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Worship 
Saturday - 5:30 pm -Holy Eucharist  
Sunday - 8:30 & 10:45 am Holy Eucharist
Wednesday - 12:15 pm Holy Eucharist in the chapel

The Nursery is open Saturday and Sunday
 
 
Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 20, Year A
 
Parishioners please note:
This Sunday Douglas Ave. from Roosevelt (east of St. James),
westward through Delano,
will be closed from noon to 4 pm.

Open Streets is Sunday, September, 24th 12pm-4pm

Open Streets ICT is a FREE community-building event that closes four miles of Douglas Avenue to traffic and opens the iconic street to biking, walking, running, dancing, yoga, and more! All Wichitans are invited to join in the fun, and to stop at the local Douglas Avenue businesses, restaurants, street vendors, and the five major activity hubs situated every mile along the four-mile stretch.
Confirmation Classes for Youth are happening now every Sunday* until Oct. 29th in the youth Sunday school room in the Undercroft with Deacon Jeff Roper and Mother Sarah Stewart. Confirmation will happen early this year on Oct. 7th at Good Shepherd Episcopal Church. Any youth that are interested in being confirmed this year must attend these classes. Please let Deacon Jeff or Mother Sarah know ASAP if you are interested in being confirmed this year.
 
Adult Forum is Sunday school for grownups. The Beatitudes - Mother Dawn, Rob and Phil will focus on the Kingdom of God. Please come. In the Guild Hall between services.
 
St. James 101 is designed for individuals new to the Episcopal Church or to St. James, those who have been on hiatus for a while, or those curious about some of the topics we will explore. This will be a "drop-in" class. Join us in the Undercroft between services.
 
* Note: All classes meet weekly from 9:45 to10:30 am 
except for the second Sunday of each month when we enjoy Breakfast Sunday.
 
Pick a class or classes and join us this Fall!
 


St. James EFB* Invites Yout Participation  Celebrate Legacy Sunday, 2017
Gather in the Guild Hall Sunday, October 1 following the 10:45 AM worship service for a catered lunch and "brain storming session" on ways we might celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Founding of St. James Church. RSVP by Friday, Sept. 29 so that we can plan for ample food. Contact the church office: 316-683-5686 or [email protected]   
Tell us if you have any dietary restrictions and how many will be in your party.Childcare will be available. *Endowment Funds Board.
 
CAMPUS MINISTRY -October 3rd is coming soon--and that's St. James' day to provide dinner for the college students, recent graduates and their clergy support. Would you be willing to make a casserole or a dessert, purchase bread/rolls or soda pop?   We need to serve 15 hungry people.  If you'd like to help this month, please let Mary Druding or Deacon Jeff Roper know.  Marcia Wilder has already offered to bring a salad.  Thank You!

   
ESS is in need of tooth brushes, disposable razors, combs, and mini shampoos. Find the deacons' basket in the garden corridor and a list of all the items currently needed. Thanks!!
 
 
 
 
 
  
     
Guild Hall Players opens new season with one of the all time great comedies-Shakespeare's MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING.  Don't let the Shakespearean language scare you off.  Audiences have been laughing at this crazy love story for over 400 years! It runs Friday Sept. 22 through Sat. Sept. 23 at 8 pm and Sun. Sept. 24 at 7 pm.  Come have a great time!
 
OPUS Dinner Theater this month!  Pot Luck feast in the library, followed by Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing in the Guild Hall.  If you are 50, you are invited!  Please join us at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, September 23. Come for the evening, or at least for dinner!
 
 
Music Notes
It's not too late to become a St. James musician!  Rehearsals have begun., and there is still room for more singers and ringers. 
The St. James Choir (high school/adult) rehearses on Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. and sings on most Sundays at 10:45.
The Choristers (grades 3-8) rehearse on Wednesdays from 5:45-6:45 p.m. and usually sing on the second Sunday of each month at 10:45.
The Handbell Choir (high school/adult) rehearses on Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. in the undercroft and rings in worship approximately once a month.
Instrumentalists participate in worship occasionally and are welcome to volunteer their services.
Those who are interested in participating in one of these ensembles are invited to contact Director of Music Marlene Hallstrom after worship or at [email protected] or 316-304-6089.


Word for the Week ~ Wealth
There is no denying that in today's world the rich are getting richer, and the poor are getting poorer. We should listen carefully when Jesus speaks about wealth and possessions in the gospels. It is a subject he returns to often; in the gospels Jesus has more to say about money than about any other topic, including prayer.



 
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stjames101
St. James 101
Sundays (except breakfast Sunday) from 9:45 to 10:30 am in the undercroft. 

Topics:
  • Basics: Our People & Our Books
  • Formation for Children and Youth
  • Adult Faith and Formation
  • The Larger Episcopal Church and the Church Year
  • Fellowship/Parish Service
  • Outreach: What Our Faith Teaches
  • Seasonal Faith Practices: Advent
  • Going Forth: Being a Good Steward
 
Confirmation is October 7. Basic A will meet weekly through October 3 for all interested in learning more about the Episcopal Church. See class schedule here.
 
Announcements may be sent to [email protected].
Be sure to include "parish announcement" in the subject line.
Written announcements may be left in the offering plate.
Important links 
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 EMM - Episcopal Migration Ministries  
Community Rewards does away with annual renewal
 
Amazon shoppers? St. James can benefit through Amazon Smile 
Go to smile.amazon.com and designate St. James Episcopal Church, Wichita, KS as your charity of choice when you order.