Sunday

• Spoken Holy Eucharist Rite I at 8:00 a.m. in Stillwell Hall
• Sunday School for Children at 10 a.m. in the Atrium
• Holy Eucharist Rite II at 10 a.m. in Stillwell Hall
• Back-to-School Holy Eucharist at 5 p.m. in Stillwell Hall

Monday

• Monday Morning Prayer at 8:30 a.m. in Stillwell Hall

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 Stillwell Hall

I Spy St. James! Can you? Every Sunday, our parish's patron, St. James, will be on the move to a new location in the parish hall. As the patron of walkers and pilgrims, he's decided to join us on our own pilgrimage to Stillwell Hall for a little fun. 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 at the altar. If you spy St. James, make sure not to move him so others can find him too!

This summer, all worship will be in the Parish Hall. Our weekend services will all take place on Sundays, at 8 a.m. (Rite I), 10 a.m. (Rite II with Choir), and 5 p.m. The Sunday 5 p.m. Eucharist will be an opportunity to experience new and creative liturgies. Click the button below to learn more about our Sunday Summer Evening liturgical series. 

There will be no Sunday Adult Formation during the summer months and Nave repair.

The Rt. Rev. Porter Taylor will lead a day on "What the Mystics Have to Teach Us" at The Center for Spiritual Wisdom on Saturday, Aug. 19 from 9:30-3 p.m. This event is both in person and via Zoom. The day will cover the following mystics: Dorothee Soelle, Simone Weil, and Bede Griffiths. For more info, go to their website: centersw.org or call 828-577-8168.

Do you want to serve in worship? St. James needs additional people to read and serve chalice, particularly at the early and late services on Sunday. You must be confirmed to serve chalice. Anyone can read. Please contact David and he will get you in the rotation.

The Wednesday Healing Eucharist at noon and Monday Morning Prayer at 8:30 will continue during the Nave project in the Parish Hall.

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. 

Yoga classes will take place every Wednesday in August 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. Register online by clicking the link in the ebulletin.

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. 

Thanks from The Storehouse: “Thank you for ALL the food your crew collects for The Storehouse. It’s almost like you know what we need. Everything in your bags is strategic staples. With all the rising food prices and Manna’s [Food Bank] limitations, your bags are GOLD! Again, thank you so much!” —Lynn Staggs, The Storehouse Executive Director and Founder

Save the date for the 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 welcome to help with putting up walls. Volunteer registration launches soon so stay tuned and help us build something together!

The Thursday Thrift Shop is in need of donations. We're looking for housewares, linens, furniture, home decor items, books, and toys. We also need men's, women's, and children's clothing, and accessories such as shoes, jewelry, and purses. Donations and consignments can be dropped off on Monday and Tuesday between 9 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Thank you for your support!

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.

Buy a sticker of Emoji Christoph to support Christoph! Earlier this year, a talented member of our youth group, Juliette Broenner, drew an adorable image of Christoph which is now available to purchase as a sticker. Whether it's on a laptop, water bottle, or notebook, this sticker can remind you to keep Christoph and his family in your prayers during his illness. The stickers are 3" x 3", made out of durable vinyl, and $5 each.

To purchase one, put $5 in the box by his office and take a sticker. Proceeds will go to the Herpel family. 

Volunteer Receptionist needed to assist staff and clergy on Thursdays from noon-4 on a regular weekly basis. Receptionists greet visitors, answer phone calls, and help with various tasks as needed. If you can help in either of these ways, please contact Mindy at 828-694-6921 or mindy@stjamesepiscopal.com if you are interested.

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.