VOLUME 2, ISSUE 15
April 29, 2020
Fourth Sunday of Easter
Psalm 63:1-8(9-11), 98
Exodus 28:1-4,30-38
1 John 2:18-29
Mark 6:30-44
SUN. MAY 3RD - 10:00AM
Officiants: Cathedral/Diocese Staff Clergy
Preacher: Rev. Suzy Ward
SUNDAY WORSHIP
SUNDAYS @ 10:00AM

WEEKLY PRAYER MEETING
TUESDAYS @ 9:00AM

SUNDAY COFFEE HOUR
SUNDAYS @ 11:00AM
ALL ON-CAMPUS ACTIVITIES
ARE SUSPENDED UNTIL MAY 24

NEW DATE AND TIME!
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS MEETING
TUESDAY, MAY 5 @ 6:30PM

CHAPTER CHAT
WEDNESDAY, MAY 6 @ 6:00PM

NEW DATE AND TIME!
PRESERVATION MEETING
THURSDAY, MAY 7 @ 6:30PM
WEDNESDAY, MAY 6TH @ 6:00PM
Special Zoom forum with Chapter
Please join your Cathedral Chapter for a “ Chapter Chat” on Wednesday, May 6 at 6:00PM via Zoom. This is an opportunity to have a discussion with key lay leaders about Cathedral life, learn about things Chapter is working on for the benefit of the Cathedral congregation, and to have some fellowship time with your lay leaders and others in the congregation.

Chapter is the elected governing body of the Cathedral. Chapter members are lay members of the congregation who work in partnership with the Bishop, Dean, and other Cathedral clergy. Please join your Chapter members for this important fellowship opportunity and the chance to share your thoughts and ideas with those who are charged with the overall stewardship of the Cathedral’s mission and ministries.

While they may not be able to answer all questions, Chapter members want to hear from you, especially during this suspension period of public worship and activities. All are welcome--please come! To participate, log into the  Chapter Chat. The meeting password is " james4147".

You can also join the conversation by phone. Call (669) 900-6833 and enter the meeting ID 881-5578-6472. You will be prompted to enter the phone password "492569".
SPIRITUAL FORMATION AND EDUCATION SURVEY
During this COVD-19 period, St. James is committed to continue offering Spiritual Formation and Educational opportunities via Zoom. Currently, we are planning the next Spiritual Formation and Education Series and we are looking for your input. In addition, the conveners of the newly started "Prayer Gatherings" are looking for feedback and guidance.

Please take a few moments to fill out the survey (link is below). The survey should only take 3-5 minutes to fill-out and it is vital for our planning purposes.

We look forward to receiving your response!
DIGITAL COFFEE HOUR BEGINS THIS SUNDAY
Following the conclusion of the 10AM service join us on Zoom
Over a month ago, just as our digital Cathedral was launching, we recognized a need to gather after the 10:00AM service on Sunday. Initially, the primary focus of that gathering was a discussion of the Sunday sermon. However, as our Sunday morning gatherings on Zoom have evolved, we now feel it is an ideal time to "reshape" our time together.

Starting on this Sunday, May 3rd, following the 10:00AM service at approximately 11:00AM (maybe a little bit before), our gathering on Zoom will be a "Digital Coffee Hour." We invite you to grab a cup of coffee or tea and join us for the conversation.

The group may talk about the service and/or the sermon. However, we might end up talking about recipes, exercise, hobbies, and whatever else might be on our minds.

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".
DIGITAL ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR THE WEEK
Every Monday at 6:00PM a new episode of "Five Good Minutes" premiers on St. James' YouTube Channel and Facebook page and past episodes are available onboth broadcast platforms.

"Five Good Minutes" is a production of the Dean, Deacons, and Cathedral Administrator. As the "five" say, "In each episode, our goal is for the five of us, to share at least five of the most important newsworthy items in the life of the Cathedral. . . and we do this all...in 'Five Good Minutes' (or so)."
A few weeks ago, we shared, u nfortunately, since the suspension of public worship services and on campus activities, the Cathedral has experienced a 60% drop in pledge/giving income .  In addition, we are unable to generate any rental income during this period. Thank you to the individuals/families who made donations through our new online giving portal.

