Sunday, August 3

10:00 a.m. - Holy Eucharist with Rev. Debbie

11:00 a.m. - Fellowship in Gleason Hall

Monday, August 4

10:15 a.m. - Bible study in Gleason Hall

Thursday, August 7

5:30 - 7:30 p.m. - Farmer's Market

Friday, August 8

6:30 - 8:30 p.m. - Magnetic North in Gleason Hall

Saturday, August 9

10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - Pet Food Pantry in the undercroft

Sunday, August 10

9:00 a.m. - DOK meeting

10:00 a.m. - Morning Prayer

11:00 a.m. - Fellowship in Gleason Hall

Monday, August 11

10:15 a.m. - Bible Study in Gleason Hall

Sunday, August 17

10:00 a.m. - Morning Prayer

Monday, August 18

10:15 a.m. - Bible study in Gleason Hall

Thursday, August 21

5:30 - 7:30 p.m. - Farmer's Market

Sunday, August 24

10:00 a.m. - Holy Eucharist with Rev. Debbie

Monday, August 25

10:15 a.m. - Bible study in Gleason Hall

Tuesday, August 26

9:30 a.m. - Sewing in the undercroft

6:00 - 7:00 p.m. - Preschool parents meeting in Gleason Hall

Wednesday, August 27

9:00 - 10:00 a.m. - Preschool Open House

Thursday, August 28

6:30 - 8:00 p.m. - KY Citizens for Democracy meeting in Gleason Hall

Saturday, August 30

11:00 a.m. - Lunch with Steve Conn in Gleason Hall

2:00 p.m. - Rental set up

Sunday, August 31

10:00 a.m. - Holy Eucharist with Rev. Debbie

11:00 a.m. - Fellowship in Gleason Hall

3:00 p.m. - Rental in Gleason Hall 

Anniversaries

Eric & Pam Martin 8/17

Birthdays

Dan Haas 8/1, Debbie Dehler 8/4, Henrietta Profancik 8/4, Natalie Svidal 8/5, Annie Casey 8/7, Dolores Smith 8/11, Andrew Russell 8/14, Corky Webb 8/15, Jackie Bollinger 8/18, Evan Coartney 8/23

Roaming with the Rector

Earlier this week, I spent an afternoon with my coach, Kay. They recently moved, packing up household items, hobby supplies, and memories collected over decades. The first thing we did when I arrived was tour the home.

Walking through their much smaller home, I was struck by the ways they were able to stay surrounded by, find room for, items important to them. I also noticed immediately the bright colors found in furniture and art on the walls.

For example, on a wall right inside is a colorful, four-piece set of wall art with the saying, “Life is too short for beige.” This original piece reflects the personality of the artist, who happens to be Kay.

Walls, covered in her artwork, furniture made by her father and her husband in every room, almost magically hugging anyone who enters with creativity and beauty. For them, leaving their beloved home overlooking a lake and all the beauty of the earth that surrounded them, this new place needed to have ways to bring what they left behind from the outdoors, indoors. 

Downsizing always means purging. Purging always means reflecting, remembering through items, determining what really matters. How do we choose to let go of things we love, especially the memories that are carried with them? Sometimes it is impossible, and finding ways to keep those items requires creative placement, acquiring storage units, and even giving items away to others who may love them for the memories they hold. 

As difficult as these decisions can be, letting go of stuff, whether that “stuff” is physical, emotional, or even spiritual, can provide opportunities to reflect on what we value, what is important, what we cannot ever let go. Those foundational things that ground us in the places we are, again, physically, emotionally, and spiritually, need to be protected. 

Yet, we all have “stuff” that we cling to that might not bring us joy or lead us to love or that helps us see and express the abundant love of God in our lives. Letting go of these kinds of things can make us appreciate the foundational things…and it can help us find new ways to see and express the abundant love of God in our lives.



Some of us find that moving from one place to another helps us purge stuff that we once thought we needed, but with the move we no longer need. The decisions to stop bringing “stuff” from place to place feels like letting go of a part of us, but what would happen if we thought of it instead as an opportunity to reimagine and experience anew? How much more room would we have if we tossed away some of what burdens us? What if we surrounded ourselves with the things that provide joy, solace, beauty and hope, to build a life that expresses hope…

Because life is too short for beige. 

Surrounding myself with the colors of love,

Rev. Debbie+

The Vestry had these prayers at their last meeting and wanted to share them with you!

