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St. James Episcopal Names Interim Priest

ONEONTA—The Vestry of historic St. James Church at 305 Main Street, Oneonta—with the consent of the Rt. Rev. Jeremiah Williamson, tenth Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Albany—has unanimously called Fr. Paul Hamilton to the position of Interim Priest in Charge, effective July 14.

Church officials said Fr. Hamilton brings a wealth of experience and gifts to St. James, which is now poised for an exciting new chapter in its 153-year history. He is also on the faculty at the State University of New York in Oneonta, where he is a member of the psychology department. In addition, Fr. Hamilton is a psychotherapist and licensed drug and alcohol counselor in private practice. He has been warmly welcomed into the Episcopal Diocese of Albany and by the congregation of St. James.

Sunday services are held at 8 a.m. and at 10 a.m. at St. James Church. Thursday Eucharist is at 10 a.m. For more information, call (607) 432-1458.

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