Outreach

"Operation Cupcake”  
On May 26, Mother Joanna, and our Wardens Chris & Karen delivered 18 dozen cupcakes to the Clinton Central School District employees. The treats were in recognition of all that the school employees do for the children of our community. 

Special thanks to the Sunny Day Fund for making the treats possible. A variety of cupcakes, along with cards signed by parish members were delivered to each school building, the administration office and the bus garage. Over 200 employees were recognized for their care of our children. 

Onondaga National School

In May 2026, St. James’ outreach committee voted to donate $500 towards the Indigenous Language Institute Symposium as part of the Diocese of Central New York’s continual pledge to walk with our Haudenosaunee brothers and sisters. Some St. James’ parish members have donated individually (privately) to this cause.  By participating in this campaign, we have the opportunity to renew our relationship with the Onondaga people and support their flourishing into the future.We invite you to prayerfully consider a donation. 

Donate on line at https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/uENnvWXjwb1peTOjSo7ySw OR
 send a check made out to the Episcopal Diocese of CNY with “Onondaga National School” in the memo line. Mail to The Episcopal Diocese of Central New York P.O. Box 3520 Syracuse NY

Current collections

The Country Pantry collections continue. Drop off locations include Hunt Realty in Clinton, the Clinton Arena, State Farm Insurance on Rt. 233, or the Kirkland Town Library. Monetary donations can be sent to St. James'; make check out to St. James and include "The Country Pantry" in the memo line OR give on-line through tithe.ly selecting Country Pantry in the drop down menu.  If you are interested in joining the St. James bagging and delivery of food arm of the Country Pantry ministry, contact the Rector, or our outreach co-chairs (Chris and Patty Fox).

Ongoing outreach

We continue to pray for, walk with, and continue to look for ways to support our sister parishes in Haiti. As the situation in Haiti gets worse, we are examining the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services CHNV Parole Process to sponsor a family to come to the United States.  Once the family is in the country, we plan to assist them in presenting an asylum case.   The outreach committee is working on how the support and resettlement will proceed, so the family can be an integral, yet independant part of our local community.

Through the generosity of the parish members, the St. James' outreach commmittee continues to support the following.

LOCALLY:

• Country Pantry, Clark Mills NY - partners with local churches and the community, to support families in need with nutritious food items in Clinton, Clark Mills and Westmoreland  
• The Center in Utica -  provides resettlement, education and community resources and services to refugees, immigrants and the residents of Utica and Mohawk Valley.
• Rescue Mission - serves individuals overcoming homelessness, abuse, addictions, and disabilities. -
• Hope House -  offers homeless or needy individuals in the City of Utica, New York and its environs a daytime opportunity for shelter, and a hot nutritious meals 
• Rebuilding the Village -  in believing in the strength and wisdom of community and allies, implements education, outreach and engagement programs for children, youth and families in Cornhill, West Utica and other areas of Utica in the HUD entitlement zone.  

GLOBALLY:

• St. Paul's parish, Torbeck, Haiti - our sister parish in Haiti. Most recently we sent funds to help construct a new church building.