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to be discovered, renewed and
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Adult Forum
Sunday, Sept. 26, 9:00 am, Parish Hall & Zoom
Zoom link HERE
Summer Reading Discussions

Book discussion of Barking to the Choir by Fr. Gregory Boyle
Fr. Boyle is a beloved author and Jesuit priest who provides a powerful example of the way compassion changes lives through his ministry of gang-intervention. In a nation that is deeply divided, this book shows us what it looks like to overcome challenges and find joy and compassion with one another in the most unlikely places and ways. 
“This book is guaranteed to shake up our ideas about God and about people with a glimpse at a world defined by more compassion and fewer barriers. Gently and humorously, Barking to the Choir invites us to find kinship with one another and re-convinces us all of our own goodness.”
Coming Soon:
Oct. 10, 17, 31: Rabbi Agler. 3-part exploration of making sense of loss and tragedy in life. Rabbi Agler is author of The Tragedy Test.
Choral Evensong
Sunday, Sept. 26, 5:00 pm, St. Mary's Chapel, The Bishop's School
Join the 8-voice Schola Cantorum of St. James for the contemplative service of Choral Evensong as we give thanks and praise to God at the end of the day. This Anglican tradition is a magnificent act of choral worship, proclaiming the wonderful works of God in song, prayer, and penitence. All are welcome.
Pipe Voicing Begins in Canandaigua, NY
Building the new St. James organ is a huge undertaking, and the workshop at Parsons Pipe Organ Builders in Canandaigua, New York is the hub of progress. All the new pipes have arrived from various suppliers around the world, and the process of "voicing" each pipe has now begun.
St. Francis Day - October 3rd
Visit from the Wolf, 9:00 am, Courtyard
Blessing of the Animals, 4:00 pm, Patio
Our "Season of Creation" will culminate on The Feast of St. Francis of Assisi on Sunday, October 3rd. In our Formation hour we will gather in the courtyard - adults and children - for a very special guest. All are invited!
Meet the Wolf!
In celebration of St. Francis Day, a handler and speaker from the Wolf Education Project will be with us at St. James along with a wolf from the center. Come and learn more about wolves and their habitats and meet the wolf as we celebrate all God’s creatures!
Blessing of the Animals
Please hold off on bringing any of your dear four-legged friends to the 10:00 am service, as our annual tradition of the Blessing of the Animals will take place at a special outdoor service starting at 4:00 pm on the patio.
St. James Men's Breakfast
Saturday, Oct. 9, 8:00 - 9:00 am
Please join Fr. Mark for a breakfast and presentation, titled “DAVID: King, Soldier, Songwriter” on Saturday, October 9th, between 8:00 -9:00 am in the Parish Hall.

Please RSVP to mark@sjbts.org.
St. James GALLERY BY-THE-SEA
Be a Docent - It's Fun!
Saturdays & Sundays, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, Gallery
Art Lovers- we need docents for our John August Swanson exhibit in our gallery! Shifts are for two hours, two people 11:00 am -1:00 pm, and 1:00 -3:00 pm. (See dates above) Please email Jane Beck at janeellenbeck@gmail.com to volunteer. We welcome all help and friends! Thank you in advance!!

The exhibition, which closes on November 14, will be open to the public on Saturdays and Sundays between 11:00 am and 3:00 pm and by appointment. To schedule an appointment, call 858-459-3421, extension 103.
Covid Protocols
Following the guidance from the CDC, the wearing of masks during church services is recommended.
Wednesday Noon Eucharist
Wednesday, Sept. 22, 12:00 pm, in the church
Thursday Noon Prayer Service
Thursday, Sept. 23, 12:00 pm, on Zoom.

Join us on Zoom HERE
Monthly Requiem Service
Friday, Sept. 24, 12:00 pm
Our monthly Requiem service, in which we remember those who have died in the month of September, will be held on Zoom on Friday, Sept 24th, at noon. ZOOM link.
Weekly Meetings
  • Centering Prayer: Thursday, Sept. 23, 10:30 am, Zoom
  • Centering Prayer: Monday, Sept. 27, 11:00 am, Zoom
  • Hooks & Needles: Monday, Sept. 27, 2:30 pm, Parish Hall
  • Mahjong: Monday, Sept. 27, 5:30 pm, Zoom
  • Blessed Group: Tuesday, Sept. 28, 1:00 pm, Parish Hall
Sermons
Sermons Online
Sunday, September 19
On this Rock…

In this second in a series of four sermons in our “season of creation”, the Rev’d D. Rebecca Dinovo speaks to the multitude of references to Jesus as “the Rock”. How do you choose your rock? She encourages us to “…go deep – and choose well the rock on which to build your life and your purpose.”

Read, watch, or listen HERE
Community Events at St. James
Bodhi Tree Concerts
"10th Anniversary Concert"
Saturday, September 25th, 7:00 pm
To celebrate their ten years of local music that gives back, they're returning to the place where it all began - St. James by-the-Sea. Join them for a concert featuring over two-dozen of the finest musicians San Diego has to offer, along with a silent auction and party for one and all. For tickets and more information, click here.