A warm welcome to Erin Jean Warde who will be with us this weekend.

Erin hales from Texas and will be joining us this weekend as the keynote speaker for the Discerning Sobriety event on Saturday. She is an ordained Episcopal priest, spiritual director, recovery coach, and author of Sober Spirituality, The Joy of a Mindful Relationship with Alcohol. Erin will also be our preacher Sunday morning.
February 26 | 9:30 AM, Parish House forum room
Forum Hour: Christianity 101
What is Lent and why do we observe it? Join clergy this Sunday morning at 9:30 AM in the parish house forum room to learn more about Lent and how to live in this season in a more intentional way. Available in-person and via Zoom. Click here to join via Zoom.
Monday, February 23 | 7 PM
Monday Evening Meditation Group
The new Monday Evening meditation group continues this Monday at 7 PM in the chapel. Stop by and see what this contemplative group, led by Linford Ranck is all about! All are welcome to attend this in-person time of prayerful learning and instruction.
Turkey/Syria Earthquake Relief
& Recovery
As search and recovery efforts continue in the aftermath of the devastating earthquake in Turkey and Syria, all are invited into continued prayer and giving to the humanitarian aid needed for thousands of people left homeless. Click here to give to the relief and recovery efforts.
Thursday, February 23, 7 PM
Mercy Seminar Term 1 Begins Tonight!
And it's not too late to sign up!

February 23 - March 30
Entirely on Zoom

Professor Randall Zachman and Father David Peck welcome all those who want to make deeper connections between mind, body and spirit through sustained engagement with Hindu spirituality in ways that help us to deepen our own Christian spirituality through texts and practices. Together, we build a rich sense of community as we bring a “beginners mind” to the study of holy texts and the mystical path that deepens Christian understanding and expands our understanding of other faith traditions and cultures that we would otherwise never really appreciate.

Click here for more information and to register for Term 1.
February 25 | 9:30 AM - 6 PM
Discerning Sobriety with Erin Jean Warde
Join us for a weekend retreat exploring tools to help enable you to discern your own relationship with addictive choices or behaviors so common to us all.

Erin Jean Warde, ordained Episcopal priest and author of Spiritual Sobriety, will share her personal journey which led her to quit alcohol. She and smaller breakout groups will provide additional tools to help each participant explore a more mindful relationship with our substance misuse and dependencies and the richer sobrieties we might seek or experience.

Recommended for those seeking wholeness in mind, body and soul, for those questioning their relationship with any kind of addictive choice (or supporting someone who is) regardless of where they are in their journey or faith.

Walk-ups welcome; pre-registration kindly requested for planning purposes. Click here for more info and registration.
Sunday, February 25, 5 PM
Addiction & Recovery Mass
These services are oriented toward hope and confidence in the abundance of God’s grace and love for the addict. All are invited to attend—the friend or family member of an addict and all who have known the pain and suffering caused by the disease of addiction.
Wednesday, March 1, 6 - 7 PM
Christianity 101: Making Time for God
What is Lent and why do we observe it? If you missed forum hour on Sunday, drop by the parish house to learn more about Lent and how to live in this season in a more intentional way.  
Saint James to Participate in Sacred Ground
A film-based dialogue series on race and faith
Beginning Thursday April 13
6:30 - 8:30 PM in the Parish House

Following Bishop Michael Curry’s lead in pursuing racial healing in our own lives, our ministries and our communities, the Saint James mission and justice committee is participating in this important initiative sponsored by The Episcopal Church and its work for racial reconciliation, healing and justice.

Participants will need to make a commitment to attend all sessions (barring extenuating circumstances). We are excited to embark on this very important work and invite you to click here for more information. 

Sacred Ground will meet every other Thursday through June 4th. Deadline for signing up: March 30th.
Ministry Opportunities at Saint James
Sunday Forum Hour Hospitality
Help is needed Sunday mornings beginning at 8:45 AM to help prepare coffee for forum hour at 9:30 AM. Instructions are provided, and making coffee could not be easier! Click here to sign up.
Altar Guild
The altar guild is looking for volunteers to help prepare the elements needed for the 8:30 and 10:30 AM Sunday masses. Tasks include preparing the wafers and wine and lighting the altar candles. Training is provided along with written instructions and diagrams to aid in the placement of the elements. For more information, click here to email Deb Dickinson.
In a Greater Light
We pray for the soul of G.W. (Nick) Schmidt who died on February 21st. His service will be at Saint James on March 13th at 11 AM with interment in the churchyard.

Eternal rest grant to him, O Lord; and let light perpetual shine upon him. May his soul, and the souls of all the faithfully departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.

Mark your calendar!
February 25, 10 AM: Discerning Sobriety retreat with Erin Jean Warde

February 25, 5 PM: Addiction & Recovery Mass

February 26, 9:30 AM: Christianity 101 in the forum room (note different location for just this Sunday)

February 27, 7 PM: Evening Contemplative group with Linford Ranck

March 1, 6 - 7 PM: Christianity 101 in the parish house

March 3, 9 PM: First Friday Compline: Ancient music and prayers for the modern soul

March 5, 9:30 AM: Christianity 101 in the chapel

March 6, 7 PM: Evening Contemplative group with Linford Ranck

March 11, 5 PM: Saturday night mass featuring the music of Stevie Wonder

March 15, 6 - 7 PM: Christianity 101 in the chapel

March 15, 3 PM: Holy Eucharist at Willow Valley

March 18, 10 - 11:30 AM: Women's Gathering via Zoom

March 19, 12PM: Planning Meeting for Northern Tier Mission Trip 2 in the parish house library

March 19, 4 PM: Early World Music featuring Nota Bene: Viol Consort

March 25: 8:30 - 10:30 AM: The Upper Room Men's Group