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Oct 6, 20232 min read
70th Anniversary Message
Thank you, Jesus, for the powerful, dynamic ever-changing ministry of the church that was once on River Street.
Jul 1, 20231 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...
Jun 20, 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...
Mar 30, 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 19, 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...
Feb 20, 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...
Nov 14, 20221 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....
Oct 21, 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 12, 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 5, 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.
Sep 12, 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 9, 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,...
Jan 23, 20222 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 16, 20221 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 13, 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...
Nov 15, 20211 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 9, 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...
Oct 21, 20210 min read
Oct 21, 20211 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 17, 20212 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, 20211 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 2, 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...
Sep 12, 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.
Jun 13, 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...
Apr 30, 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...
Mar 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 23, 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 10, 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....
Feb 4, 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...
Oct 10, 20201 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...
Aug 23, 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
Jun 11, 20200 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 10, 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
May 29, 20201 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, 20202 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 7, 20200 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 2, 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.
Apr 29, 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 25, 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 18, 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 11, 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?
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