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Greetings, friends!
We had a phenomenal weekend. There are too many to thank, but to the shoppers, the pickers/choppers, the stirrers, and chiefs and chefs, you made our Brunswick Stew sale the success it was. My favorite part was seeing so many new folks to our community jumping right in and being a part of the "family." We ended up making 480 quarts, and pre-sold 400. We sold a bunch of the extra already, but if you want some or need more, reach out to the office and we can make that happen. Again, thank you to everyone!
Sunday was as joyful a Stewardship Ingathering as I have ever experienced. The Spirit was palpable, and together we move forward in hope. We have received 53 pledges so far and know that there are many yet to come. Thank you for your faithfulness! We have thrived in hard times, and God is blessing us with new faces, and they sense what a special place we have. Make sure you introduce yourself if you do not recognize a face and WEAR YOUR NAMETAGS! That is an easy way to be hospitable. Our authentic welcoming is so important in this world we are in.
This Sunday, our deacon Dawn+ will be leading us, as I will be on vacation. I hope you join us as we celebrate the last day of the lectionary year, Christ the King Sunday. I will be back for Advent 1. Sunday evening, Dawn+ will be leading our Contemplative Service with healing prayers as we have done in the recent past. So many folks are hurting, or have friends and relations who are, that we felt this would be important. We will gather in darkness and pray, a holy act.
Blessings on your day, and I pray you and your families will have a joyous and true Thanksgiving!
Rock+
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Wednesday, November 16, 2022
- 7:30am-Eucharist Rite II
- Breakfast following
- No Yoga today
Thursday, November 17, 2022
- 10am- Book Club on Zoom
- 6pm-Handbell Choir
- 7pm-Parish Choir
Saturday, November 19, 2022
- 9am- Group Exercise Class
Sunday, November 20, 2022
- 8am-Eucharist:Rite I
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9am-Adult and Children's Sunday School
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10am- Eucharist: Rite II (music)
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5pm- Contemplative Service
- NO Journey to Adulthood
Monday, November 21, 2022
- 10:30am-Good Grief Group
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10:30am-Yoga Class Brydon Hall
- 7pm-Dream Group
- No Chair Yoga today
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What a weekend! We are so blessed to be in this community! Thank you to all our incredible volunteers that made this possible! How wonderful to feel the warmth of community. (Not to mention the stew is delicious!) | |
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SJTL Christmas Ornament
We are so excited to announce we are selling Saint James the Less Christmas Ornaments. It is crystal with beveled edges. It's gorgeous! We are selling this Parish Fundraiser for $20. To place an order, please complete this form or call the office, 804-798-6336. Orders need to be in by November 26th. You can pay when you pick them up. Your tree will look so beautiful with this addition!
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KNITTERS AND CROCHETERS WELCOME
The prayer shawl group would welcome other hand work lovers to join us. We make prayer shawls to be given to those in need of comfort during times of illness or stress. Father Rock blesses the shawls and distributes them as needs arise. As an additional winter project, we are making hats for the children at the Peter and Paul Center. Since the pandemic, we’ve been working from home. If you would like to join us, we have yarn and patterns available.
Kimette Cannady (634-5514) and Jenny Bruce (798-0922)
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Contemplative Service
Please join us this Sunday at 5pm for our next Contemplative Service. It will be a meditative experience that will lead us to close down our day in prayer. Patty Smith, a healing minister, will also be there to pray for your healing if you choose. We hope you will join us.
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Ashland Parade Traffic
We wanted to make you aware of the upcoming Ashland Holiday Parade on November 20, 2022 (Sunday) and the potential impacts it may have with getting to/from church and on parking. The last time the parade occurred was in 2019. This year the parade route has not changed from the past. The parade is set to begin at 2pm on Thompson Street at Snead Street. The route will lead it east on Thompson Street/England Street and then north on Henry Street all the way to Archie Cannon Drive. It is expected to be done by 5pm.
Similar to in the past, we are having to put “No Parking” signs up on the below roadways for the parade route and floats lining up prior to the parade starting.
