On Saturday, December 9, 2017, members of the Diocese of Fond du Lac gathered at St. James Episcopal Church, Mosinee, for a Celebration of New Ministry honoring the Rev. Amanda Sampey, St. James' Vicar. The Rt. Rev. Matthew Gunter, Bishop of the Diocese of Fond du Lac, was Celebrant for the 11:00 am Mass with the assistance of The Rev. Dcn. Bruce McCallum, St. Mark's, Waupaca, and Vicar Sampey.  Terry Zeitelhack, Director of Music and Liturgy for St. James, served as Organist and Litanist. 

During the service, Bishop Gunter read the Letter of Institution.  During the Induction, members of the Congregation presented Vicar Sampey with the accouterments of her ministry:  a Bible, Water, a Stole, The Book of Common Prayer, the Church Books, Oil, the Keys, the Constitution and Canons of the Diocese, and the Communion Gifts. Following the service, a reception and lunch were enjoyed by all at a local restaurant.

St. James, Mosinee will host the Celebration of New Ministry with its new Vicar, the Rev. Amanda Sampey on Saturday, December 9th at 11:00 a.m. All are welcome and invited to attend. The service marks the transition of ministry for the congregation and the priest as they live into a new relationship in serving the Gospel.

St. James Episcopal Church, Mosinee will be commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the laying of the cornerstone for its building at 409 Second Street.

The congregation, established in 1885 as a mission in the Diocese of Fond du Lac, originally worshiped in on the corner of Main and Third Street.  That building was deconsecrated and sold the summer of 1916.  The cornerstone of the current Second Street structure was laid in 1917. Construction was completed during 1918 and consecrated as a place of worship on January 12, 1919.

The Commemoration service will be held Sunday, August 27, 2017, at 10:00 am.  A renewal blessing of the building will be offered during the service by The Rev. Amanda Sampey, St. James' Vicar.

A fellowship time will follow the service where attendees can enjoy refreshments and learn about proposed projects for the continued sustenance of the 100-year-old building, i.e., constructing a wheelchair access ramp, replacing the protective Plexiglas on the beautiful stained-glass window, updating the basement area to accommodate fellowship and outreach activities, and repairing a water-damaged wall.

Everyone is welcome to attend.  Anyone wishing to contribute to the completion of the proposed projects may make their check payable to St. James Episcopal Church and bring it to the service, or mail it to St. James Episcopal Church, P.O. Box 24, Mosinee, WI 54455.  All contributions will be greatly appreciated as this small church building and its congregation move forward into the next 100 years.