Friday, March 3| 9 PM,
First Friday Compline
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Our First Friday Lenten Compline service focuses on introspection, the recognition of our own sins, and the beauty of fellowship together and with God. In our candlelit sanctuary, hearts and souls will be transported through prayers and music by Nancy Faxon, Samuel Wesley, H. Walford Davies, Kinley Lange, and Paul Reese. Available in person or via live stream. Click here to view online.
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Sunday, March 5 | 9:30 AM
Forum Hour with Randall Zachman
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Abba Nilius said, 'Go, sell all that belongs to you and give it to the poor, and taking up your cross, deny yourself; in this way, you will be able to pray without distraction.' The desert mothers and fathers of the third and fourth centuries heard the call of God to leave everything and flee into the silence and solitude of the desert so they could pray without distraction, and pray without ceasing. Their sayings have provided insights into the spiritual life throughout Christian history. Join us this Sunday in Forum as we explore what they have to teach us about the nature and practice of prayer. Click here to join forum via Zoom.
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Sunday, March 5 | 9:30 AM in the Chapel
Christianity 101
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This session's topic: You don't have to be a priest to teach your children how to pray. Join clergy in the chapel this Sunday at 9:30 AM to explore prayer along with some other basic questions around faith. The topics are meant to stand independently, so come to one, some or all of them. It's up to you! |
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Monday, March 6 | 7 PM
Monday Evening Meditation Group
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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. |
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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.
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Saturday, March 11 | 9:30 - 10:15 AM
Saturday Night Mass
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Join us Saturday, March 11 at 5 PM for an informal, contemporary mass with our clergy and the music of Stevie Wonder.
This service is available in person only.
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Wednesday, March 15 | 3 PM
Holy Eucharist at Willow Valley
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Willow Valley residents are invited to join clergy and staff from Saint James and Holy Trinity Lutheran churches to celebrate Holy Eucharist in the auditorium located on the third floor of the main building in Manor North. |
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Saturday, March 18 | 10:00 - 11:30 AM EST
Women's Gathering
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Available via Zoom
Join Women's Gathering as we cycle through the liturgical year with renown preacher and author, Barbara Brown Taylor.
During Lent this March we focus on Good Friday and Reverend Taylor's sermons on Jesus' seven last words on the cross.
Barbara Brown Taylor is known for being very outspoken. If you are interested in being challenged by this provocative woman, please join us. Click here to email Lorraine Rollo for the Zoom link.
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Sunday, March 19 | 12 Noon
Planning Meeting for the Northern Tier Mission Trip
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12 Noon in the Parish house library
The first planning meeting for the mission trip to Potter County will be Sunday, March 19 at 12 noon.
This first planning session will be for the mission trip July 16 - 22 when the team will work with Potter County's Habitat for Humanity to renovate and repair a local residence. All are welcome; prior experience is not necessary.
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Sunday, March 19 | 4 PM
Early & World Music at Saint James
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Note Bene, Viol Consort
Continental Drifters
Join Note Bene, Viol Consort for a range of musical voyages across trade routes as they perform music that traveled from Portugal to Japanese missions, from France to indigenous villages in Guatemala, from Spain to the great churches of Mexico, and from England to the colonial settlements of North America.
Available live and on line. Click here for more info and tickets.
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Easter Flowers
As our celebration of Easter approaches, we invite you to honor or memorialize a loved one by donating Easter flowers for our sanctuary.
If you are a Realm user, log into Realm, select Giving, and click the blue “Add a gift” button. Enter the amount ($15/flower) and select “Altar Flowers” from the dropdown list. Type Easter and the name of the person you are honoring in the memo box [example: Easter John Doe]. If you are ordering multiple flowers and run out of space in the memo box, simply make your donation, type “list to Karen” in the memo box and click here to email Karen King the list of names.
If you do not have a Realm account, you can click Give Now at the top of our homepage and follow the above instructions. You can also mail a check to the church office.
Submission deadline: Monday, March 20th.
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Saint James to Participate in Sacred Ground
A film-based dialogue series on race and faith
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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.
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Ministry Opportunities at Saint James |
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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.
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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.
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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 13, 7 PM: Evening Contemplative group with Linford Ranck
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 20, 7 PM: Evening Contemplative group with Linford Ranck
March 25: 8:30 - 10:30 AM: The Upper Room Men's Group
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