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Friends,
I feel like every week I need to say that we are living in unprecedented times. Every week it seems we have crossed another unthinkable line, either with the pandemic or in our national discourse. Conflict comes from somewhere. We turn our inner turmoil out through our behavior, and we bring our external struggles into ourselves in depression and anger. And then this creates vicious (instead of virtuous) cycles. We are dealing with undealt with trauma and grief, much of which is not our own. But as we live together in community, dealing with it is our responsibility. Whether out or in, these traumas take their tolls. As I have quoted before, “If we do not transform our pain, we will most assuredly transmit it” -Fr. Richard Rohr. I am glad we have a community where we can take that pain, lay it down, and work together to transform it.
Our presiding bishop responded to the events of last Wednesday in a powerful sermon. I share that with you today. If we are ever to fulfill the ideal of "a more perfect union" from the Preamble to the Constitution, or the "Beloved Community" of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., we must do the hard work of sacrificial love of our neighbor and of our God.
Our only hope is the Way of Love that Christ took, that Lincoln took, and that King took, and so many beloved saints have trod. We must bless somebody, probably even someone we disagree with. And we must pray, for our nation, for our community, for our fellowship, and for each other. The road lies before us, and I urge us to take it.
Blessings, dear sisters, and brothers! God be with us. God help us. God forgive us.
Rock+
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We are so blessed to have a Parish Nurse, Bobbie Street, in our midst. We wanted to remind you that if you have a medical question, she is associated with a vast network of medical professionals that she can connect you with. She can help get answers to your questions. Feel free to text or call her at (804) 651-8289. You can also email her here.
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Mark your calendars for Tuesday, February 16th from 4:30-6:30pm. We will have Monique's Crepes food truck here in our our parking lot! You will be able to pre-order and they email you when you dinner is ready for pick up. You can also walk up and order as well. Their menu looks fantastic! Take a look here.
Since we can't meet together for pancakes, we thought this might be the next best thing. You will also be able to pick up individual bags of blessed ashes for Ash Wednesday that evening. Invite your friends and family. All are welcomed and wanted!
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We have emailed and called those who requested pledge envelopes. They are labeled and on a table in the hallway. We can leave them out for you to pick up at a certain time or we could mail them. We are here in the office Monday and Wednesday 8:30-2pm. If you would like to swing by on one of those days, we can bring them out to you. You don't even need to get out of your car, our very own curbside pick up. You are welcome to email us and let us know how you would like to get them. If you didn't request envelopes, but would like them, we are happy to provide those too. Just let us know!
If you would still like to pledge, there is still time. Email us if you need a new card. This helps us plan the budget for 2021. We are grateful for all the ways you continue to support SJtL!
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Wednesday
Join us for Morning Prayer this Wednesday at 7:30am and then a cup of coffee afterward at 8am on Zoom. Please make sure that your screen name is your name so we know who is there. It is a wonderful time to reconnect!
Link to join the conversation at 8am: click here.
If you would like to call in (audio only) dial (646) 558 8656 and enter the Meeting ID: 826 2172 6493 and Password: 997124
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Wednesday
We are thrilled January Book Club has started! This week we will be meeting on Wednesday at 10:30am this week, instead of Thursday.
We are reading The Ragamuffin Gospel:Good News for the Bedraggled, Beat-Up, and Burnt Out, by Brennan Manning. You can order it here from Amazon. We are happy to order you a copy if you would like. Please join us. Everyone is wanted and welcome! Also, if this is your first time using Zoom, we are happy to help you get set up.
To join the Zoom meeting click here
If you would like to call in (audio only), dial (301) 715-8592 and enter the Meeting ID: 840 2332 3497 and Passcode: 570346
To watch the recording from the first week, click here. Password: ^Pb7kzSu
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Sunday Morning
We hope that you will join us at 10am for virtual Morning Prayer Worship service. It will be a beautiful time of connection and community. The link to watch and the bulletin is below in the schedule.
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Monday Morning
Grief Group is continuing via Zoom on Monday mornings at 10:30am until we are allowed to meet again in person.
To join the meeting on Monday, simply click here
If you would like to call in (audio only), dial (301)715-8592 and enter
Meeting ID: 879 5406 9630 and Passcode: 062583
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OUTREACH
"We rise by lifting others." -Robert Ingersoll
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Many of you have been looking for ways to be generous this holiday season. Hanover Department of Community Resources put together a lovely flyer that show the needs of our community and how you can help. Please click here to see the many ways you can "love your neighbor."
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First Baptist Church Food Pantry is offering food to any resident of Hanover County that might need it.
WHERE: 800 Thompson Street, Ashland 23005
WHEN: First Tuesday, Third Tuesday or Third Saturday from 9 until 11 am (come 1 time within a 30 day period)
They offer food, hygiene items, and baby needs. Tuesdays are drive through to receive a bag of food, freezer items, bread,hygiene items. Saturdays are self shop in fellowship hall. COVID procedures in place: Temperature checks, masks required, social distancing. Call 804 -798 -9014 for more information.
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Saint James the Less Free Clinic
Right outside our very own Saint James the Less Free Clinic the Girl Scouts have donated a food pantry. It is available 24/7 if people might have an immediate need. Please feel free to come by and donate non-perishables to this. It would be an incredible blessing to our community.