- S. Snead Street (No parking Sunday 11/20 from 6am – 5pm)
- N. Snead Street (No parking Sunday 11/20 from 6am – 5pm – Thompson Street to Henry Clay Road)
- Thompson Street (No parking Sunday 11/20 from 6am – 5pm – Beverly Road to Center Street)
- Henry Street (No parking Saturday 11/19 from 11:30pm – Sunday 11/20 at 5pm – England Street to Archie Cannon Drive)
Road Closures:
Starting at 10:45am the area where the floats and participants will stage will close to thru traffic:
- Hanover Avenue – Duncan Street to Lee Street (no Eastbound traffic allowed from Lee Street – Westbound will be open for parade traffic)
- S. Snead Street – Roadway will be open for Northbound traffic only. This will assist floats with lining up and members of St. Anne’s to access/exit toward Thompson Street
- S. James Street – Roadway will be open for Northbound traffic only. Shiloh Baptist Church members will be able to access/exit from Thompson Street.
Starting at 1pm officers will begin to set up barricades and direct traffic along the parade route (Thompson/England/Henry Streets). It will be best to avoid this area if trying to travel through by using Ashcake Road or other side roads south of Route 54 (Myrtle Street, Francis Road, etc.). Thompson Street will close at Medical Drive at 1:25pm to eastbound traffic. The parade floats and participants will line up at S. Snead Street and Thompson Street for the parade to begin at 2pm. At 1:30pm, traffic will no longer be allowed in the parade route until it is over for the safety of everyone at the event.
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No Wednesday Eucharist Service Next Week
There will be no 7:30am Eucharist service on Wednesday, November 23rd. We hope you enjoy a beautiful time of connection with your family.
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Creation Care Task Force
As the need to address eco-anxiety and grief increases, the Creation Care Task Force of the Episcopal Diocese of Va. is offering a free webinar presentation “Preaching Exilic Hope in the Climate Crisis” at 4 PM, Dec. 8. While targeted for clergy, lay leaders are certainly welcome. Please click here for registration information. Please click here for prayers that help us focus our minds and hearts on God.
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Rule of Life Class
We will be holding our Rule of Life class again this year on Thursdays, December 8, 15 & 22 at 10am in person. Have you ever wondered what it would look like to deepen your daily practice of connecting with God? In this hour long course we will give you practical ways of seeking God in life.
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Advent Faire
Santa Shop is BACK! We will be bringing back the Santa shop for our children this year. During the Advent Faire on December 4th, the kids will be able to shop for family members privately in our little Santa shop and wrap their gift to take home and put under the tree.
BUT we need your help with donations. Do you have any sweet trinkets, household items, or ornaments that you can donate? Please bring them to the office or drop them in the Sunday School room. We also need bags and tissue paper to help with wrapping these gifts. Any and all donations are helpful! If you have any questions, please email Miriam.
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Young Adult Virtual Bible Study
We are thrilled that Abby Thompson & Miriam Smith will be holding a Young Adult Virtual Bible Study on the Psalms on Wednesday evenings at 7pm. HERE is the link to join the Zoom. If you need to dial in, please call (301) 715-8592 and enter Meeting ID: 813 9756 3505 and Passcode: 829494.
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Bishop Consecration
You are invited to the Ordination and Consecration of the Rev’d Canon E. Mark Stevenson as XIV Bishop of the Diocese of Virginia, Saturday, December 3, 11:00 a.m. at The Saint Paul’s Baptist Church, 4247 Creighton Road, Henrico, Va.
Attendance at the Ordination and Consecration is open to all members of the Diocese, but registration is required for all participants, including laity. Here is the link for laity registration if you would like to attend. There is no limit how many we can bring, but EVERYONE must register.
We are looking for Choir Members to join in the united choir. Reggie has this information if you would like to do that. Also, we have been invited to have a Banner Bearer carry our SJtL banner in the service. Please reach out to the office if you are interested. It will be an unforgettable day!
Also, they are looking for ushers for the Consecration service. If you would like to be an usher, let us know and we will get you connected! What a special thing we get to be part of.
