Saturday, Oct. 21

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

Sunday, Oct. 22

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

5:00 p.m. | EYC Youth Group Movie Night at the Cox House

Monday, Oct. 23

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

Tuesday, Oct. 24

Noon | Prayer Shawl Knitting Group in the St. James Room

Wednesday, Oct. 25

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

Noon | Healing Prayer and Holy Eucharist in the Chapel

5:15 p.m. | Searchers in the St. James Room

Thursday, Oct. 26

5:30 p.m. | St. James Single Women gathering at the home of Maryellyn Kidd

Saturday, Oct. 28

8:30 a.m. | Habitat Blitz Build at Dodd Meadows Community Center

(28 Hofer Ct, East Flat Rock, NC 28726)

*More volunteers needed! Scroll down for more info.*

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Join us for our special Commitment Sunday celebration on Oct. 29 and give thanks for your gifts that sustain the mission and ministry of St. James. After our 10:15 a.m. Eucharist, we will gather in the parish hall for a stewardship brunch. If you've already returned your commitment card, thank you! If you haven't yet sent in your commitment card, click the button below to pledge.

Our next Saturday Eucharist will be Oct. 21 at 5 p.m. in the chapel. There will also be a Sunday evening service on Oct. 22 at 5 p.m. in the Nave. Click here to find the Saturday and Sunday evening schedule of services.

All Hallows' Eve and Blessing of the Costumes and S'mores on Oct. 29 at 5 p.m. Did you know we have an official service for All Hallows' Eve? Join us by candlelight for this special service. This family-friendly service will include a procession and blessing of the costumes. Please dress in your Halloween best (nonviolent costumes only, please) for the blessing. Stick around after the service to enjoy s'mores and a fire pit in the Bell Tower Courtyard!

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. 

Understanding the War in the Holy Land with the Rev. Canon John Peterson on Nov. 5 at 9 a.m. Our very own John Peterson, who has extensive knowledge and experience in the global Anglican communion and in the Holy Land, will lead a special Adult Formation hour to help us make sense of the unsettling events in the Holy Land against the complex and often confusing history of the region.

Autumn Outdoor Labyrinth Walk and Eucharist, Saturday, Nov. 18, at the Broenner Home, 155 Warren Lane in Hendersonville.

Experience the ancient prayer practice of walking the labyrinth, a special form of embodied prayer that dates back some 4,000 years. The labyrinth will be open to walk beginning at 10:30 a.m. with an optional program from 1 to 2:30 p.m., followed by time to walk the labyrinth or spend time in prayer outdoors and ending with Eucharist on the grounds at around 3:30 p.m.

Stand, Sit, Kneel, Bow: Worshiping in the Episcopal Way will be Sunday, Oct. 22 at 9 a.m. in the Trinity Room. Have you ever wondered why we do something—or don’t do something—in worship at St. James or in the Episcopal Church? Join us for a behind-the-scenes tour of the parish, explore the unique aspects of our tradition, play a few games to help us remember what’s special about our liturgy, and answer any and all questions you might have. This is a great and fun refresher for long-time Episcopalians and newcomers to the church. 

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

A new, mid-week Spirituality Group opportunity, called Searchers, is starting Wednesday, Oct. 25 from 5:15 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. in the St. James Room. We will use the first meeting to get organized and discuss structure going forward. Your input and ideas are welcome to create a faith formation group focused on spiritual growth and living out our faith in the wider world. Thereafter, this “Searchers” group will meet the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month from 5:15 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. in the St. James Room. For more information, contact Kathryn Wells at wellsworksart@gmail.com.

Volunteers are needed for the Commitment Sunday Brunch on Sunday, Oct. 29. Help us celebrate the abundance of blessings at St. James! Use the link below to sign up to bring food, prep for the brunch, cook, or clean. Contact Elizabeth Henry at elizbuth@aol.com if you have any questions.

Yoga will take place each Wednesday in October. 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.

St. James Single Women will meet at the home of Maryellyn Kidd on Thursday, October 26 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Please bring your favorite appetizer to share, non-alcoholic beverages will be provided but feel free to bring a drink. Please RSVP to Maryellyn Kidd at maryellynkidd1@gmail.com. We will meet at 4:15 at First Congregational Church to carpool. Come enjoy the view. 

Are you or someone you know interested in serving on the Vestry? The Nominating Committee of the Vestry is seeking recommendations of St. James members who are qualified to stand for nomination to the 2024-2027 Class of the Vestry. By-Laws state that candidates must be confirmed, a communicant in good standing, a member for at least one year and one who pledges. To make recommendations, contact one of the Nominating Committee members:

Jan Shefter, jshefter@gmail.com; Elizabeth Henry, elizbuth@aol.com; Randy Hunter, randy.hunter@hunterautogroup.com; Tom Marshall, kyoshimarshall5@gmail.com;

Stacy Hill, slaynehill@yahoo.com; or Ann Lentini-Bronner, annlbroenner@gmail.com.

The new date for the St. James Habitat for Humanity Blitz Build is Saturday, Oct. 28 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Dodd Meadows Community Center (28 Hofer Ct, East Flat Rock, NC 28726). 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. Contact Larry Winecoff at larrywinecoff@yahoo.com for more information.

10 more volunteers are needed to make this event happen. If you have previously signed up and can or cannot make it, please let Larry know.

Help support our friends at the Church of the Advocate in Asheville by donating hygiene products. Now through Nov. 5, we will be collecting items such as toothbrushes, toothpaste, shampoo and other hair products, feminine hygiene products, and deodorant. Items can be placed in the bins in the Narthex or in the box by the reception area. Your donation will make a difference in the lives of individuals who are in need in our community.

Blessings in Boxes Intake Volunteers needed! This remarkable opportunity allows you to join a community of dedicated individuals who generously devote their time to connect with local families and provide essential support. Blessings in Boxes is a partnership between The Storehouse and local elementary schools in Henderson County to identify families that need assistance at Christmas. Visit https://bit.ly/3RTRF2q to sign up or contact Sarah Carpenter at sarahbennettgibbs@gmail.com for more info.

Watch this video to learn more about Blessings in Boxes.

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 to the church during the Peace.

EYC Youth Group Movie Night! Join us for Pirates of the Caribbean (age 12+) on Sunday, October 22 from 5 – 7:30 p.m. in the Cox House.

Sign up for our High School Retreat from November 17–19 at Camp Henry for high school youth that focuses on faith and community.

www.diocesewnc.org/events-1/high-school-fall-retreat 

Please register by November 6. Contact Christoph for more information: christoph@stjamesepiscopal.com

Save the date: Mario Kart Tournament with Prizes! Sunday, November 12 from 5 – 7:30 p.m. in the Parish Hall! (Parents: Join the Common Ground group at the same time.)

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.

Thanks to all who came and participated in the Parish Ministry Fair and the Blessing of the Animals service on Sunday, Oct. 8. We are excited to share these fun and adorable photos with you from these events.

Special thanks to Bob Coffey and Diane King for these photos!

View photos of the Ministry Fair

View photos of the Blessing of the Animals

Fall Program Brochure Available! Be in the know every week! Pick up our hot-off-the-press formation brochure today and mark your calendars for events and gatherings for all ages.

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