St. James' Episcopal Church
Wherever you are on your journey of faith,
you are welcome at this table.
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Rooted in Heritage, Moving Forward in Faith
In the next few weeks, our Stewardship Season turns to the many roots that make us who we are: the cultures, languages, and stories that come together as one body in Christ. Our heritage is holy ground, and each of us brings something to the table.
Please make sure you have received your pledge packet. If you haven't, the same information is available online or on Sunday.
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Sign up for the Master Plan Congregational Engagement Sessions
As a part of our Master Plan Work, we will have TWO Congregational Engagement Sessions in order to think with as many people as possible. They will be on October 31 and November 7, 10 am - 12 pm, followed by a community lunch. Childcare will be provided but you MUST RSVP. The November 7 session will be multilingual through Spanish-language facilitation of table groups and live interpretation.
These two congregational engagement sessions are not your only opportunity to participate in the process. They are just two of the biggest, most fun opportunities to engage your creative brains and hopeful spirits in this work!
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Saturday, October 17, 10:30 am: The Celebration of Life for Roland Brown
Please join us as we celebrate the life of Roland Brown at 10:30 am. A reception will follow in Founders Hall. Notes and letters of condolence for De Sellers and family will be collected by the St. James' office, so bring them by or send them to 1941 Webberville, Austin, TX 78721.
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WHAT'S HAPPENING ON SUNDAY?
The Twenty-first Sunday of Pentecost
8 am Rite I Service (Sanctuary)
9:15 am Sunday Morning Forum (Founders and Online).
10:10 am Gathering for Godly Play on the playground in front of the Orange Building.
10:15 am Nursery opens
10:30 am Rite Il Service (Sanctuary)
12 pm Coffee Hour (Founders); Children's Choir Practice (3-5th grade) in the Sanctuary; Youth (grades 6-12) Lunch Bunch (Orange Building A); Film your St. James' Story (Rector's Office)
1 pm Santa Eucaristia
2:30 pm Hora de Cafe (Founders); Community of Hope Circle of Care (Rector's Office)
5 pm The Late Service
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This Sunday, October 18, 12-1 pm: Youth Lunch Bunch: Better Together — Building Community
What does it mean to truly belong? Join us for Lunch Bunch as we explore the importance of community, friendship, and connection. Through food, fellowship, and conversation, we will reflect on how God calls us to care for one another, celebrate our differences, and create spaces where everyone feels welcomed and valued. Drawing from 1 Corinthians 12:12–27, we'll discover how each of us has a unique role in building a stronger, more loving community. Come hungry and ready for good conversation!
Contact Rev. Addison at addison@stjamesaustin.org and let him know you are coming. Meet in the Orange Building Side A.
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Join the Children’s Choir this Sunday, 12-12:30 pm in the sanctuary as we prepare for October 25.
The children have been working with Austin Kimble during Godly Play and will be singing at the 10:30 service next Sunday, October 25. If your child wants to participate, join us for a 30-minute practice in the Sanctuary immediately following this Sunday's 10:30 a.m. service. Questions? Contact Tanya Martinez at tanya@stjamesaustin.org.
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Share Your St. James’ Story
Every one of us carries a piece of St. James’ story. This stewardship season, as we look toward our 85th anniversary, we invite you to record one of those stories in a short video (5 minutes or less) on your phone at home. The “Share Your St. James’ Story” guide walks you through choosing a story, shaping it, and recording it.
Please email your video to office@stjamesaustin.org by Sunday, November 1. Not sure about the recording part?
We’ll help! Join us during the 12–1 hour on Sunday, October 18 or October 25, and we’ll record your St. James' story. Email rector@stjamesaustin.org to sign up.
Your story helps us remember where we’ve come from and imagine where God is leading us next.
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Early Voting begins Monday, October 19
Early voting runs through October 30 for the November 3 election. Check VoteTravis.com for locations and times and get a sample ballot for your precinct. Review candidate positions on the issues at VOTE411.org. Questions? visit https://www.votetexas.gov/ or call (800) 252-VOTE. Your vote matters!
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Wednesdays, October 21, 7-8 pm: St. James' Reads: Sweet Hunter: The Complete Poems of Teresa of Avila A New Translation with Commentary
This is bilingual pick for those interested in the interior life of the nun, the reformer, the mystic Teresa of Avila. Our group will reflect on this bilingual book of poetry, gathering English and Spanish speakers together to enrich our interpretation.Join us in Founders Hall or email rector@stjamesaustin.org for the zoom link.
