Saturday

• Parish Movie Night featuring "Field of Dreams" at 5:30 p.m. in Stillwell Hall

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 with Choir at 10 a.m. in Stillwell Hall
• Holy Eucharist Rite II with Allelu! Folk group at 5 p.m. in Stillwell Hall

Monday

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

Tuesday

• Short Stories for the Soul at noon in the St. James Room

Wednesday

• Healing Prayer and Holy Eucharist at noon in Stillwell Hall

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. 

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!

Get texts from St. James! We're trying a new communication tool called Remind. Receive brief texts for important events and updates from St. James. Simply use your cell phone to text the code "@f368b89" to the number 81010. You should receive no more than 1 text a week.

The St. James Endowment Fund Board announces that applications for Endowment Awards will be accepted through July 15, 2023. The Endowment Board may recommend disbursements, with Vestry approval, for (1) outreach, (2) seed money for new ministries or special one-time projects, and (3) capital improvements and major repairs. The application and additional information can by clicking the button below.

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. 

This Sunday night at 5 p.m., Allelu! will lead music in worship. Allelu! is our folk ensemble group that features acoustic guitars, keyboards, harmonica, trumpet, and several singers. They use music from our hymnals, Taize chants, and Cursillo-style music.

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.

Does someone you know need communion? Many of our parishioners experience seasons of life where in-person attendance is difficult or impossible. During those times, our Lay Eucharistic Visitors are available to bring communion to them once a month or more, depending need. Let David+ or Ellen Fields, who leads this ministry, know if you think one of our homebound or sick members needs visiting.

Short Stories for the Soul is this Tuesday, July 11 at noon. Bring your lunch and join us for a soul-stretching conversation about the short story, "Drones to Ploughshares" by Sarah Gailey. Readings can be found on the Adult Formation page on our website. SSS meets the Second Tuesday of every month in the St. James Room.

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

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

Please be sure to wear your name tag! Wearing your name tag helps us get to know each other, especially newcomers, better. If you have lost your name tag, you can request a new one on the clipboard in the reception area.

JOIN THE SUMMER CHOIR AT ST. JAMES

Summer is here and the St. James Choir sings for Sunday morning services through July 23. If you are musically inclined and enjoy singing, please consider joining us for a "no-commitment" opportunity to join this vital ministry. Summer choir goes through Sunday, July 23. Meet at 9:15 a.m. in the choir room for a thirty-minute rehearsal of the service music and anthems, then sing the 10 a.m. service with us. We will provide music and vestments! For additional information, contact Director of Music Brad Gee at 694-6925 or email Brad.

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. 

Our Summer kick-off Parish Movie Night is this Saturday, July 8 at 5:30 p.m. in Stillwell Hall! Celebrate summer with the family-friendly film, “Field of Dreams.” Join us for this summer classic about dreams, family and baseball. Bring your dinner or enjoy ballpark food (hot dogs and fixings) for an optional donation. This movie is rated PG. Common Sense Media rates it for age 12+. No need to RSVP, just show up and enjoy!

Come One, Come All - To Our Annual Back to School Picnic with La Capilla and Holy Family on Sunday, July 16 at 12:30 pm at La Capilla at the Folwell House (just above La Capilla Chapel). Come and enjoy delicious La Capilla food (tamales and much more), ice cream, watermelon, pizza for the youth, and games for everyone. This is a great opportunity to visit with old friends and make new ones from La Capilla - our Sister Church - as well as friends from Holy Family Mills River.  La Capilla de Santa Maria the Hispanic Mission Church for the Episcopal Diocese of Western North Carolina and is located at 186 Saint Mary's Drive, Hendersonville, NC 28792.

St. James Single Ladies will meet at Jump Off Rock in Laurel Park for a picnic on Tuesday, July 25 at noon. Bring a lunch, a chair, and a friend to enjoy fellowship. In case of rain, we will meet at Diane's home. For more info, email Lorraine Nash or Diane King.

The next Men's Fellowship Breakfast is Tuesday, July 18 at 9 a.m. at Dixie Diner (1724 Brevard Road (Hwy 64). Please wear your nametags.

Save the Date! Come on out to the Ball Game! The Hendersonville Honeycrisps, our local collegiate team, will be playing their last regular season game against the Lexington Flying Pigs on Sunday, July 23 at 2 p.m., at Berkeley Mills Park. Watch for more details! https://www.hendersonvillehoneycrisps.com/ Brought to you by the Fun Force!

Yoga classes will take a break in July but will resume on Wednesday, Aug. 9.

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.

Many thanks to all who donated to Interfaith Assistance Ministry (IAM) during our June collection. We delivered 9 bags of linens, 6 bags of clothing, and 372 pounds of food to IAM. Your generosity will be appreciated by those in need throughout Henderson County. 

Collection for the Storehouse Resumes in July. Join us in helping to stock the pantry of The Storehouse which provides food and basic necessities to seniors, singles, and families in need here in Henderson County. You can find purple “St. James Recycles” bags in the reception area, and after shopping, return them to the same spot and grab another bag. ALWAYS NEEDED: non-perishable foods such as canned goods – veggies, fruit, canned fish and meats; cereal, boxed meals, mac & cheese, peanut butter, and snack items. Household cleaning supplies, paper goods and hygiene items such as toothpaste, toothbrushes, and soap are also needed.

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.

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.