Cathedral team continues to closely monitor St. James' cash flow issue and currently are be able to meet its financial obligations to our staff, ministries, and vendors. However, your continued and ongoing support is needed.

Please make every effort keep your pledge/giving current, and if you are able to do so, please consider giving an additional gift of support to the Cathedral.

As a reminder: In an effort to simplify giving, St. James has partnered with Authorize.Net, the world’s leading secure online payment platform. Through the  St. James website, you can quickly and securely submit your pledge/gift by electronic check and credit card.  Please note:  The fees passed along to St. James are significantly less with electronic check payments compared to credit card payments.

Thank you for your continued generosity and support!
WEEKLY PRAYER MEETING
Every Tuesday at 9:00AM
St. James is offering continued opportunities to be engaged in prayer and community.

How can you join in?
Every Tuesday morning at 9:00 log into this Zoom link. Put in the password 023672 or stay in the waiting room and an Admin will let you into the room.

What do you need to bring/do?
There is no required level of involvement. This group is designed to provide prayer opportunities for anyone interested. Come with your prayer requests, share them in chat, or offer a voiced prayer. Kourinthia or Deacon Angela will facilitate, offering their own prayers and petitions, and ending with the collect of the day.

Where can I find more information on how to prayer/what prayers to use?
The Book of Common Prayer has a section on Prayers and Petitions. The Episcopal Church offers resources on prayer and offers a place to submit prayer requests. If you are interested in more information on prayer and spiritual development reach out to a Diocesan clergy person.

We invite you to share your prayer requests and to view the Prayer List each day and pray for those asking for prayers.

Through a simple form, you can submit a prayer that will be posted on the Prayer List web page or you can submit a private prayer request to the Cathedral clergy.
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.
FEND OFF "ENERGY VAMPIRES" 
Make sure to turn off and unplug items when they're not in use. The socket draws electricity even when items are "turned off." Some items that are often plugged-in when not in use are blow-dryers, phone chargers, electric kettles, and coffee pots. Other items that are often left in the "on" position when not in use are televisions, computers, and video game consoles. Using the battery-saving function on smart phones and computers helps them last longer, as well as saves energy. Perhaps you have a spare refrigerator you only need to run when you're preparing to entertain guests. Look around your house and find what can be unplugged.​ You might be surprised by your energy savings!
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS COMMITTEE
The next meeting will be Tuesday, May 5 at 6:30PM and will held in a Zoom Conference . Please note the date and time change . Call in option: (669) 900-6833 and enter the meeting ID 738-270-106.
PRESERVATION COMMITTEE
The next meeting will be Thursday, May 7th at 6:30PM and will held in a Zoom Conference. Please note the date and time change. 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.
BIBLE STUDY- THE BOOK OF REVELATION
Look for more information in the coming weeks.
The meeting had no agenda. Sharing was voluntary. The Rev. Bradley Hauff made clear at the outset of the hourlong video conference call that he and the call’s 32 other participants were there to listen and learn from each other’s experiences in indigenous communities in the United States during the COVID-19 pandemic.
During the penitential season of Lent, on Easter Sunday and during the 50 days of Eastertide, Episcopalians exclaim “Alleluia” and reflect on the mystery of faith.

That many Christians believe the seven miracles of Jesus were historical events and affirmed his divinity is also a thread common to the tri-ethnic religious and cultural history of northern New Mexico.
“King Lear,” William Shakespeare’s bleak saga of betrayal and madness, has been produced in almost every setting and circumstance imaginable over the centuries. But a small church in Pennsylvania put a new spin on the classic tragedy on April 23 – Shakespeare’s birthday – when its amateur drama troupe teamed up with nationally known actors to perform the play live via Zoom, with actors reading their parts from their homes, as a fundraiser for a local food bank.
A vicar from Wrexham and her family are coordinating a Coronavirus PPE hub producing hundreds of face shields for the NHS, care homes, GPs and community nurses.

The Revd Rebecca Sparey-Taylor, a curate at St Margaret’s Church in Garden Village and St Mark’s Church in Caia Park, is working with more than 20 volunteers to make and deliver the face shields across North Wales.
If you have any feedback, comments, or questions for the Midweek Missive Editors, please email us . Submissions to the Midweek Missive are welcomed and must be submitted to midweek@stjamesfresno.org by Tuesday at noon.