Saturday

• Spoken Holy Eucharist Rite II at 5 p.m. in the Nave

Sunday

• Spoken Holy Eucharist Rite I at 7:30 a.m. in the Nave
• Adult Formation Hour at 9 a.m. in the Trinity Room
• Sunday School for Children at 10 a.m. in the Atrium
• Holy Eucharist Rite II with Choir at 10 a.m. in the Nave

Monday

• Offices closed in observance of Memorial Day

Wednesday

• Healing Prayer and Holy Eucharist at noon in the Chapel

Saturday

• Spoken Holy Eucharist Rite II at 5 p.m. in the Nave

To participate in Christoph's meal train, click the button below.

Church offices will be closed in observance of Memorial Day on Monday, May 29.

From Sunday, May 14 to June 4, St. James will be observing Mental Health Awareness Month with a new formation series called Caring Faithfully for Our Mental Health. Professionals from several areas of our community life will join us each week to discuss the importance of de-stigmatizing mental healthcare and how issues affect different age groups, from youth to older adults.

Join us on Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5960851208

Join us for our midweek healing Holy Eucharist at noon every Wednesday in the Chapel. This service lasts no longer than 45 minutes so anyone can attend, either on a lunch break or in the midst of running errands.

Gluten free wafers are available during communion for those with celiac disease or medical issues. You may request this gluten free option at communion from the priest. 

There will be no Yoga Classes on Wednesday, May 31.

Yoga classes will meet all Wednesdays in June. We will not meet in July but will resume on Wednesday, Aug. 9. We are offering two classes:  Focused 45 and Chair Yoga. Focused 45 will start at 9:30 a.m. with participants arriving and getting settled at 9:20. Focused 45 is very active and offers a wide range of unassisted movements and poses. Participants for Chair Yoga will arrive at 10:20 to set up for a 10:30 class start time. Chair yoga offers the support of the chair for participants and the use of the chair as a prop for those who want to stand for certain poses. Contact the instructor, Dianne Hunter, for any questions. Register here, email Teri Smith, or call 828-694-6938.

To register for classes on Wednesday, June 7 click the buttons below:

The St. James Endowment Fund Board announces that applications for Endowment Awards will be accepted through July 15, 2023. The Endowment Board may recommend disbursements, with Vestry approval, for (1) outreach, (2) seed money for new ministries or special one-time projects, and (3) capital improvements and major repairs. Click the button below for the application and additional information.

It's the final weekend for our Shoe Drive for Church of the Advocate (COA) in Asheville! The COA’s Sole-mates Closet needs new or gently used athletic shoes and boots in all sizes and new socks in all sizes. Donations may be put in the bins in the narthex or dropped in the reception area.

Save the date for the 2023 Hunger Walk on Saturday, September 23. We are looking for parishioners who are business owners that would like to sponsor the event. Sponsorship levels as follows: Supporters: $250- $499, Patrons: $500-$999, Angels: $1,000 - $2,999. Sponsors are listed on the Walk t-shirt, on the Henderson County Hunger Coalition Website, and thanked in local newspapers following the Walk. Email Alex Kealy or Bonnie Bryan with questions.

Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Sunday School is offered every Sunday at 10 a.m. in the Atrium by the Trinity Room for ages 2 through 5th grade. Children will return during the Peace in church.

Tired of Emails? Youth and Parents Can Stay Connected with St. James via text. Join our Remind account by texting @2fhfhb2 to 81010. We will post upcoming events, photos, and reminders here and all will go directly to your phone.

Can You Do Dinner for Our Youth?

One way to continue to support Christoph and his ministry is by being involved! We need folks who will provide dinner for about 10-12 folks whenever we have EYC. Please stay and eat with our students. They are awesome. Teenagers eat most anything and right now we have no one with food allergies. Pizza, tacos, sandwiches, and a vegetarian option for Christoph! Contact David+ to sign up. Dates are: Sunday, June 4, Wednesday, June 14, and Wednesday, June 28, all at 5:30 p.m.

Registration is open for Vacation Bible School on June 26-29 from 9 a.m. to noon each day. This year's theme is “Tree of Healing!” Hosted by Trinity Presbyterian with the help of Grace Lutheran and St. James Episcopal Churches, VBS is open to children entering Pre-K through 5th grade. Students finishing 6th grade and up are welcome to volunteer. Email Diane King or call 828-674-1461 for more info.

News from Church of the Holy Family in Mills River:

The funeral for former St. James parishioner, Linda Sue Barnes, will take place at Holy Family Episcopal Church in Mills River on Thursday, June 1 at 10:30 a.m. Please keep Stan Pacana, her husband, and family in your prayers. Holy Family is located at 419 Turnpike Road, Mills River, NC 28759.

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