Sunday

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

Monday

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

Wednesday

• Healing Prayer and Holy Eucharist at noon in the Chapel

This Sunday, we return to our beautifully restored and repaired Church! Thank you to everyone who made this incredible act of stewardship possible—those who gave to this and the Masonry Repair Campaign, our Buildings and Grounds Team, our Wednesday Work Crew, numerous individuals who helped with transitions between spaces, and of course, our Vestry.

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.

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.

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 not take place on Wednesday, Aug. 30. They 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. 

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 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.

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. 

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.