VOLUME 2, ISSUE 25
July 15, 2020
7th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 11)
Psalm 67, 71
Joshua 6:15-27
Acts 22:30-23:11
Mark 2:1-12
SUN. JULY 19TH - 10:00AM
Officiants: Reverend Suzy Ward & Cathedral/Diocese Staff Clergy
Preacher: Deacon Terrance Goodpasture
SUNDAY WORSHIP
SUNDAYS @ 10:00AM

SUNDAY COFFEE HOUR
SUNDAYS @ 11:00AM

GOSPEL OF MARK BIBLE STUDY
THURSDAYS @ 6:30PM

ALL ON-CAMPUS ACTIVITIES
ARE SUSPENDED INDEFINITELY

EDUCATION SERIES:
RACISM AND WHITE PRIVILEGE
WEDNESDAYS IN JULY
5:30PM | ZOOM

ORDINATIONS SERVICE
DEACONS ANGELA & NELSON
SATURDAY, JULY 18 @ 10:00AM
ORDINATION SERVICE
Saturday, July 18th | 10:00AM

The Reverend Angela Lerena & the Reverend Nelson Poveda
By the grace of God and with the people consenting, Bishop David will ordain Deacon Angela Lerena and Deacon Nelson Poveda to the priesthood on Saturday, July 18th at 10:00AM. The service will be broadcast live on the Cathedral’s YouTube Channel, Facebook Page, and Website . Your prayers and presence online are requested.

Please join us for a Zoom reception at 11:15AM following the service with the newly ordained priests arriving around 11:30AM.
OFFERING: DISCRETIONARY FUN

In ordinations past, the passing of the plates is a time to help the newly ordained setup their discretionary fund to be used for their ministry. Since this ordination is online, we encourage you to give and label as: Ordination discretionary. All money collected will be split between them for their discretionary fund.
CARDS FOR REV. ANGELA & REV. NELSON

If you would like to send cards to Rev. Angela and/or Rev. Nelson please send them to the Cathedral: 4147 E Dakota AVE, Fresno, CA 93726
SUMMER EDUCATION SERIES
The current education series of the Cathedral is a wonderful opportunity to gather with others from the Diocese for the important work of racial reconciliation.

We are thrilled to announce that Constance and Dain Perry are hosting a conversation on racism and white privilege. Our conversation is framed by the book, "Waking Up White" by Debby Irving. It is available on Amazon, Kindle, and Audio Book.

Each Wednesday in July at 5:30PM on Zoom. Runtime for each session is scheduled for one hour.  Registration is required. Participation in each session is encouraged; but if you are unable to attend a certain session due to a scheduling conflict, please do signup and participate in those sessions you are able to attend. The link to signup is below.

In the summer of 2001 Dain joined filmmaker Katrina Browne and eight other cousins filming a documentary movie, Traces of the Trade: A Story From the Deep North, about their ancestors, the DeWolf family of Bristol RI, the foremost slave-traders in American history. While following the route of the Triangle Slave Trade, from Bristol to Ghana to Cuba, they explored the impact of slavery on America and its ongoing legacy of racism. The film premiered at the 2008 Sundance Film Festival, was aired on the PBS series Point of View (POV) in 2008, won the Henry Hampton Award for Excellence in Film in 2009, and in July 2009 was nominated for an Emmy Award for historical research.

Constance and Dain both retired early to allow time to travel the country screening the film before civic, school, college and church groups and facilitating conversations on racism and racial reconciliation. Over the years they have conducted over 225 screenings, in 30 states and 115 cities, before over 17,000 people. They are both active in the Episcopal Church and have served on a number of committees and boards.

Constance is currently on the Board of Episcopal Relief and Development. Dain has served on the vestry at their church, Trinity Church, Copley Square, Boston. They were married in 2006, live in Charlestown, MA, and have an adult son.

