Sunday

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

9:00 a.m. Adult Formation Hour in the Trinity Room

9:00 a.m. Newcomer Café in Stillwell Hall

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. Holy Eucharist Rite II with Allelu! folk group in the Nave

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

6:15 p.m. Common Ground fellowship group at Southern Appalachian Brewery

Monday

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

Tuesday

Noon Short Stories for the Soul in the St. James Room

Wednesday

9:30 a.m. Focused 45 Yoga in the Trinity Room

10:30 a.m. Chair Yoga in the Trinity Room

Noon Healing Prayer and Holy Eucharist in the Chapel

I Spy St. James ... Continues! By popular demand from adults and kids, our parish's patron, St. James, will join us back in the church. 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 in the receiving line.

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. 

Fall Program Brochure Available! Be in the know every week! Sunday Formation returns on Sept. 10. Pick up our hot-off-the-press formation brochure today and mark your calendars for events and gatherings for all ages.

Joy Comes in the Morning: Adult formation returns this Sunday, Sept. 10 at 9 a.m. in the Trinity Room! For four weeks, we will explore the spiritual experience of joy. Described as fruit of the Spirit by St. Paul, joy isn’t just happiness. Scripture suggests it is intimately connected to sorrow and suffering, perhaps even impossible without it. What does science, faith, and our own life experience tell us about joy and can we cultivate it?  

Sept. 10-17: What does Scripture, specifically the Hebrew texts, say about joy? What is Easter or Resurrection joy?

Sept. 24-Oct. 1: What does science and society tell us about joy? What is the difference between joy and happiness? How do you practice or cultivate joy?

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

Join us this Sunday, Sept. 10 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.

Short Stories for the Soul is on Tuesday, Sept. 11 at noon. Bring your lunch and join us for a soul-stretching conversation about the short story, "The Cloud Lake Unicorn" by Karen Russell. 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.

Summer Worship Feedback Form. For the next week, we will continue to collect responses to our summer worship experiences and will use that information as we discern worship for the remainder of 2023 and into 2024. You can find a paper form in the narthex or fill it out online. 

Do you want to serve in worship? St. James needs additional people to usher, read, and serve chalice at the 8 a.m. and 5 p.m services. You must be confirmed to serve chalice. Anyone can read. Please contact David and he will get you in the rotation.

We are also in need of ushers! Contact Patti Brotherton if you are interested.

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. 

Common Ground: A new Sunday evening gathering open to all! Please join us this Sunday, Sept. 10 at 6:15 p.m. for our first gathering at Southern Appalachian Brewery (SAB), one block from St. James. Common Ground is a casual monthly gathering where you can enjoy tasty local brews, food truck fare and getting to know each other. No need to RSVP. Email Ann Broenner for more info. 

Our annual parish picnic is next Sunday, Sept. 17  after the 10:15 a.m. service. Our grilling team will be serving up hot dogs and hamburgers, and there will be sides, chips and beverages (vegan and vegetarian options will be available), with ice cream sundaes for dessert. This yearly event is the perfect opportunity to mix and mingle with parishioners from all services. Mark your calendars, and we’ll see you at the picnic!

Yoga Classes will take place every Wednesday in the Trinity Room. We offer two classes: Focused 45 at 9:30 and Chair Yoga at 10:30. Participants need to arrive 10 minutes early and be ready to begin promptly. Contact the instructor, Dianne Hunter, for any questions.

St. James Single Ladies are gathering Tuesday, Sept. 19 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the home of Donalee Wermeister. Please bring an appetizer or other treat to share along with any beverage you prefer. Donalee will provide non-alcoholic drinks. Click here to RSVP to Donalee by Sept. 15.

The Men's Fellowship Breakfast is Tuesday, September 19 at 9 a.m. at Dixie Diner 1724 Brevard Road (Hwy 64). Please wear your nametags.

The St. James Habitat for Humanity Blitz Build scheduled to take place on Saturday, Sept. 16 HAS BEEN POSTPONED. We are working closely with Habitat to reschedule. Stay tuned for more information or contact Larry Winecoff.

The Hunger Walk on Saturday, September 23 at Jackson Park will be walked in memory of long-time St. James parishioner Carroll Toole. She was an avid walker and supporter of the Hunger Walk and member of the Hunger Coalition Board. Let's honor her memory and life together this Hunger Walk. Join the St. James team by signing up at St. James on the three Sundays in September preceding the Walk OR online at hendersoncountyhungercoalition.org. If you can’t walk you can still sponsor a walker by donating online, at St. James, or by mailing your donation to Henderson County Hunger Coalition PO BOX 6151 Hendersonville NC 28793. Contact Bonnie Bryan (240) 242-9749 or Alex Kealy (828)552-8107 for more info.

SAVE THE DATE for the Parish Ministry Fair on Sunday, Oct. 8 from 9 a.m. - noon! The Parish Hall will be full of displays and representatives from our many and various parish ministries, to answer your questions and discover how you can participate. What makes your heart sing? Serving in our community or in worship? Working with our children and youth? Caring for parishioners in need or for God's Creation? Sign up for a new group or ministry, meet new parishioners, spend time with friends and serve God together. Come join us for the fun, festivity and good work at St. James! 

Our September food collection will go to the Calvary Episcopal Church Food Pantry which provides food and toiletries for households in crisis mainly in Henderson and Buncombe counties. Grab a purple “St. James Recycles” bag and fill it with packaged foods such as canned vegetables, fruits, and meat/fish, pasta, cereals, rice, etc. and leave your donations in the narthex. The pantry is especially in need of diapers (size 4, 5, & 6), wipes, and dry cat food. Thank you from the Outreach Commission!

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.

EYC returns this Sunday, Sept. 10. Join us in our new home, the Cox House!

Join us for our annual EYC BBQ on Sunday, Sept. 24 from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Christoph's house, 52 E Miller St in Columbus, NC. 

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.