Senior Ministry ProgramsThe St. James Senior Adult Ministry provides opportunities for persons 60 and older to engage in activities that more deeply connect with one another in the body of Christ. The goal of ministry is promote quality of life in various areas that include spiritual growth, maintenance or improvement in physical abilities, maintaining or improving cognitive function, awareness and knowledge of the world we live in and emotional/spiritual growth. |
Senior Ministry Chairs Healthy Living- Carole Hamon Fellowship Groups- Sue Frank Honey Do Helpers- Vaughn McQuary Technology Support- Willie Bobo Caring for the Caregiver- Dr. Claudia Beverly |
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HEALTHY LIVING
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FELLOWSHIP GROUPS
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HONEY DO HELPERS
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TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT
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CARING FOR THE CAREGIVER
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Mediterranean cooking Demonstrations
*We are on Summer Break! We'll be back in the Fall!*
Bon appetit! Learn to cook a healthy meal with friends! Join us for these monthly cooking demonstrations, where you'll learn to prepare healthy dishes and be given the ingredients to prepare the meal at home.
third Thursday of each month, 11am-1pm, CLC Kitchen
Bon appetit! Learn to cook a healthy meal with friends! Join us for these monthly cooking demonstrations, where you'll learn to prepare healthy dishes and be given the ingredients to prepare the meal at home.
third Thursday of each month, 11am-1pm, CLC Kitchen
Chair-ish yoga
Chair-ish Yoga is led by Rev. Jessica Durand. This class is free, and equipment is provided. The goal of this class is to improve balance and strengthen core muscles. This is ideal for seniors as it does not involve getting up and down off the floor! The group consists of men and women who have various flexibility and mobility issues.
meets weekly on Tuesdays & Thursdays, 4:15pm in P107-109
meets weekly on Tuesdays & Thursdays, 4:15pm in P107-109
Tai Chi
St. James offers the Sun Style that is a slow moving, low impact activity that is designed to increase balance, decreased stiffness and improved sleep. Tai Chi consists of a series of slow gentle movements in conjunction with relaxed, deep breathing.
Beginner Class: meets Mon & Wed at 1:00pm in the Christian Life Center (beginning September 8)
Advanced Class: meets Tuesdays at 11:30am in the Christian Life Center, and Thursdays at 3:00pm in M212.
Beginner Class: meets Mon & Wed at 1:00pm in the Christian Life Center (beginning September 8)
Advanced Class: meets Tuesdays at 11:30am in the Christian Life Center, and Thursdays at 3:00pm in M212.
walking st. james
8 am starting Tuesday September 14.
Participants should wear comfortable walking shoes. In the event of inclement weather, walking will take place in the Christian Life Center Gym across the street.
Participants should wear comfortable walking shoes. In the event of inclement weather, walking will take place in the Christian Life Center Gym across the street.
caring hands prayer shawl ministry
If you are interested in learning to knit, crochet or fringe, you are invited to join Caring Hands! This group hand knits prayer shawls that are prayed over and given out to those who are sick. Scarves are also made and given to homeless neighbors in the winter.
meets weekly on Mondays, 1:00pm in P101-103
meets weekly on Mondays, 1:00pm in P101-103
hi-note card ministry
If you enjoy crafts, being creative, and would like to send prayers and thoughts to other St. James members, join the Hi-Note Card Ministry! This group gathers to make cards and write notes to those who have experienced loss, been hospitalized, or who are experiencing challenges.
Meets the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays, 1:00pm in Peck Library
Meets the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays, 1:00pm in Peck Library
lunch bunch
Lunch Bunch meets once a month on the 3rd Monday at Noon for a meal, fellowship, and a guest speaker from our local community. Reservations are $12 and are required!
Reservations go live on the first of each month, and can be found under the Sign Up tab at the top of the website.
August 17: Dr. Ann Bain
On Monday, August 17, Dr. Bain will be the featured speaker at Lunch Bunch where she will share the exciting vision behind UA Little Rock’s new Science Triangle and discuss the university’s plans to bring one of Arkansas’s most beloved educational treasures—the Shellam-Flake Planetarium—back to life this fall. Her presentation will highlight how these transformative projects are expanding opportunities for discovery, education, and public engagement while inspiring the next generation of scientists, innovators, and lifelong learners.
Reservations go live on the first of each month, and can be found under the Sign Up tab at the top of the website.
August 17: Dr. Ann Bain
On Monday, August 17, Dr. Bain will be the featured speaker at Lunch Bunch where she will share the exciting vision behind UA Little Rock’s new Science Triangle and discuss the university’s plans to bring one of Arkansas’s most beloved educational treasures—the Shellam-Flake Planetarium—back to life this fall. Her presentation will highlight how these transformative projects are expanding opportunities for discovery, education, and public engagement while inspiring the next generation of scientists, innovators, and lifelong learners.
Tasks around the home sometimes become more difficult or unsafe to perform as we age. The St James Honey Dos is a group of individuals who delight in answering the call to help with an array of tasks around the home. These individuals have a strong commitment to help others by coming to you home and help address the need!
Call the Church at 501-217-6700 to request assistance from Honey Do Helpers.
Call the Church at 501-217-6700 to request assistance from Honey Do Helpers.
Technology support is designed to help St James members stay connected with family, friends, the church and the world. In home help with challenging technology is available at no charge by one of the Technology team members. Periodic educational classes are available that helps Seniors understand and stay up with the latest available smart phone, watch, computer tv or other new devices on the market.
If you need help with your phone, email, tv, or any other technology, give us a call at 501-217-6700 to request assistance.
If you need help with your phone, email, tv, or any other technology, give us a call at 501-217-6700 to request assistance.
Care for the Caregiver is a new and emerging ministry focused on supporting caregivers engaged in caring for a loved one be it a family, member, friend. Caregivers become so involved with the immense need of caregiving they fail to notice that their health may be deteriorating, feel isolated and alone and feel burdened without a way out. This program recently analyzed a survey sent to the congregation to identify the need of caregivers and are currently designing strategies designed to help the caregiver.