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Each week we will feature a different ministry here at St. James the Less.
Let me introduce you to our INCREDIBLE Hospitality Team. These folks help in our kitchen- setting up for receptions, bringing in food, cleaning up and washing dishes. We are so grateful for their service. If you would like to be part of this ministry, let us know. We can get you the training you would need to be part of this essential team.
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Sign up to bring meals for the Clinic Volunteers HERE
- Help stock our Emergency Food Pantry (outside the clinic)
- Send in your Pop Tops for McDonald House
- Bring in Hygiene or laundry items for Peter Paul
- Donate to ACES (see below)
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Pantry: Pasta sauce, Canned meat (tuna, ham, salmon, chicken, etc.), Beans (with pork, baked, white beans, black beans, etc.), Hot and cold cereal (healthier brands preferred), Personal care items (soap, toothpaste, shampoo, lotion, deodorant, toilet paper, etc.), Cleaning products (laundry soap, dish soap, etc.)
Adult Clothing: Men's boxers and boxer briefs (all sizes), Men's shoes (all sizes), Men's underwear, Men's jeans, Men's extra large winter clothing (sizes 2x, 3x, 4x), Women's underwear (all sizes)
Children's Clothing: Girl's underwear (sizes 8 and 16), Large kid's socks, Baby wipes (we are completely out)
ACES is open on both Mondays and Wednesday from 8:30-11:30am. Thank you for your continued support!
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Empowering Neighbors
A new local community service non-profit organization by the name of Empowering Neighbors, Inc. is looking for volunteers to staff a Volunteer Income Tax Assistance office in Ashland for the upcoming tax season. See the FAQ document for more information.
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Lord, we lift up this nation struggling with itself these days, reeling from this pandemic and its repercussions. Encourage us to faithfulness, righteousness, and compassion for all God’s Children. We lift up Justin, Archbishop of Canterbury, Michael, our Presiding Bishop, Susan, our Bishop, the Bishop Elect, The Rev. Canon Mark Stevenson and family, Rock+, our priest, and Dawn+, our Deacon. May they be strengthened and encouraged as the work with us to proclaim your Good News in this world. We pray for Joe, our President, Glenn, our Governor, and Steve, our Mayor, and all our elected officials. Guide them to lead us to the common good.
We ask your prayers for peace; for goodwill among nations; and for the well-being of all people. Remembering especially Gus Miller, Erin Yagla, Meredith Moon, Meghann Batten, Michael Fox, Bill Blakemore, Dennis Folsom, Paul Robb, Debra Bernard, Smith family, Court Warfield, Andrea Alexander McCallum, Tom Ficklin, Janet Taylor, Jessica and family, Joy Stevenson, David Turner, Kim Keene, Brad Rose, Wendy Vaughan, Sara Reece, Richard Rennolds, Andy Newchok, Jim Smith, Joe Beane, Pam Bowers, Bettilee, Iana Mason, Diane Wood, Bill Mercier, Shirley Miller, Jonathan Smith, Mary Ann Kinser, Aubrey Fletcher, Rebecca Hottman, Lyde Longaker, Ken Sehlhorst, and Allison Provencher.
We ask your prayers for the poor, the sick, the hungry, the oppressed, and those in prison. We also ask your prayers for those serving in the diplomatic corps, the military, and as missionaries: Kemper Jones, Greg Ericksen, Matthew Thomas, Philip Morison, James Ashley, Andrew Brunson, Jordan Fox, and Katherine Murphy.
We ask your prayers for those who have died. We ask your prayers for those who grieve.
We pray for governments and governing bodies of Metropolitan Richmond: For the Mayor and City Council of Richmond, the City Administrator, and all city employees.
For all those who seek peace in the world and for ourselves, that we may bring about God's Kingdom here on earth. For our enemies, and for those who wish us harm.
Praise God for those in every generation in whom Christ has been honored.
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Proper 28
November 13, 2022
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November 16
Todd Chambers
Mason Mills
November 17
Bebe Luck
Russ Boyle
Ian Hughes
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November 20
Rosemary Jones
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