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BLESSED

People and their pets gathered on the lawn at St. James’ Episcopal Church for the annual Blessing of the Animals service in honor of the feast day for St. Francis of Assisi. Multiple dogs and a single cat present, as well as a handful of pets represented virtually, received a[Read More…]

October 19, 2023 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Meeker

‘TIS THE SEASON

Sunday, Nov. 27 marked the first Sunday of Advent season on the Christian calendar, with the illumination of the first “candle” for the season at St. James’ Episcopal Church in Meeker. | CAITLIN WALKER

December 1, 2022 by Caitlin Walker Comments are Disabled

Meeker

PERPETUAL HOPE …

The season of Advent started last Sunday. In lieu of inside worship, St. James Episcopal in Meeker has added advent candles outside the building for everyone to enjoy. CAITLIN WALKER PHOTOS

December 7, 2020 by Caitlin Walker Comments are Disabled

The Sounds of Meeker Part 3: The Bell Tower

MEEKER | When I am working in the yard, I love hearing the sounds of bells playing hymns that I often recognize and to which I can sing along. It is a lovely serenade that is comforting and joyous. But how did it work, I wondered? How is the music[Read More…]

August 6, 2020 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Meeker

CITIZEN OF THE YEAR …

About 100 Meeker Chamber of Commerce members gathered at “One Table” for the annual chamber dinner Friday, June 29. Father Scott Hollenbeck, rector of St. James Episcopal Church since 2007, was nominated by members of his parish as Meeker’s Citizen of the Year for 2018 for his community volunteer work[Read More…]

July 8, 2018 by Niki Turner Comments are Disabled

A veteran’s vision becomes reality

By DOC WATSON Special to the Herald Times MEEKER | Some 100 people showed up at the VFW/Lion’s Club building throughout Christmas Day to enjoy a free meal and companionship at what is hoped to be the first annual such get together for those who are alone on that day.[Read More…]

January 9, 2018 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Meeker

Dinner is served…

This was one of the slower moments on Sunday afternoon during the St. James Episcopal Church’s Thanksgiving Dinner as droves of people attended the annual event, which offered a full Thanksgiving dinner with turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, salad, rolls, drink and dessert. As soon as the Denver Bronco game was[Read More…]

November 16, 2015 by Sean McMahon Comments are Disabled

Meeker

St. James’ Harvest Festival…

Father Scott Hollenbeck, center rear, looks over the crowd taking part in the St. James Episcopal Church’s Fall Harvest Festival at the church on Sunday evening. A couple hundred area church members and visiting guests took part in the annual turkey dinner with all the fixings in the parish hall,[Read More…]

November 18, 2013 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Meeker

Blessing the animals…

Parishioners of St. James’ Episcopal Church in Meeker brought their pets and assorted livestock to church this past Sunday for the annual blessing of the animals, celebrating and honoring St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals and the environment. Pictured are Father Scott Hollenbeck, Macy Collins, Cathy Collins,[Read More…]

October 14, 2012 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

St. James Church holds annual meeting

MEEKER — The annual meeting for St. James Episcopal church was Sunday, Jan. 27. Attendees enjoyed one of the church’s famous pot luck lunches after church, followed by the meeting.

February 14, 2008 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled