Sunday

8:00 a.m. | Spoken Holy Eucharist Rite I in the Nave

After the 8 a.m. service | Parish Ministry Fair in Stillwell Hall

10:00 a.m. | Sunday School for Children in the Atrium

10:15 a.m. | Holy Eucharist Rite II with the St. James Choir in the Nave

3:00 p.m. | Blessing of the Animals and Outdoor Eucharist in the Bell Tower Courtyard

5:00 p.m. | Holy Eucharist Rite II with Allelu! in the Nave

5:00 p.m. | EYC Youth Group in the Cox House 

6:15 p.m. | Common Ground Fellowship Group at Southern Appalachian Brewery

Monday

8:30 a.m. | Monday Morning Prayer in the Sanctuary

10:15 a.m. | St. James Women's Nature Walk at Flat Rock Park

Wednesday

9:30 a.m. | Yoga in the Trinity Room

Noon | Healing Prayer and Holy Eucharist in the Chapel

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Bring your fur family to our outdoor Blessing of the Animals service this Sunday, Oct. 8 at 3 p.m.! Allelu!, our contemporary music group will provide the music. All your furry, feathered, or even scaly friends are welcome as we celebrate the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi and God's creation.

The St. James Choir will offer Choral Evensong on Sunday, Oct. 15 at 5 p.m. Father David will be the Officiant, Tate Addis the service organist, and Phillip Haynie the cantor. Evensong will be followed by a short organ recital by Lee Cobb, Director of Music/Organist at Church of the Advent, Spartanburg. He will be playing works by Vierne, Howells, and Fletcher. Please join us for this beautiful offering of Evening Prayer and music!

Our next Saturday Eucharist will be Oct. 21 at 5 p.m. in the chapel. There will also be a Sunday evening service on Oct. 22 at 5 p.m. in the Nave. Click here to find the Saturday and Sunday evening schedule of services.

All Hallows' Eve and Blessing of the Costumes will be on Oct. 29 at 5 p.m. Did you know we have an official service for All Hallows' Eve? Join us by candlelight for this special service. This family-friendly service will include a procession and blessing of the costumes. Please dress in your Halloween best (nonviolent costumes only, please) for the blessing.

We are in particular and urgent need of ushers!  Contact Patti Brotherton if you are interested.

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. 

Stand, Sit, Kneel, Bow: Worshiping in the Episcopal Way will now be Oct. 15 and 22 so as not to interfere with the Ministry Fair at the 9 a.m. hour. Have you ever wondered why we do something—or don’t do something—in worship at St. James or in the Episcopal Church? Join us for a behind-the-scenes tour of the parish, explore the unique aspects of our tradition, play a few games to help us remember what’s special about our liturgy, and answer any and all questions you might have. This is a great and fun refresher for long-time Episcopalians and newcomers to the church. 

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

The next Short Stories for the Soul has been rescheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 14 at noon in the St. James Room due to the Clergy Conference on Oct. 10. Each month we read and discuss the spiritual insights of short stories selected by participants and clergy. Find November's story on our website under Adult Formation. 

Discover new opportunities to serve at our Parish Ministry Fair this Sunday, Oct. 8 all morning long! The Parish Hall will be full of displays and representatives from our many and various parish ministries, to answer your questions and discover how you can participate. What makes your heart sing? Serving in our community or in worship? Working with our children and youth? Caring for parishioners in need or for God's Creation? Sign up for a new group or ministry, meet new parishioners, spend time with friends and serve God together. Come join us for the fun, festivity and good work at St. James!

Common Ground: A new Sunday evening dinner gathering open to all will be Sunday, Oct. 8 at 6:15 p.m. at Southern Appalachian Brewery (SAB)! Join us for a fun, casual monthly gathering (perhaps while kids are in EYC if you have kids) on Sunday evening at Southern App for tasty local brews, food truck fare, and getting to know each other around an activity. Mëhfil Food Truck will be serving up award-winning Indian cuisine. No need to RSVP. Email Ann Broenner for more info.

Volunteers are needed for the Commitment Sunday Brunch on Sunday, Oct. 29. Help us celebrate the abundance of blessings at St. James! Use the link below to sign up to bring food, prep for the brunch, cook, or clean. Contact Elizabeth Henry at elizbuth@aol.com if you have any questions.

All women of St. James are invited to a nature walk at Flat Rock Park (55 Highland Golf Drive, Flat Rock) on Monday, Oct. 9 at 10:15 a.m. We will meet at the big pavilion. Please bring a snack, drink and a friend and wear comfortable walking shoes. Please RSVP to Diane King at echomtn1@yahoo.com.

The Men's Fellowship Breakfast is Tuesday, October 17 at 9 a.m. at Dixie Diner, located at 1724 Brevard Road (Hwy 64). Please wear your nametags.

Sign up for Foyers and get to know your St. James Family! Foyers is a set of randomly chosen dinner groups of 6-8 people that meet over the course of six months (or so) for delicious meals and sparkling conversation. Past participants will need to sign up again for the Fall Foyers groups as you are not automatically re-enrolled. If you had fun making new friends and enjoying delicious meals together, please consider signing up again and telling others to join you. For more info, email Laurie at leparkerson@gmail.com. Please sign up before October 17.

Yoga will take place each Wednesday in October. We will now have one yoga class (formerly known as Focused 45), beginning at 9:30 a.m. in the Trinity Room. Participants need to arrive 10 minutes early and be ready to begin promptly. Individuals who might have come to chair yoga are welcome and we will adapt poses into chair versions. Contact the instructor, Dianne Hunter, for any questions.

Are you or someone you know interested in serving on the Vestry? The Nominating Committee of the Vestry is seeking recommendations of St. James members who are qualified to stand for nomination to the 2024-2027 Class of the Vestry. By-Laws state that candidates must be confirmed, a communicant in good standing, a member for at least one year and one who pledges. To make recommendations, contact one of the Nominating Committee members: Jan Shefter, jshefter@gmail.com; Elizabeth Henry, elizbuth@aol.com; Randy Hunter, randy.hunter@hunterautogroup.com; Tom Marshall, kyoshimarshall5@gmail.com; Stacy Hill, slaynehill@yahoo.com; or Ann Lentini-Bronner, annlbroenner@gmail.com.

Help support our friends at the Church of the Advocate in Asheville by donating hygiene products. Now through Nov. 5, we will be collecting items such as toothbrushes, toothpaste, shampoo and other hair products, feminine hygiene products, and deodorant. Items can be placed in the bins in the Narthex or in the box by the reception area. Your donation will make a difference in the lives of individuals who are in need in our community.

To learn more about The Red Door/Church of the Advocate, watch the video above.

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 to the church during the Peace.

Our EYC Youth Group has a new home: the Cox House! Join us on Sunday, Oct. 8 from 5:30–7 p.m. for fun, fellowship, good conversations, games, and a shared meal. Come as you are, and see how God loves YOU as you are.

Sign up for our High School Retreat from November 17–19 at Camp Henry for high school youth that focuses on faith and community. Contact Christoph for more information: christoph@stjamesepiscopal.com.

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.

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.

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