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ACES is in need of the following items:
- Pantry: Canned Meat (chicken, beef, spam, ham, salmon, tuna), Canned and Boxed Potatoes, Pork-n-beans, Protein Soups/Stews (with meat and/or beans), Pasta Sauce
- Children's Clothing: Diapers - size 6, Boy's New Underwear (sizes 8 - 10)
- Adult Clothing: Women's New Undergarments (bras & panties - all sizes), Men's Jeans - size 34 waist
- Household Item's: Queen Sheets and Blankets (new or gently used)
They respectfully request that clothing donations be limited to "in-season" only, as we do not have space to store "out-of-season" items. They are open to drop off donations Monday 8:30am-11:30am. Thank you for your continued support!
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POP TOPS
We are still collecting Pop Tops for Ronald McDonald house. Hang on to them or bring them by when you can. This is a valuable resource that goes to help families with children in the hospital here in Richmond.
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Tuesday, January 12, 2021
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12pm- Noonday Prayer (online)
Wednesday, January 13, 2021
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7:30am- Morning Prayer (online)
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Link to watch service
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Link for bulletin
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8am- Coffee & Conversation (online)
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Link to join
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10:30am- Book Club
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Link to join
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12 pm-Noonday prayer (online)
Thursday, January 14, 2021
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12pm- Noonday prayers (online)
Friday, January 15, 2021
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12pm- Noonday Prayer (online)
Sunday, January 17, 2021
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9am- Children's Sunday School (online)
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Link to join
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10am- Morning Prayer Worship (online)
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Link to watch service
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Link for bulletin
Monday, January 18, 2021
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10:30am- Grief Group (online)
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Link to join
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12pm- Noonday prayers (online)
Join us daily for Noonday Prayer online here. You can follow along with the service on page 103 of the Book of Common Prayer or visit BCPonline.org (Click on "Daily Office" and then"An Order of Service at Noonday")
If you can't join us live-time, no worries. All of our services can be viewed at your convenience afterward on Facebook. All our Sunday morning and Contemplative services will be posted on our YouTube Channel, "St. James the Less Ashland VA." You can access that here.
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Lord, we lift up this nation struggling with itself these days, reeling from this pandemic and its repercussions. Encourage us to faithfulness, righteousness, and compassion for all God’s Children. We lift up Justin, Archbishop of Canterbury, Michael, our Presiding Bishop, Susan, Jennifer, and Porter our Bishops, Rock and Becky, our priests, and Harrison, our deacon. May they be strengthened and encouraged as the work with us to proclaim your Good News in this world. We pray for Donald, our President, Joe, our President Elect, Ralph, our Governor, and Steve, our Mayor, and all our elected officials. Guide them to lead us to the common good.
We ask your prayers for peace; for goodwill among nations; and for the well-being of all people. Remembering especially Gus, Pat, Dick, Erin, Joanie, Anna, Meredith, Madge, Mary Ann, Katie, Kirsten, Carolyn Moore Lindau, Molly, Amy, Meghann, Mark, Carol, David, Alice, Dennis, Barbara, Colin and Caleb, Jimmy, Ricki Carson, Michael Fox, Alex Gillette, Bill & Beth Arrott, Michelle Murphy, Bill Blakemore, Rose, Mason, Elizabeth Attkisson (Erin Cobb's mother), Jan Meacham, Karl Meyer, Chambers Cromwell (friend of Betty & Jim Moore), Horace Crowe (friend of the Meyer’s family), Delaney Thompson family, Aubrey Fletcher, Dee Alvarez, Ginny Miller (sister of Carol Barnes), Kia (friend of Shelby Davies), Bill Gleeson, Lyla Buchannan, Emily Bach, Kathy Marshall and her mom Connie.
We ask your prayers for the poor, the sick, the hungry, the oppressed, and those in prison. We also ask your prayers for those serving in the diplomatic corps, the military, and as missionaries: Kemper Jones, Greg Ericksen, Matthew Thomas, Philip Morison, James Ashley, Andrew Brunson, Jordan Fox, and Katherine Murphy.
We ask your prayers for those who have died.
We ask your prayers for those who grieve.
We pray for Metropolitan Richmond:We pray to overcome in Christ’s name the heritage of racism: For the elimination of discrimination in housing, policing, education, employment, transportation, and churches in Metropolitan Richmond.
For all those who seek peace in the world and for ourselves, that we may bring about God's Kingdom here on earth. For our enemies, and for those who wish us harm.
Praise God for those in every generation in whom Christ has been honored.
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THIS PAST SUNDAY'S HOMILY |
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Zucchini Casserole With Sour Cream
(contributed by Marcia Hill on p. 120)
Ingredients:
- 2 lbs. zucchini, sliced (3 medium)
- 1 T. butter
- 1/4 c. dairy sour cream
- 1 T. grated process cheese
- 1/2 t. salt
- 1/8 t. paprika
- 1 egg yolk, beaten
- 1 T. chopped chives
- 1/2 c. cracker crumbs
- 2 T. melted butter
Cook zucchini in a small amount of boiling salted water until crisp-tender. Drain and place in greased 1 1/2 qt. casserole. Meanwhile, melt butter. Stir in sour cream, cheese, salt, and paprika; cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until cheese is melted. Remove from heat and stir in egg yolk and chives. Stir into zucchini. Toss cracker crumbs with melted butter. Place over zucchini. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. Serves 6.
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NeverTheLess and Weekly E-News Deadline: If you have an announcement to be shared with the parish, please get the information to Kasey no later than noon on Monday. Thanks!
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January 12
George Field
January 13
Ben Marshall
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January 16
Erin Yagla
January 18
Barbara Olin
Jennifer Rose
Yancey Jones
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