St. James, Kemptville Bicentennial
St. James, Kemptville, will be celebrating 200 years, beginning May 10, 2026, and carrying the Legacy of Light & Hope into the next century!
Please join us as we remember all those who established this parish and supported it through our past. Celebrate with us as we worship God and continue His work in our municipality, our country, and our world.
Bicentennial Events
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Sunday 10:30am - 11:30am
Bicentennial Celebration Begins
Bishop William Cliff to open our Bicentennial Celebration
May102026
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Saturday 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Strings & Ivory Concert
Tickets $25.00
Featuring Kirsten Waymann(violin) and Peter Boczar(Piano) performing a selection of classical and modern music.May162026
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Saturday 10:00am - 3:00pm
Art in the Church
Painting and sketching event
Bill Kilfoyle, ChairMay302026
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Sunday 7:00pm
Evensong - POSTPONED
Join us for an evening of psalms, scripture, and beautiful choral music.
Jun072026
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Sunday 11:30am
Parish BBQ
Join us for a BBQ after our 10:30am service.
Jun212026
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Sunday 9:00am
Service on the Lawn and Potluck Picnic
Join at Christ Church in Burritts Rapids for a service on the lawn followed by a potluck picnic.
Jul192026
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Sunday 10:30am
Blue Sky Service and Parish Picnic
Join us for our Blue Sky service at Rideau Provincial Park
(Rain date Aug 30)Aug232026
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Sunday 10:30am - 11:30am
Cemetery Memorial Service
Join us for the Cemetery Memorial Service.
Sep132026
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Saturday 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Brazilian BBQ
Join us for an authentic Brazilian BBQ.
Everyone is welcome! All you can eat!
$50.00/personSep192026
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Sunday 7:00pm
Evensong
Join us for an evening of psalms, scripture, and beautiful choral music.
Sep272026
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Sunday
Guest Speaker
The Ven. Jane Humphreys, Diocesan Executive Officer
Oct182026
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Saturday 9:00am - 2:00pm
ACW Bazaar
Come out and get your Christmas shopping done early.
Nov212026
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Sunday 7:00pm
Lessons & Carols
Admission: 1 can of food per person towards our “200 Food Donations in our 200th Year” Food Drive
Dec202026
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Sunday
Guest Speaker
The Rev. Canon Nancy L. MacLeod, Priest Associate
The Anglican Regional Ministries of North LeedsJan032026
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Sunday
Guest Speaker
The Rev. Canon Dr. Barbara D. Robinson, Retired
Mar072027
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Saturday
Bicentennial High Tea
TBA
May152027
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Sunday 10:30am - 11:30am
Closing Service for Bicentennial Celebrations
TBD
May302027
