VOLUME 2, ISSUE 21
June 10, 2020
2nd Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 6)
Psalm 93, 96
Numbers 6:22-27
Acts 13:1-12
Luke 12:41-48
SUN. JUNE 14TH - 10:00AM
Officiants: Deacon Greg Matzel & Cathedral/Diocese Staff Clergy
Preacher: Deacon Angela Lerena
SUNDAY WORSHIP
SUNDAYS @ 10:00AM

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

FOOD BANK: PRODUCE MARKET
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17 @ 2:30PM - 4:30PM
Cathedral Patio/Parking Lot

TOWN HALL: THRIFT SHOP MINISTRY
THURSDAY, JUNE 25 @ 7:00PM

YOUTH GROUP MOVIE NIGHT
SATURDAY, JUNE 27@ 6:00PM-8:00PM

CHAPTER MEETING
SUNDAY, JUNE 28 @ 12:00PM
Dean Ryan offers his Dean's Descant via video this week. Click below to view.
PRIDE MONTH CONVERSATIONS
Wednesdays in June at 6:30PM
Happy Pride Month St. James!

Each Wednesday in June, Deacon Nelson, the Diocesan Latino Missioner, will lead us in conversations around pride and racial reconciliation. These conversations will be held on the Diocesan Facebook Page, Live at 6:30 pm starting this Wednesday, June 10th.
TOWN HALL CONVERSATION:
St. James' Thrift Shop Ministry
June 25 at 7:00PM
Like so many businesses throughout the country, the COVID-19 Pandemic has significantly impacted the Cottage Shop, the Cathedral's Thrift Shop Ministry. As in past years, the summer heat requires that we shut down the ministry until the weather cools off because the Cottage Shop does not have air conditioning or in-wall insulation.

Despite the extraordinary work and dedication of our Cottage Shop volunteers, the ministry finds itself at a significant crossroad, both operationally and strategically. The Cottage Shop is an important ministry to the community around the Cathedral and it has the potential to be an essential community asset.

We are not without options! As the ministry has been required to press "pause" due to the pandemic and summer heat, our Cathedral Community has an amazing opportunity to come together with our Cottage Shop volunteers to begin dreaming and planning for the future of our Thrift Shop Ministry.

Dean Ryan, Stan Boone (Senior Warden), Aaron Schuelke (Chapter Liason for the Thrift Ministry), and the Cottage Shop volunteers invite anyone and everyone to a special "town hall" conversation on Thursday, June 25th at 7:00PM on Zoom .

In order for this ministry to not only survive, but thrive, we are going to need the support and energy of our entire Cathedral family. Please plan to attend and participate.
PRODUCE MARKET - JUNE 17TH
St James Monthly Produce Market will be held next Wednesday June 17. Distribution will begin at 2:30PM with social distancing practices in place.

CONSTRUCTION UPDATE
The pandemic has impacted the time frame of the project, but the project continues move forward. Contractors bids have been reviewed by the Dean, Senior Warden, and leaders of the Food Bank. The goal is to accept one of the bids by next week. It is estimated the project will take about 4-6 weeks and we are hoping to begin in early July.

The Food Bank is still in need of additional financial donations to complete the project. If you are interested in giving please visit stjamesfresno.org/giving and indicate your donation is for the food bank building project.
The Episcopal Church offers resources and guidance for responding to racial violence.

"In this time of national upheaval, outrage, and fear, The Episcopal Church’s Department of Reconciliation, Justice and Creation Care and the Office of Government Relations have assembled resources to assist individuals, congregations and communities seeking to LEARN, PRAY and ACT. Please use and share these resources, and send your own resources and stories to reconciliation@episcopalchurch.org.
REVEREND PETER ACKERMAN'S SERMON
John 1:29-34- "Here He Is"
Last Sunday, June 7th, Trinity Sunday, Reverend Peter Ackerman preached on the Way of Love, The Holy Trinity, and being ready to bring an end to the pandemic of racism in our country.
DIGITAL ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR THE WEEK
Every Monday at 6:00PM a new episode of "Five Good Minutes" premiers on St. James' Facebook page and YouTube channel and past episodes are available on both 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)."
There is no Youth Group Meeting this week. We will meet again next week, June 17th at our regular time.

During the month of June the St. James Youth group will be meeting weekly on Wednesdays 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!
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.
Check Your Car's Tire Pressure
Properly inflated tires improve the car’s gas mileage. This will not only decrease your carbon emission but also save you money.
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS COMMITTEE
The next meeting will be in June (Date and Time TBA) and will held in a Zoom Conference. Call in option: (669) 900-6833 and enter the meeting ID 738-270-106.
PRESERVATION COMMITTEE
The next meeting will be will be in June (Date and Time TBA) 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.
Season 3 of The Episcopal Church’s podcast The Way of Love with Bishop Michael Curry, is now available. These weekly conversations, featuring Bishop Curry, podcast host Sandy Milien, and a variety of guests, center on ways to live a life committed to living the way of God’s unconditional, unselfish, sacrificial and redemptive love.
On June 8, The Episcopal Church’s Executive Council met virtually to sketch out visions and plans for the church’s future in a world that bears little resemblance to the one that existed when council last met in person, in February.
The killing of George Floyd by police officers in Minneapolis, Minnesota have reverberated around the world, with protests spreading far beyond the United States, from New Zealand to Syria to Brazil.Leaders from across the Anglican Communion have spoken out, condemning racism, supporting the protests and urging a renewed commitment to racial justice.
Religious leaders in Cape Town and Pretoria held prayer vigils on Trinity Sunday (June 7) in solidarity with people who have died at the hands of law enforcement officers during lockdown in South Africa and abroad. The vigils took place outside St. George’s and St. Alban’s cathedrals.
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.