Before Reading the News

My God, the soul you have placed in me is pure and vulnerable. I am afraid that looking at today's news will be painful. Encircle me in a robe of light so that I can witness the wounds of the world without being wounded myself. Let me learn what I need to know in order to be of my greatest use, without being overwhelmed by despair. I feel your protective light now as I open myself to the world's suffering and the world's joys. Amen.

After Reading the News 

My God, I am Yours, and all that is in this world is Yours. Today I have read stories and seen images, but my knowledge is incomplete. I don't know how it all connects. But I know I am connected to everyone; I take joy in their joy; I suffer with their suffering. If there is no role for me to play today then let my learning leave me wiser and better prepared. If there is a role for me to play, let clarity rise up in me to see it, even if that role is a humble one. Lift up the work of my hands, in anything they might do for peace, for justice, for the wholeness of our planet, or for the betterment of my community. Just as you turned the curse of Balaam into a blessing, so may all my actions accrue to the good. Blessed are you who receives my prayer. Amen.

These prayers were found at www.ritualwell.org , a Jewish resource.

The Pewee Valley Farmers Market is in full swing! The farmer's market will be August 7 and August 21 this month.

We are looking for volunteers to help with the St. James' booth. Locations have moved in the parking lot so that hopefully the sun will not be so hot on the people this year. If you are interested in helping at our booth, please contact Pam Martin.

Our lovely choir is taking a much deserved break during the month of August! They will be back in action on September 7.

Save the date and Spread the Word!

St. James' is participating in Give for Good again this year! The giving day is September 18. Please spread the word to your neighbors and friends. It is important to give on this day because we could win prizes throughout the day, which could benefit our community even more.

We will be posting several things on our social media in the next several weeks, please like, comment, or share to help us spread the word! Our goal is to raise $5,000 and we know we can do it with the help from the community!

Contact Annie if you have any questions.

We CELEBRATED on St. James' Day! Thank you to everyone who brought food and helped make this day so special! We were even able to surprise Rev. Debbie with celebrating the 10th anniversary of her ordination!’

Our sewing ministry is now meeting on the LAST TUESDAY of every month starting in at 9:30 a.m. They are still welcoming new members to participate.

They are meeting on August 26 this month.

Remember someone special with altar flowers. After the service, they are yours, or you may have someone bring them to one of our homebound members. 

2025 Sign up is in the Bell Tower!

Availability is on a first-come, first-serve basis. 2 vases are $45.

Click to print: Altar Flower Dedication Form

Episcopal Migration Ministries: Updates On Immigration Ministries

Join Episcopal Migration Ministries every Tuesday at 1 pm ET for a 30-minute call on the changing landscape of U.S. immigration, refugee, and migration policy. Episcopal Migration Ministries will share updates and resources and will be joined by the Office of Government Relations and the Chief Legal Officer. Spanish interpretation will be available.

You can register to attend these sessions here..

Save the Date: September 27th

Racial Healing Pilgrimage - Seek Museum in Russellville, KY

On Saturday September 27th the Racial Healing Commission will be hosting a pilgrimage to Russellville. During that day pilgrimages will gather at Trinity Episcopal Church for prayer, orientation, and then tour trips to the Seek Museum and the Bottom in Russellville.

You can learn more about the Seek Museum and the Bottom here.. There are also videos about the history associated with Logan County, enslavers, and enslaved persons available from the Seek Museum here.

Save the date on your calendars and please fill out the below interest form to receive more information as it become available.

Express Interest Here

PRAYER LIST

For our loved ones: Alden, Ann, Audrey & Joe, Beth, Bob (& Laura), Carol, Carol Ann, Dolores, Dorothy (& Ron), Ed (& Carolyn), Jackie, Jim, Jimmy, Joe, Liz, Mike, Nancy (& Darwin), Rebecca, Scott (& Karen), Steve, Tom, and Bishop Terry.

For our home-bound: Mary, Jackie, and Dolores.

For Healthcare Workers, Teachers, First Responders, and all Government Officials.

For our Preschool: For the children. the teachers, assistants and director as they begin to prepare for the next school year.

For those on Active Duty: Brianna, Chase, Dylan, Evan, Matt, Tanner, and Tyler. (Please help us update this list!)

For those preparing for marriage: Alanna & Ray (TBD—MN).

If there are people to take off the list or be added, please let Annie know so we can edit the prayers. Names will be left on for 1 Month and then removed. Thank you.

FROM THE BOOK OF COMMON PRAYER

Lord, hear the prayers of your people; in what we have asked faithfully, grant that we may obtain effectually, to the glory of your Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

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