Third Sunday after the Epiphany

Psalm 98

Isaiah 47:1-15

Hebrews 10:19-31

John 5:2-18

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Officiants: The Reverend Nancy Key and Cathedral/Diocese Staff Clergy

Preacher: The Very Reverend Samuel Colley-Toothaker, Acting Dean

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The Cathedral Breakfast Club will not meet again until we are back together in person.

Are you called to feed the hungry? Well, if you are, you need to know that our Food Bank will start distributing meal bags to those who have registered with the Central California Food Bank. This is a change from our monthly Produce Market. The shift will occur in February and will happen on Wednesday afternoon and Saturday morning. The specific times and dates will be announced shortly. So, pray about it and come and see. We need your help!

As we move forward together, it is my belief that everyone…NO EXCEPTIONS…has a ministry that God is calling them to at St. James Cathedral. The truth is, there is more work than the clergy can do effectively. WE need YOUR help. If you feel you are being called to step in and step out in faith, shoot me a text at 415-758-1904 or send me an email at dean@stjamesfresno.org. We will schedule a time to talk.

IMPORTANT: St. James Cathedral is having its annual meeting on January 31, 2021 at

11:00 am, during what would normally be the coffee hour. Please save the date in your calendar. This is your opportunity to hear from our leaders, to celebrate our past, and look to our future. We are the Body of Christ in this part of God’s vineyard, and without you, we are not whole. Come and see…join us!

Over the next sixty days we will be forming small flocks or shepherd groups for the purpose of study, fellowship, fun and caring support. Each group will be facilitated by a shepherd or shepherds. Every member of the parish will be part of a flock they can call their own. The idea is to meet monthly as a way of staying connected to one another. What you do in your flock is up to the group. How about a bible or book study? Maybe you want to have a game night? I am always down for a cookout. You get the idea..trust me, it’s not baaaaaaaad. Stay tuned!

Finally, do you know of someone in your sphere of people that need prayers or a pastoral call? Cathedral clergy are here to serve, so please let us know! And know that always, always, always, we are praying for you!

Stay safe and be well!

Dean Sam+

Residents who are 65 years of age or older can receive a COVID-19 vaccination at the Fresno Fairgrounds between 8:00 am at 4:45 pm. Register for your free vaccine HERE.

Those who make an appointment must bring with them their ID and proof of registration. The vaccine is free and will be administered in the Agriculture Building. Registration is required. To register for your vaccine, click the blue button below and complete the form.

Sierra Pacific Orthopedics is hosting a drive-through vaccine clinic for residents age 75 or older weekdays starting at 8:00 am. The wait times are long, so please see THIS LINK for more information.

Other vaccine clinic locations are still being added by the county. Watch for more details on our website, Facebook page, and in upcoming Midweek Missives.

Contact Dean Sam if you are interested in working with him on the Buildings and Grounds Team. There is much to be done, and you can make a difference. You can reach him at 415-758-1904.

Thank you for your generosity to the Cathedral and to all who call St. James home. Your pledges are needed to make the good work happen here. It isn't too late. Pledge now below.

Soul Tenders is preparing to begin a Lenten Study. If you are interested in participating in a small group for Lent, please call 559-439-5011 and leave a voicemail with your contact info or email soultenders@stjamesfresno.org. The group meets via Zoom Wednesday evenings: 6:50 pm for conversation, 7 pm for study, 8 pm for prayer, and conclusion at 8:15 pm.

St. James offers Sunday worship each Sunday at 10:00AM on our YouTube Channel, Facebook Page, and Website. Archives of these services are available.

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.

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.

Conserve water by replacing little-used grass areas like your front yard with a native garden. A native garden can reduce street noise and offer more privacy for you and your family. Water savings: up to 75 percent of the water typically used. Growing indigenous plants with low water requirements could save you up to 550 gallons of water per year.

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".

Postponed until further notice.

The clergy of St. James remain deeply committed to offering pastoral care and support to members of the Cathedral Congregation especially during this difficult time. If a pastoral need arises for you or someone you know in the congregation, and you want to contact the clergy, please either email us at clergy@stjamesfresno.org or call the Cathedral office at (559) 439-5011 and select option 5 to leave a message for the clergy.

As Americans ready themselves to welcome their 46th president, Episcopalians are invited to participate in a variety of virtual inaugural and Martin Luther King Jr. Day events. Washington National Cathedral is expected to host an inaugural prayer service on Jan. 21, as is traditional.

Yesterday, the Presidential Inaugural Committee (PIC) and Washington National Cathedral announced the virtual presidential inaugural prayer service on Thursday, Jan. 21, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern time.

A group of mostly Midwestern bishops, organized by Michigan Bishop Bonnie Perry, distributed a letter on Jan. 13 urging Episcopalians to stay home and not participate in public demonstrations in the wake of last week’s assault on the United States Capitol by supporters of President Donald Trump, who has been impeached an unprecedented second time.

The Episcopal Church’s two oldest and largest seminaries, Virginia Theological Seminary and General Theological Seminary, announced Jan. 13 that they had reached an agreement to begin “the process of exploring partnership options” that could include shared faculty and “collaborative governance” while maintaining two distinct institutions.

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