Monday, February 7th
Community Yoga on Zoom:
Yoga for Mobility & Stability: 2:30 pm (suitable for beginners)
Vinyasa Yoga: 4 pm
Tuesday, February 8th
Tuesday Men’s Bible Study on Zoom: 7:30 am
Women's Bible Wisdom 5pm
Education for Ministry (EfM) on Zoom: 6 pm
Tuesday Readers: 7:00 pm
Wednesday, February 9th
Living Faith Bible Study: 10 am
Wednesday Night Worship, Study & Fellowship on Zoom: 5:30 pm - 8 pm
Introduction to Mindfulness & Meditation
Topic: Mindfulness of Thoughts and the Power of Inquiry
Meeting ID number: 838 0728 2761 / Passcode: 572867
Thursday, February 10th
Men's Bible Study Breakfast: 7:30am
Valentine Hall
Brown Bag Book Group: 12 noon
Book: The Night Watchman by Louise Erdrich
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This week's eChimes features |
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- EvenTide on Sunday
- Special Music Events
- Hilary's last Sunday
- A message about masks
- "The Story of Everything"
- Play at role in Youth Sunday
- Order your Lent-in-a-bag
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- Doers Doing
- The 2021 Impact Report is here
- Interfaith Dialogue: Love & Marriage February 15 via Zoom
- Mindfulness & Meditation Wednesday Night series
- Prayers of the People
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EvenTide. Sunday at 5pm.
Our Sunday 5 o’clock service continues this Sunday but with a new name, Eventide. The service will remain as it’s been, casual, contemplative, contemporary but with ancient qualities, and intimate. We encourage everyone who’s seeking something different to give this service a try…and invite your friends.
NOTE: We’re meeting every Sunday through Palm Sunday, except Feb. 13.
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Special Music Events
in February
We are excited there are wonderful music events happening during February. Be sure mark your calendar.
Next Sunday, February 13th - 5:00 pm
The Youth Choir will sing Choral Evensong.
Sunday, February 20th - 11:15 am
The Parish Choir will sing William Byrd’s Mass for Four Voices.
Friday, February 25th - 7pm
Corey’s Gospel Hour is back after being delayed last year. Held in Valentine Hall.
For the full Music calendar go here.
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Hilary's last Sunday is March 13.
The Reverend Hilary Streever’s last Sunday at St. James’s Episcopal Church will be on March 13, 2022. The party celebrating Hilary and her family will be held between the 9 am and 11:15 am services.
We are also collecting funds for a gift for Hilary as she departs from St. James’s. Please send checks or online payments marked “Hilary Gift” to the church office by Friday, March 4th.
Mark your calendars and plan to be at St James’s on this special Sunday as we celebrate the gifts that Hilary’s ministry have brought to our community and to wish the Streever family well on their next adventure.
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A message from John about masks.
With the recent news about various institutions in our city moving back to a “mask optional” policy for public gatherings, I wanted to reassure you that our parish leadership is revisiting our current mask policy at worship and other gatherings at St. James’s. We’re looking at the public health data about infection rates and will be revising some of our policies in the coming weeks.
Please monitor the eChimes and our social media for the latest information.
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“The Story of Everything”
Our 2022 adult confirmation class will consist of two meetings a week. Everyone seeking adult baptism, confirmation, reception into the Episcopal Church or reaffirmation of baptismal vows will gather on Thursday evenings for House Church (prayer, study, reflection, and fellowship).
There's also a 5-part Lenten series--called The Story of Everything--that's open to all parishioners. It hits all the high points of the Bible: Creation, Crisis, Covenant with Israel, Christ, Church and the Coming Reign of God.
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OPEN TO EVERYONE: "The Story of Everything," Sunday Study: March 6 to April 3, 10:15 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Valentine Hall, taught by the clergy
FOR CONFIRMATION CANDIDATES: House Church: Wednesdays, March 9 to April 13, 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
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Youth Sunday
is coming back February 27.
Mark February 27th on your Church Calendar. That’s the Sunday St. James’s youth will take over the 9:00 and 11:15 services, including preaching, ushering, reading the prayers, and on and on. It’s usually one of the most inspiring Sundays of the year as we watch our teenagers display their growth as Christians, as future leaders, and as young adults.
There are roles available for everyone: speaking, non-speaking, and behind-the-scenes. If your son or daughter is interested in participating, please have them complete this Google form. |
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Lent-in-a-Bag
Brought to you by the Children’s Ministry, Youth Ministry, and Adult Formation Ministry.
Wondering how to connect with God and others during Lent? Lent-in-a-Bag is a one-size-fits-all curated collection of devotionals, calendars, and activities that all ages can use to engage with this holy season, as individuals or as families or other groups.
- Indicate if you plan to pick yours up or would like it delivered on February 27 and 28, just in time for Ash Wednesday on March 2.
- Extras will be available Sundays, February 27 and March 6.
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Doers Doing…
Service Ministries is now focusing the efforts of Doers Doing in the Community on three ongoing partners–CARITAS, REAL LIFE and Peter Paul.
There are ongoing opportunities (what we call everyday opportunities) to work with all three partners, but each new month we’ll have a specific opportunity that focuses on just one partner.
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The 2021 Impact Report
If you haven’t read The 2021 Impact Report, here’s your chance. It’s been designed to be an easy-to-read overview of what the church did in 2021. 2021 Impact Report
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Interfaith Dialogue: Love & Marriage
February 15 at 6 pm, via Zoom
We’re excited to join Congregation Beth Ahabah for interfaith dialogues throughout the program year. In time for Valentine’s Day, Congregation Beth Ahabah will join us for a conversation about Christian and Jewish understandings of love and marriage.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
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Introduction to
Mindfulness & Meditation,
our new Wednesday Night class
(January 19th - February 23rd)
Our Wednesday Night Mindfulness & Meditation classes are a big hit. Even if you haven't been to a class yet, don't worry, you can still sign up to join in as St. James'ser Fraser Davis guides us in an exploration of how mindfulness can support us in bringing out our best selves.
You only need to register once for all the classes. After registering, you will receive an email from Zoom.
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Click here to see the names of those we're remembering in our prayers this week.
We do our best to keep this list current, but if you want your name added or removed, please contact Mary Brown or call her at 804-355-1779, ext. 313.
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St. James’s Episcopal Church | DOERS.ORG | (804) 355-1779
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