Sunday

• Spoken Holy Eucharist Rite I at 8 a.m. in the Nave
• Sunday School for Children at 10 a.m. in the Atrium
• Holy Eucharist Rite II with the St. James Choir at 10 a.m. in the Nave
• Spoken Holy Eucharist Rite II with Sabbath Rest Liturgy for Labor Day at 5 p.m. in the Nave

Monday

• Offices closed for Labor Day

Wednesday

• Focused 45 Yoga at 9:30 a.m. in the Trinity Room
• Chair Yoga at 10:15 in the Trinity Room
• Healing Prayer and Holy Eucharist at noon in the Chapel

Thursday

• Feed the Kids at 8 a.m. in the kitchen
• Funeral & reception for Connell Stafford at 2 p.m. in the nave

Friday

• Feed the Kids at 9 a.m. in the kitchen
• Apple Festival Parking Fundraiser for our Youth & Family Ministries

Saturday

• Apple Festival Parking Fundraiser for our Youth & Family Ministries

Note: Last week, following our Nave project, we noticed issues with the T-Coil hearing aid system in the Nave, and we are working to address those as quickly as possible. We hope to have the system up and working this Sunday.

St. James offices will be closed on Monday, September 4 for Labor Day. There will be no Monday Morning Prayer.

Fall Program Brochure Available! Be in the know every week! Sunday Formation returns on Sept. 10. Pick up our hot-off-the-press formation brochure today and mark your calendars for events and gatherings for all ages.

I Spy St. James ... Continues! By popular demand from adults and kids, our parish's patron, St. James, will join us back in the church. Kids and youth, be on the lookout and if you locate him, make sure you tell one of the clergy so they can let you choose a sticker or piece of candy in the receiving line.

Joy Comes in the Morning: Adult formation returns on Sunday, Sept. 10 at 9 a.m. in the Trinity Room. For four weeks, we will explore the spiritual experience of joy. Described as fruit of the Spirit by St. Paul, joy isn’t just happiness. Scripture suggests it is intimately connected to sorrow and suffering, perhaps even impossible without it. What does science, faith, and our own life experience tell us about joy and can we cultivate it? 

Sept. 10-17: What does Scripture, specifically the Hebrew texts, say about joy? What is Easter or Resurrection joy?

Sept. 24-Oct. 1: What does science and society tell us about joy? What is the difference between joy and happiness? How do you practice or cultivate joy?

This Sunday, we change our service music to A Community Mass by Richard Proulx. This setting of mass music has been in our rotation for years, and we are looking forward to singing this through the end of the season of Pentecost. You are most likely already familiar with the Sanctus, S125. ("S" stand for "Service Music" which is in the front section of the blue 1982 Hymnal.) As always, if you would like help in singing this setting, please contact Director of Music/Organist Brad Gee for a one-on-one coaching! 

Summer Worship Feedback Form. For the next week, we will continue to collect responses to our summer worship experiences and will use that information as we discern worship for the remainder of 2023 and into 2024. You can find a paper form in the narthex or fill it out online. 

Join us on Sunday, Sept. 10 at 9 a.m. in Stillwell Hall at our Newcomer Café for light refreshments, coffee and fun fellowship with other newcomers and long-time members. Whether you are new to the area, looking for a spiritual home or started attending months ago, we pray you have been blessed by the worship and that our parish will continue to be a blessing to you. If you have children, we would love to have them join us! Please RSVP to Diane Jacober at jacoberd@bellsouth.net or call the church office at 828-693-7458.

Do you want to serve in worship? St. James needs additional people to read and serve chalice at the 8 a.m. and 5 p.m services. You must be confirmed to serve chalice. Anyone can read. Please contact David and he will get you in the rotation.

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. 

Save the date, September 17, for the annual church picnic which will begin after the 10 a.m. service. Our grilling team will be serving up hot dogs and hamburgers, and there will be sides, chips and beverages (vegan and vegetarian options will be available), with ice cream sundaes for dessert. This yearly event is the perfect opportunity to mix and mingle with parishioners from all services. Mark your calendars, and we’ll see you at the picnic!

Yoga Classes will resume on Wednesday, Sept. 6 in the Trinity Room. We offer two classes: Focused 45 at 9:30 and Chair Yoga at 10:30. Participants need to arrive 10 minutes early and be ready to begin promptly. Contact the instructor, Dianne Hunter, for any questions.

Common Ground: A new Sunday evening gathering open to all! Are you interested in a casual monthly gathering (perhaps while kids are in EYC if you have kids) on a Sunday evening for tasty local brews, food truck fare and getting to know each other around an activity? Please join us for our first gathering at Southern Appalachian Brewery (SAB), one block from St. James, on Sunday, Sept. 10 at 6:15 p.m. No need to RSVP. Email Ann Broenner for more info. 

St. James Single Ladies are welcome to a gathering at Donalee Wermeister's home on Tuesday, Sept. 19 from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Please bring your favorite appetizer to share. Non-alcoholic beverages will be provided or bring your own. Click here to RSVP to Donalee.

Registration is open for the St. James Habitat for Humanity Blitz Build on Saturday, Sept. 16 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Dodd Meadows Community Center (28 Hofer Ct, East Flat Rock, NC 28726). Volunteers (ages 16+) are needed to help put up walls and light construction tasks. All volunteers must sign a waiver prior to volunteering. The family who will move into the house will be on site to work with us and Fr. David will open the morning with a prayer for the family and a blessing of the house. Help us build something together! 

The Hunger Walk on Saturday, September 23 at Jackson Park will be walked in memory of long-time St. James parishioner Carroll Toole. She was an avid walker and supporter of the Hunger Walk and member of the Hunger Coalition Board. Let's honor her memory and life together this Hunger Walk. Join the St. James team by signing up at St. James on the three Sundays in September preceding the Walk OR online at hendersoncountyhungecoalition.org. If you can’t walk you can still sponsor a walker by donating online, at St. James, or by mailing your donation to Henderson County Hunger Coalition PO BOX 6151 Hendersonville NC 28793. Contact Bonnie Bryan (240) 242-9749 or Alex Kealy (828)552-8107 for more info.

Our September food collection will go to the Calvary Episcopal Church Food Pantry which provides food and toiletries for households in crisis mainly in Henderson and Buncombe counties. Grab a purple “St. James Recycles” bag and fill it with packaged foods such as canned vegetables, fruits, and meat/fish, pasta, cereals, rice, etc. and leave your donations in the narthex. The pantry is especially in need of diapers (size 4, 5, & 6), wipes, and dry cat food. Thank you from the Outreach Commission!

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.

EYC returns Sept. 10. Join us in our new home, the Cox House!

Join us for our annual EYC BBQ on Sunday, Sept. 24 from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Christoph's house, 52 E Miller St in Columbus, NC. 

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