Saturday

8:00 a.m. | Hendersonville Hunger Walk in memory of Carroll Toole at Jackson Park

5:00 p.m. | Spoken Eucharist Rite II in the Chapel (every 4th Saturday)

Sunday

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

9:00 a.m. | Adult Formation Hour in the Trinity Room

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

5:00 p.m. | Spoken Holy Eucharist Rite II in the Nave

Monday

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

Tuesday

1:00 p.m. | Prayer Shawl Knitting Group in the St. James Room

Wednesday

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

Noon | Healing Prayer and Holy Eucharist in the Chapel

Friday

Noon | Parish offices close at noon

The Hunger Walk will take place this Saturday, September 23 at Jackson Park and 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.

If you can’t walk you can still sponsor a walker by donating online at hendersoncountyhungercoalition.org, 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 T-Coil loop is on again to assist compatible hearing aids! We thank everyone for their patience.

As cold and flu season approaches (as well as a popular time of year for travel), please be aware that St. James still has (lots of) masks available in the narthex should you need one for any reason. Some still prefer to wear masks in group settings before big vacations to avoid illness of any kind. So if you see someone wearing one, continue to greet them with the love of Christ, not with suspicion of the plague! And in all seriousness, if you are feeling unwell, we invite you to join us online via our livestream on Facebook or YouTube. Sharing is caring, except when it's the sniffles! Should you need a pastoral visit or assistance in time of serious illness, please contact David+ or the office.

Additional parking options on Sundays:  We want to ensure those with mobility needs, those with small children, and our visitors can find parking in St. James lots. This is a faithful gesture of Christian hospitality so please consider parking at one of these locations:

• Bruce Drysdale Elementary parking lot, adjacent to St. James on Bearcat Blvd (about 25 spots)
• The Staff Parking lot, behind the Memorial Garden
• On-street parking around St. James

Joy Comes in the Morning: Adult formation continues this Sunday at 9 a.m. in the Trinity Room. For the next two 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. 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?

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

Join us for a Celtic Eucharist on Sunday, Oct. 1 at 5 p.m. Music for the service will be led by members of Allelu! (Lisa Whitfield, director) and harpist Lelia Lattimore. It is a wonderful opportunity to invite friends and family members to this quiet, contemplative service in this beautiful sacred space.

Do you want to serve in worship? St. James needs additional people to usher, 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.

We are also in 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. 

Introducing Passage Meditation, a new workshop offered every Thursday beginning Sept. 28 at 5:30 p.m. in the St. Mary's Room. Passage Meditation is a specific approach to meditation and spiritual living that draws inspiration from all major religions, especially as experienced by the mystics of varying traditions. On Sept 28, we will start with an introductory workshop format, which will last the first four weeks, to get everyone on the metaphorical same page. Click here to email Anne Murray for more info.

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 September. 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.

SAVE THE DATE for the Parish Ministry Fair on Sunday, Oct. 8 from 8 a.m. - noon! 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! 

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.

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. Bring a dish or drink to share and a lawn chair.

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.

To ensure that you receive St. James emails in your inbox, please add office@stjamesepiscopal.com to your contact list. If you have issues getting our weekly emails, call Mindy at (828) 693-7458 or email mindy@stjamesepiscopal.com.