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Sunday, October 25, 2-4:30 pm: Serve at Trinity Center: Youth Group Edition
We will gather to serve our neighbors at the Trinity Center at 2pm. Trinity Center is in the basement of St. David's Church downtown. We'll set up the chairs for the service and begin preparing the food. Neighbors will come in at 3pm and begin the service. After the service, we'll rearrange the chairs, add some tables, and start serving the food. We'll clean up after the meal and typically be done somewhere between 4 and 4:30. Questions? Contact Rev. Eileen this time around at rector@stjamesaustin.org.
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Sunday, October 25, 5 pm: Young Adults 20s and 30s Service and Dinner at Casa Marianella
Join us for a meaningful evening of service, community, and a shared meal. We'll serve alongside the Casa Marianella community, build relationships, and put our faith into action. Questions? Contact Rev. Addison at addison@stjamesaustin.org.
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Wednesday, November 4, 6-7:30 pm Faith & the Environment: Whose Earth Is It?
East Austin Canterbury (college ministry) kicks continues its Theology in the Tea Garden series for college students and grad students. The topic is Creation care, climate change, environmental justice, and our responsibility to our neighbors. Meet at West China Tea, 1715 East 7th.
Questions? Contact Rev. Addison at addison@stjamesaustin.org.
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All Saints Sunday, November 1, The St. James' Chili Cook-off, 12-1 pm
Beans or no beans? That is the question. Join us in Founders Hall following the 10:30 am service to taste some real Texas Red and to select the best chili among the entries by St. James’ chili cook teams. If you are competing you will need to bring: your chili in a crockpot, a ladle, and any special condiments. Decorations and hype teams get results in the judging process.
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Monday, November 2, 7 pm
We will gather in the evening of el Dia de los Muertos (All Souls Day), at the altar in the narthex for a meditative service, praying with the great cloud of witnesses, who surround us, and remembering our loved ones who have gone before us. Please accompany us. You may drop off photos on Sunday, October 25. Please label them so they can be returned.
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Thursday, November 5, 6:30 pm: St. James’ Restaurant Group
The Restaurant group is an informal time to just get together with your St. James’ friends and to make new ones. We will meet at Lazarus Brewing, 4803 Airport. The Restaurant Group meets the first Thursday of the month.
| | Jazz at St. James': November 13-15 | | Mark your calendars for November 13-15, invite friends, and get your tickets for Jazz at St. James' with Grammy Award winner Carmen Bradford! | |
Volunteers Needed for Jazz at St. James’ Social Hours!
November 13 & 14
We’re looking for friendly faces to help with our Friday and Saturday social hours before the Jazz at St. James’ concerts. If you enjoy greeting guests, offering light refreshments, or sharing in the joyful energy that fills our church during Jazz weekend, we’d love to have you on the team! If you are interested, sign up here. Questions? Contact Mary Katherine Matalon at mkmatalon@gmail.com. Your helping hands and warm spirit make these evenings truly special. Thank you for sharing your time and hospitality!
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We’re getting ready to mark a special milestone in the life of St. James’, and we’d love your help making the celebration memorable! December 5-13 will be a whole week of celebrating this community that has come this far by faith.
What: Founders Day Luncheon Planning
When: We need volunteers now!
Luncheon: Saturday, December 5 at 11:00 a.m. in Founder’s Hall
We’re looking for volunteers to help us plan a joyful Founders Day party worthy of this momentous occasion. Whether you love decorating, food, hospitality, storytelling, organizing, or simply helping bring a good celebration to life, there’s a place for you.
The commitment will include occasional planning meetings and some prep work leading up to the event.This is an important milestone in the story of St. James’, and we hope you’ll help us honor our history, celebrate our community, and make some new memories together.
Interested in helping? Reach out to Lisa Braithwaite at lisacpeavy@gmail.com or Stephanie Dodoo at stephaniedodoo@gmail.com to join the planning team:
Come help us throw a party worthy of St. James'!
| | From the Larger Community | |
Free ESL Classes for Spanish Speakers
Saturdays at 4 pm in the Orange Building. Help us spread the word!
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Volunteer with Neighbor to Neighbor
Come see for yourself how fun it is to build community in service at Neighbor to Neighbor. Each first and third Tuesday of the month, volunteer teams pack and share over 5,500 pounds of food, serving more than 400 neighbors. Everybody gives, everybody receives, and the laughter is wonderfully contagious. Details, dates and sign up are available using the QR code or tiny.cc/welcometable.
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