Saturday

• Funeral for Richard Black at 10:30 a.m. in Stillwell Hall; Reception to follow in the St. James Room

Sunday

• Spoken Holy Eucharist Rite I at 8:00 a.m. in Stillwell Hall
• Sunday School for Children at 10 a.m. in the Atrium
• Holy Eucharist Rite II with Choir at 10 a.m. in Stillwell Hall
• "Pray Like It's 1776" Holy Eucharist at 5 p.m. in Stillwell Hall

Monday

• Monday Morning Prayer at 8:30 a.m. in Stillwell Hall

Tuesday

• Offices closed for Independence Day

Wednesday

• Healing Prayer and Holy Eucharist at noon in Stillwell Hall

Saturday

• Parish Movie Night featuring "Field of Dreams" at 5:30 p.m. in Stillwell Hall

Pray Like It's 1776: A Holy Eucharist with the first American Prayer Book will take place this Sunday, July 2 at the 5 P.M. service.

Church offices will be closed on Tuesday, July 4 for Independence Day. We will reopen Wednesday at 8:30 a.m.

Buy a sticker of Christoph to support Christoph! Earlier this year, a talented member of our youth group, Juliette Broenner, drew an adorable image of Christoph which is now available to purchase as a sticker. Whether it's on a laptop, water bottle, or notebook, this sticker can remind you to keep Christoph and his family in your prayers during his illness. The stickers are 3" x 3", made out of durable vinyl, and $5 each.

To purchase one, put $5 in the box by his office and take a sticker. Proceeds will go to the Herpel family. 

I Spy St. James! Can you? Every Sunday, our parish's patron, St. James, will be on the move to a new location in the parish hall. As the patron of walkers and pilgrims, he's decided to join us on our own pilgrimage to Stillwell Hall for a little fun. 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 at the altar. If you spy St. James, make sure not to move him so others can find him too!

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.

The St. James Endowment Fund Board announces that applications for Endowment Awards will be accepted through July 15, 2023. The Endowment Board may recommend disbursements, with Vestry approval, for (1) outreach, (2) seed money for new ministries or special one-time projects, and (3) capital improvements and major repairs. The application and additional information can by clicking the button below.

Former parishioner, Martha Howell, passed away Friday, June 23, after a long-time illness. Martha moved to Washington State about 6 years ago to be closer to family. Please keep Martha's family and all who knew her in your prayers.  

Pray Like It's 1776 on Sunday, July 2 at 5 p.m. Did you know the founding of the United States and the founding of The Episcopal Church are inextricably linked? To celebrate Independence Day, considered a Major Feast of the Episcopal Church, we will be praying like our forefathers and mothers did in the wake of the Revolutionary War, with the first American Prayer Book of 1789. Feel free to dress in period costume! Tricorn hats are welcome. Historic copies of the Episcopal prayer book from the 1800s will be on display as well.

This summer, all worship will be in the Parish Hall. Our weekend services will all take place on Sundays, at 8 a.m. (Rite I), 10 a.m. (Rite II with Choir), and 5 p.m. The Sunday 5 p.m. Eucharist will be an opportunity to experience new and creative liturgies. Click the button below to learn more about our Sunday Summer Evening liturgical series. 

There will be no Adult Formation during the summer months and Nave repair.

The Wednesday Healing Eucharist at noon and Monday Morning Prayer at 8:30 will continue during the Nave project in the Parish Hall.

JOIN THE SUMMER CHOIR AT ST. JAMES

Summer is here and the St. James Choir sings for Sunday morning services through July 23. If you are musically inclined and enjoy singing, please consider joining us for a "no-commitment" opportunity to join this vital ministry. Summer choir goes through Sunday, July 23. Meet at 9:15 a.m. in the choir room for a thirty-minute rehearsal of the service music and anthems, then sing the 10 a.m. service with us. We will provide music and vestments! For additional information, contact Director of Music Brad Gee at 694-6925 or email Brad.

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. 

Our Summer kick-off Parish Movie Night is next Saturday, July 8 at 5:30 p.m. in Stillwell Hall! Celebrate summer with the family-friendly film, “Field of Dreams.” Join us for this summer classic about dreams, family and baseball. Bring your dinner or enjoy ballpark food (hot dogs and fixings) for an optional donation. This movie is rated PG. Common Sense Media rates it for age 12+. No need to RSVP, just show up and enjoy!

St. James Single Ladies will meet at Jump Off Rock in Laurel Park for a picnic on Tuesday, July 25 at noon. Bring a lunch, a chair, and a friend to enjoy fellowship. In case of rain, we will meet at Diane's home. For more info, email Lorraine Nash or Diane King.

Name tags have moved to the reception area. Whether you are a long-time member, visitor, or newcomer, please wear yours even if you attend a smaller service. Stick-on name tags for visitors are also available. If you would like a new permanent or replacement tag, complete the request form at the reception area. Please return your name tag, either at the entrance to the hallway leading to the Trinity Room at the south entrance, or in the reception area across from the name tag boxes. 

Yoga classes will take a break in July but will resume on Wednesday, Aug. 9.

Collection for the Storehouse Resumes in July. Join us in helping to stock the pantry of The Storehouse which provides food and basic necessities to seniors, singles, and families in need here in Henderson County. You can find purple “St. James Recycles” bags in the reception area, and after shopping, return them to the same spot and grab another bag. ALWAYS NEEDED: non-perishable foods such as canned goods – veggies, fruit, canned fish and meats; cereal, boxed meals, mac & cheese, peanut butter, and snack items. Household cleaning supplies, paper goods and hygiene items such as toothpaste, toothbrushes, and soap are also needed.

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.

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.