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This very special concert is tonight.
There are so many ways to be God’s hands in the world. Tonight in our beautiful sanctuary, acclaimed organist Dr. Gail Archer will employ her hands in the playing of sublime contemporary organ music from Ukraine at our Concert to Benefit Ukraine.
While the concert is FREE, we hope you’ll reach your hand into your pocket or purse to make a donation to the Ukraine Crisis Fund of Episcopal Relief & Development.
If you’d like to know more about Dr. Archer and this very special concert, click here.
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The Concert for Ukraine
is now an option
on our Giving page.
In addtion to making a donation at tonight’s concert by cash or check,
you can also go to the Giving page on our website and make a gift. Make sure you select Give One Time.
However you choose to support the people of Ukraine, thank you.
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Wednesday, October 4
Living Faith Bible Study - 10 to 11:30 am
Currently on Zoom (in person gatherings TBD)
This opportunity for spiritual refreshment and enlightenment begins with fellowship, a prayer followed by study and discussions that help to make our Christian faith a “living faith” and apply the witness of the Scripture to our everyday lives.
Contact: Contact: Betsy Trow (804) 282- 4152 or betsytrow@gmail.com
Wednesday Noon Eucharist
held in the chapel located within the sanctuary
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Wednesday Night Dinner - 6 pm, Valentine Hall
It's Week 4 of our popular Wednesday Night Dinners, now at a new time -- 6 pm. We’re also not asking for RSVPs – just show up and enjoy the evening. The suggested donations are: Children, $5; Adults $10, Families, $25.
You can pay in cash, check or credit card.
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Thursday, October 5
Thursday Men's Breakfast Bible Study - 7:30, Valentine Hall
Our Bible Study Group welcomes St. James’s members and non-members
It meets every other Thursday morning in Valentine Hall for about an hour.
The group enjoys fellowship and relationship-building with each other
and growth in knowledge of scripture and their faith applied to the here and now.
You're welcomed regardless of your current knowledge about the scriptures.
Contact: Matt Harper, mharper2240@gmail.com.
Brown Bag Book Group - 12 noon via Zoom
The Brown Bag Book Club, reads and discusses both fiction and non-fiction books.
All interested readers are invited to join our lively and thoughtful lunch-time discussions.
There's a new book every month throughout the year.
October's book: The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart by Holly Ringland (Fiction)
You can find the complete 2023-2024 reading list here.
Contact: Linda Owen, lindaowen23@gmail.com
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Peek at the Week is now on the website (doers.org) too. So if you need to check in on what’s going on this coming week, click on the Peek at the Week banner (The Week's Events) on the home page: doers.org
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This week's eChimes features | |
- REAL LIFE cookout
- THE CELEBRATION Update
- Wednesday Noon Eucharist
- Oct. Young Family Social
- Exciting Oct. Youth Events
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- THE DOERS Guide
- Fall dates to remember
- Prayers of The People
- Diocese of Virginia
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REAL LIFE Cookout
Sunday, October 8
Next Sunday, October 8th, St. James's is having a cookout with the women in the REAL LIFE program at the Carillon Shelter at Byrd Park (the one past the dog park) beginning at 1pm (setup to begin at 12:30). This is a wonderful opportunity to get to know our outreach partner REAL LIFE and enjoy a cookout in the park. All ages are welcome!
There will be food, lawn games, and fellowship. This is a great opportunity to engage with and get to know our neighbors in a "ministry with" model versus "ministry for".
In addition to coming to the cookout, we need 15-20 volunteers to help setup, grill, and cleanup, but feel free to just signup to attend! Click here to signup.
Please contact Yvonne Gibney (yvonnegibney@gmail.com), Judy Philpott (philpott3@yahoo.com), or Ashlee Ligon (childrensministry@doers.org) with any questions.
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Celebration Tickets
go on sell next week.
Be checking your inbox next week for a special Celebration email - you'll be able to purchase your ticket(s) and read a little bit more about the event.
However, we won't be able to tell what the musicial performance will be - it's always a surprise. Not even the staff knows what it is. So you'll need to come to The Celebration to find out. Mark Whitmire, the musicians and the singers(performers) never disappoint.
Wednesday, October 25 is a night you’ll want to be a part of - it promises to be a night you won’t soon forget. Along with the musical suprises there's amazing food and wonderful company. The Celebration is a feast of goodwill and connection.
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Everyone is welcome.
Our Wednesday Noon Eucharist returns this Wednesday, October 4.
It's a wonderful opportunity to take time away from your busy week and share some quiet time with other parishioners hearing the word of God.
This short service, which includes a homily, is led by a different clergy member each week and is held in the Chapel located within the sanctuary.
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Save The Date
for October family fun and fellowship
The next Young Family Social is just around the corner. On Saturday, October 14, from 4 to 6 pm we'll be gathering at the home of Mary Beth and Chris Abplanalp (8346 Weyburn Road, 23235).
St. James’s will provide snacks, water, and juice. Parents are welcome to bring a favorite adult beverage if they wish. These socials are for any St. James's family with children living at home.
The parents have as much fun as the children at our Young Family socials.
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Let’s gather ‘round the CAMPFIRE on October 15.
Mark your calendars for a campfire on Sunday, October 15 from 6 to 7:30 pm! We’ll have pizza, s’mores, and other activities.
High schoolers (SYF) will meet at the Strickler home (1238 Rothesay Circle)
Middle schoolers (JYF) will meet at a home to be announced later!
Please join us for some fun!
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…then tee it up at TOPGOLF
two weeks later
We’re going to Top Golf on Sunday, October 29 from 6:30-8:00 pm. Come play some rounds with us, no experience – or clubs – needed!
To sign up, click here.
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The DOERS Guide.
Back in the day, we called it the Resource Guide. But it’s been renamed the DOERS Guide because, well, we're doers.
This is a simple guide to everything going on here at St. James’s. From how you can serve to ways to learn and sing – not to mention give and gather – the DOERS Guide is the easy way to discover all the ways to engage with St. James’s.
You can find it at doers.org/guide. And because it’s online, we can constantly update and/or correct the contents so you can be certain it has the most up-to-the-minute information.
If you have any additions or corrections, please send them to Jay Sandusky, director of communications, at jsandusky@doers.org.
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Fall Dates to Remember
Here's an easy way to see all that we have going on at St. James's this Fall. You can put events on your calendar now or put on the list. We have lots of exciting things happening at St. James's this Fall.
Click here to see some of our Fall highlights.
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St. James’s Episcopal Church | DOERS.ORG | (804) 355-1779
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