In January 2020, Constance and Dain were the leaders of the Diocese of San Joaquin Clergy Conference at ECCO. During the gathering, the clergy viewed Traces of the Trade and engaged in extensive conversation and training pertaining to racial reconciliation.

The schedule of reading is as follows:

  • July 1st: Ground rules/norms & Section 1
  • July 8th: Sections 2 & 3
  • July 15th: Sections 4 & 5
  • July 22nd: Sections 6 & 7
  • July 29th: Sections 8 & 9
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As a reminder, the clergy of St. James remain deeply committed to offering pastoral care and support to members of the Cathedral Congregation especially during this difficult time.

If a pastoral need arises for you or someone you know in the congregation, and you want to contact the clergy, please either email us at clergy@stjamesfresno.org or call the Cathedral office at (559) 439-5011 and select option 5 to leave a message for the clergy.
SERMON BY BISHOP RICE
Preached on Sunday, July 12
During the month of July the St. James Youth group will be meeting weekly on Tuesdays at 6PM. All youth ages 10-18 are welcome to join. The group will be discussing how the week has gone, plan future activities, and choose a movie for our end of the month movie night on Netflix Party!

This week we are doing a Photo Scavenger Hunt! If you're interested in joining, email Kourinthia at sjyouth@stjamesfresno.org
THE BOOK OF MARK
Bible Study with Emily Niblick
According to most biblical scholars today, when the authors of the gospels attributed to Matthew and Luke (and maybe John) sat down to put pen to paper they most likely had two sources to help them. One was a mysterious document that scholars have named “Q” (for quelle), now lost, and the other was the Gospel of Mark.

Although there is debate concerning the date, most feel that the Gospel of Mark was written by the companion of Paul’s named Mark, before the fall of Jerusalem and the destruction of the temple by Roman troops in the year 70 CE. If so, it is the only Gospel written before that calamitous event and impacts our reading of Mark. Somewhat short, Mark’s Gospel is the story of Jesus, from wandering preacher and healer in Galilee to Savior on the cross in Jerusalem.

Please join us via ZOOM Thursday nights at 6:00 PM starting July 2nd. For more information, and help using ZOOM just email me at emilyeniblick@gmail.com
DIGITAL COFFEE HOUR
Following the conclusion of the 10AM service join us on Zoom
Every Sunday, following the 10:00AM service at approximately 11:00AM (maybe a little bit before), St. James hosts a "Digital Coffee Hour" on Zoom. We invite you to grab a cup of coffee or tea and join us for the conversation. We invite you to grab a cup of coffee or tea or your favorite drink and join us for the conversation.

To participate, log into the  Cathedral Coffee Hour on Zoom. The meeting password is " james4147".

You can also join the conversation by phone. Call (669) 900-6833 and enter the meeting ID 821-8772-3828. You will be prompted to enter the phone password "492292".
WORSHIP

St. James offers Sunday worship each Sunday at 10:00AM on our YouTube Channel, Facebook Page , and Website . Archives of these services are available .
SERVICE PROGRAMS

Starting this Sunday, we will once again begin offering digital service programs. Visit the St. James website to download the program. If possible, for our creation care work, please do not print the program.
SERVICE SURVEY

To help us improve our digital church experience, please evaluate your experience of our "live stream service," by taking a moment to complete a short survey following Sunday's service.
Invest in a Reusable Water Bottle
Cut down on plastic by carrying your own water bottle with you. Preferably a reusable one made of aluminum rather than plastic. You will find that you save money by bringing your own water instead of buying new bottles every time you are thirsty.
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS COMMITTEE
Date and time of the next meeting is TBA and will held in a Zoom Conference. Call in option: (669) 900-6833 and enter the meeting ID 738-270-106.
PRESERVATION COMMITTEE
Date and time of the next meeting is TBA and will held in a Zoom Conference. Call in option: (669) 900-6833 and enter the meeting ID 378-306-618.
MEN'S GROUP
Postponed until further notice. Thank you for your understanding.
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