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Village of Hamburg serving the Southtowns and beyond
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Founded in 1853
Children
We are asking all parents/guardians to register for our Sunday School (Religious Education) program.
(Sunday School begins on September 20, 2026, and ends on May 16, 2027.)
2026-2027 Sunday School Registration Form
Our Sunday School program is lectionary-based and highlights our UCC values. It is for children of all ages (Grades K-6), and classes are offered the first and third Sunday of every month. There is also a Children's Time with the pastor during worship every week.
Children will attend worship with their grownups and then go to class following the Children's Time. Once class is over, they will join you in Coffee Hour or you may come to class and pick up your children. If you have any questions or are interested in volunteering, please call the Church Office. (In according with our Safe Church policy, all volunteers must undergo a background check.)
Adults (Teens are also welcome!)
WISE Book Study
Wednesdays at 7:00 PM • Horton Lounge of St. James UCC
(December 2 through January 20)
In person, with Zoom available
As part of our process of becoming a WISE congregation (Welcoming, Inclusive, Supportive, and Engaged for mental health awareness), as guided by our Mission and Social Action Team and Church Council, we are studying and discussing books relating to mental health and neurodiversity, particularly in the church setting.
Join us for a book study on Christ on the Psych Ward by David Finnegan-Hosey. The sessions will be held onsite at St. James UCC, and Zoom is available for those who would like to participate online.
Register for Zoom access by clicking here.
To purchase the book:
Church Publishing Incorporated
When a mental health crisis led David Finnegan-Hosey to admit himself into a hospital, he found himself wrestling not only with a newly diagnosed mental illness but also with his faith. Christ on the Psych Ward weaves together personal testimony, theological reflection, and practical ministry experience to offer a message of hope for those living with mental illness and for friends and faith communities committed to caring for and learning from them.
About the author:
An ordained minister in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), David Finnegan-Hosey currently serves as a chaplain-in-residence at Georgetown University. He holds an M.Div. from Wesley Theological Seminary and is certified by Mental Health First Aid USA to provide initial help to people experiencing depression, anxiety, psychosis, and substance use disorders. In 2011, David was diagnosed with bipolar disorder after a series of psychiatric hospitalizations. He now speaks and writes about the intersections among mental illness, mental health, and faith.
Small Group Series (September 29 through November 10)
