Saturday, Jan. 20

2:00 p.m. | Funeral, Interment & Reception for Ellery Aldrich

Sunday, Jan. 21

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

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

11:00 a.m. | Annual Meeting in Stillwell Hall

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

Monday, Jan. 22

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

9:00 a.m. | Men’s Group in St. Mary’s Room

1:30 p.m. | Book Club in the St. James Room

3:00 p.m. | Stewardship Committee Meeting in the Library

4:30 p.m. | Welcoming Committee Meeting in St. Mary's Room

Tuesday, Jan. 23

10:00 a.m. | Staff Meeting

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

Wednesday, Jan. 24

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

10:00 a.m. | Centering Prayer in the Chapel

Noon | Healing Prayer and Holy Eucharist in the Chapel

5:00 p.m. | Endowment Board Meeting

Thursday, Jan. 25

5:30 p.m. | Passage Meditation in the St. Mary’s Room

Saturday, Jan. 27

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

St. James Annual Meeting

Jan. 21 at 11 a.m.

Join us in Stillwell Hall for our Annual Meeting to hear reports and updates about our common life together, including a budget presentation and election of Vestry members. The 10:15 a.m. Eucharist will be abbreviated significantly on this day. There will be no Adult Formation.

We will have limited printed copies of the Annual Report available. We encourage you to download a copy from our website. 

It's not too late to return your commitment card for 2024! Your commitment makes a difference! Thank you to all those who have already returned their stewardship commitment cards for 2024. Your commitment makes a difference! It's not too late to return your commitment card by mail, in-person or even online.

Choir is an important and exciting ministry at St. James. We sing for most of the 10:15 services throughout the year, and some additional services as well such as Advent Lessons & Carols and Evensong. If you have ever considered joining the Choir, now would be a very opportune time.  We are rehearsing music for Epiphany, Lent, and Easter. Rehearsals are Wednesday night from 7-8:30 p.m. If you are interested, please contact Director of Music Brad Gee.

Plan now to attend the next Celtic Eucharist on Sunday, Jan. 28 at 5 p.m. Harpist Lelia Lattimore will play a quiet prelude and Lisa Whitfield and Allelu! will lead music for this contemplative candlelit service. 

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. 

Centering Prayer with Chris and Rev. Wendy Pinzino will continue every Wednesday from 10-11 a.m. in the Chapel. Please join us in this deeply meaningful practice.

Star of Wonder and the Search for Awe

Jan. 7-Feb. 4, excluding Jan. 21

Trinity Room

Where do you find awe and wonder in our world? Join us for an exploration of Epiphany, the liturgical season most often associated with wonder, as we consider why wonder matters—especially in our modern, scientific, and often cynical world. We'll be using Dacher Keltner's new book Awe as a guide and encourage you to purchase one for this series.

Outreach Presents: Learning from Our Dreamers

Sunday, Feb. 11 at 9 a.m. in the Trinity Room

Join us for this special conversation with the students that St. James sponsors at Blue Ridge Community College. These are DREAM Act Students who have lived in the United States their whole lives and can go to college through our sponsorship. Without this assistance, they would have to pay significantly higher out-of-state tuition rates. Join us as they say thank you and share their educational and vocational dreams.

Getting to Know St. James and the Episcopal Church

Sundays, Feb. 18-Sunday, March. 24 at 9 a.m. in the St. James Room

During these Sundays, we will give an overview and introduction to the Episcopal Church and St. James' place in it. Perfect for newcomers, visitors, or those wishing to renew or dive deeper into their understanding of faith in the Episcopal tradition. Participants are eligible for confirmation, reaffirmation of faith, or reception. 

You’re invited to our annual Mardi Gras celebration—A Fat Tuesday Feast with Feed the Kids on Tuesday, Feb. 13 in Stillwell Hall! Join us to celebrate the Feast before the Lenten Fast with a delicious meal prepared by our very own Feed the Kids ministry.

Choose from these two seating times:

5:00-6:30 p.m. or

6:30-8:00 p.m.

All proceeds go to our Feed the Kids ministry which provides cooked meals for food insecure families in our county. There will be beads, decorations, music, and more for all ages. Suggested donation is $10/person or $25/family. Additional donations are welcome. Pay at the door or register online. For more information, contact Carole Haskell at 469-999-5156/davehask@yahoo.com. 

Calling all St. James artists and crafts-people!

Here's your chance to showcase your artwork and enjoy an evening with parishioners and friends! Artist registration has launched for our 2024 Art & Soul Gala & Silent Auction on Saturday, March 16 from 3-5:30 p.m. in Stillwell Hall. We are thrilled to extend an invitation to all St. James artists and craftspeople to participate in an opportunity to sell your artwork and enter an item in the silent auction. You can choose to keep all of the proceeds from your sales or donate a portion to a St. James ministry of your choice. For more information, contact Laurie Parkerson at leparkerson@gmail.com or click the button below.

Join us Sunday, Jan. 28 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.

All St. James Women are invited to an evening of fellowship on Thursday, Feb. 8 from 5:15 - 7 p.m. Geraldine Novy, BS ,RN,NC-BC Functional Medicine Certified Health Coach, and St. James Parishioner will speak on how to boost your immune system. The discussion will focus on nutrition, exercise, and sleep, followed by Q&A. Healthful green tea will be served. Feel free to invite a friend. Email Lorraine Nash (lornash21@gmail.com) by Feb. 3 to RSVP.  

Yoga classes will take place all Wednesdays in January 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. 

The annual SOUPer Bowl of Caring is on Sunday, January 28, February 4, and February 11. The purpose of this national movement is to fight hunger through the collection of food and monetary donations. Please help fill the shelves of The Storehouse by bringing in food or making a contribution. While you are out grocery shopping, take along a purple “St. James Recycles” bag, fill it for those in need, and drop it in the Narthex in the designated place. If you wish to make a contribution, mail or bring in a check payable to St. James with “Souper Bowl Sunday” in the memo line or donate on our website by choosing Souper Bowl Sunday from the drop-down menu. Thank you from your Outreach Commission.

The Thursday Thrift Shop is in need of donations of clothing for ladies and men, all sizes, and for children, especially sizes 2T to 8. If you're cleaning out your closet please keep the thrift shop in mind. Sales of clothing accounts for nearly 35% of our annual sales and our current inventory is very low. As always, all donations are appreciated.

Stewardship Tip from the Creation Care Ministry: If you don't need them, ask that take-out orders not include single-use plastic items like straws, lids, or utensils, which are often not used. If you do receive utensils, save for use at another time.

All Children and Families are invited to a Valentine's 💝 Party on Sunday, Feb. 4 from 12:15-2:15 p.m. in Stillwell Hall. All kids ages 0 thru 5th grade are welcome to celebrate valentines with art, games and pizza! Pleae RSVP to Diane King echomtn1@yahoo.com or text 828-674-1461.

Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Sunday School is offered every Sunday at 10 a.m. for ages 2 through 5th grade. Children will return to the church during the Peace. 

Offering envelopes for the new year are located at the reception desk. Feel free to pick up a pack if needed.

Reminder: The deadline for bulletin announcements is Tuesdays at noon. Please email Mindy detailed information along with any attachments.

in thanksgiving, in honor of, or in memory of loved ones or to commemorate special occasions such as birthdays, and anniversaries.

You can select any date in the coming year you'd like. On most Sundays, we will include those to whom the flowers are dedicated in our Prayers of the People at the 10:15 a.m. service as well as noting it in every service bulletin.



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Weekly Flower Dedications

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