We volunteer by lending a hand in the fields at First Fruits Farm and praying for a successful growing season to provide food for the hungry. We meet just before 9 am at the farm and help until 11:30 am. There are tasks suitable for all ages and abilities. Stay tuned for upcoming dates for summer and fall.
For those who want to volunteer at First Fruits Farm, a waiver will need to be signed. Sign up information will be sent through our Saint James Bell Tower Newsletter. If you have not signed up to receive our newsletters, please do so on our homepage. Please contact the church office if you need more information on how to volunteer.
Save the Dates for 2026:
Saturday, July 18Saturday, August 15Saturday, September 19Saturday, October 17
Address:
20431 Middletown Road
Freeland, MD 21053
Saint James Church collects food donations each week for the Hereford Food Bank. The collection bins are in the narthex (tower entrance). Weekly, Hereford Food Bank provides Saint James with a list of specific needs for the community. Sign up for our church newsletter on our home page for details. Weekly items are also posted in the church bulletins. We also collect non-perishable, unexpired food, cleaning and hygiene items. Donations may be dropped off at the church or directly at the Herefood food bank. You can also donate online using their new Amazon Wish List.
Saint James church gives a portion of community church donations to Hereford Food bank.
Saint James Church volunteers visit Paul’s Place every third Friday of the month. Participation is flexible and non-committal—you may attend as often as you like, whether monthly or occasionally. All are welcome—bring a friend! This is a wonderful way to meet new people and serve our community together.
Cooking for Paul’s Place takes place at 7:15 a.m. on the second Tuesday of each month at Saint James Church.
Paul’s Place Camp is held one week each summer at Saint James Church. Children from the Paul’s Place organization are transported to our location to participate in activities. Volunteers are welcome to assist by helping with lunch during camp week. Camp activities include arts and crafts, farm animals, sport activities and more!
For more information or how to volunteer, please contact Carol Haislip at carolcampbellhaislip@gmail.com
During the Christmas season, Saint James Church places a Christmas tree inside the church known as the Mitten Tree. The tree is decorated with new gloves, hats, and socks, and members of the community are invited to help decorate it with these items. These gifts provide essential winter protection for men in need who are served by Paul’s Place, offering comfort and dignity throughout the cold winter months.
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• Stephen Ministry
• Flower Ministry
• Lay Eucharist Visitor
• Meals Ministry
• Phyllis’s Bread Ministry
• Check on a Parishioner Friend
• Outreach Committee
• Pastoral Care Committee