Welcome Sunday is here!
Our new program year is starting this Sunday -- and we're throwing a street party to celebrate.
Right after the 10 am service, we'll congregate on Birch Street for great food, live music, a bounce house (if you’re a kid), street art, hand painting, and perhaps most importantly, an opportunity to see all the ministry options at St. James’s this coming year.
It's also the kick-off to our season of Connecting and Reconnecting, our coming back together in faith, fellowship, gratitude and generosity.
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Go here to see a video with a Welcome Back message from the clergy and the directors of our Children's and Youth Ministries.
Please note, the 9 am service in the garden has ended. But this Sunday marks the return of the 7:45 am service, now in the Chapel.
Starting September 18, we’ll kick off our full worship schedule with three Sunday morning services (yes, the 7:45 is back!), plus the kick-off to Sunday School for our children and youth, plus Adult Fellowship.
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This week's eChimes features |
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- New Year Kick Off Schedule
- Young Family Social this Saturday
- T-shirts for Sale
- Sunday School and Youth Group
- Get your very own St. James's Name Tag
- The Celebration
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- Historic Autumn House Tour
- Let's us hear your musical voices
- Young Adult Small Group
- Confirmation registration is open
- Several ways Youth can participate in worship services
- Prayers of the People
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Our FIRST Young Family Social is tomorrow.
Our first Young Family Social is tomorrow from 4-6 pm at
400 Woodlawn Avenue, Richmond.
Every family with a child living at home is invited. Just bring your family and a favorite beverage. We’ll provide water, lemonade, and snacks. We can’t wait to see you! Moving forward, we’ll be holding these socials the second Saturday of each month. So keep on eye on social media and the eChimes for updates.
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T-shirts for sale at
Welcome Sunday.
Welcome Sunday is the perfect time to score your St. James's t-shirt.
We have a wide range of sizes, from children's small to adult 2XL, so every member of the family-- even the furry ones -- can show their St. James's pride.
Adult T-shirts are $30 each; kids $25 Cash or check only, thanks.
MODEL: Mabel
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Registration is open for
Sunday School & Youth Group!
To register, please click here.
We will kick off our program year on September 18th with an open house and informational meeting.
The first classes will begin on September 25th.
Sunday School and Youth Group are from 10:15-11:00 am each Sunday.
To find out more information about our program offerings, go here.
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Get your very own St. James’s Name Tag to have and keep.
The days of throwaway peel ‘n stick name tags will soon be behind us. The church will now happily make a permanent name tag for you, complete with a plastic holder that has your choice of a magnet attacher or a pin/clip.
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Our first ever Celebration: A Feast of Goodwill & Connection will take place at the Dewey Gottwald Science Center and features dining, live music, entertainment, an open beer and wine bar, and countless chances to Connect & Reconnect.
The event is free but there's a suggested voluntary donation of $10 per person.
Look for an email early next week with a link to our registration form, including a form where you can volunteer.
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Westover Episcopal Church is hosting a tour of historic plantations, contemporary houses and gardens in the cradle of the nation on Saturday, September 24, from 9 am to 5 pm.
To learn more and to register, go here.
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We want to hear your musical voice.
If you or your child has been thinking about joining a choir, Fall is the perfect time!
The choirs are filled with singers of varying degrees of training and experience. Some read music, others learn by ear, some have amazing voices and others are just learning how to produce beautiful sounds. Everyone’s contribution is essential. We encourage you to join. You will be so very welcomed.
Here is a list of the choirs, the day and time they rehearse, and the date of their first rehearsal. Give Mark or Virginia a call (355-1779, ext. 323 or 324) for more information.
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Cherub Choir (K – 2nd grades) – Wednesday, September 14, 4:00 p.m.
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Children’s Choir (3rd – 5th grades) – Wednesday, September 14, 5:00 p.m.
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Youth Choir (6th – 12th grades) – Sunday, September 11, 12:30 p.m.
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West Gallery Choir (9:00 a.m. service) – Wednesday, September 7, 7:00 p.m.
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Guitar Ensemble (9:00 a.m. service) – Wednesday, September 7, 8:30 p.m.
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Parish Choir (11:15 a.m. service) – Thursday, September 8, 7:30 p.m.
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Singing Class meets on Wednesdays at 6:15 p.m. for 6 weeks, starting Sept. 21
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Young Adult Small Group is back
The St. James’s Young Adult Small Group will be meeting Mondays at 5:45pm at St. James’s beginning this Monday, September 12.
On Mondays, we’ll gather for some combination of fellowship, prayer, and Bible or book study. The group also meets sporadically for dinners and other fellowship events.
If you’re interested or if you know a young adult that may be, contact the Rev. Blake Singer, bsinger@doers.org
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Registration for Confirmation is open.
First meeting is September 25.
Confirmation is one of the most meaningful and fascinating parts of a young person's life --especially here at St. James's, where our confirmation program has become a mode for other churches around the country.
Our kick-off meeting will be September 25th from 12:30-2:30 pm. We’ll begin with lunch at church, then have our information meeting.
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We’re inviting even more Youth to take part in our worship services.
We’re excited to invite more of our youth than ever to participate in our worship services.
For the first time, we’re inviting fifth graders to join our 6th thru 12th graders as acolytes, lectors, and ushers.
You don’t have to be just one, you can participate in as many ways as you like.
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We do our best to keep this list current, but if you want your name added or removed, please contact Mary Brown or call her at 804-355-1779, ext. 313. |
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St. James’s Episcopal Church | DOERS.ORG | (804) 355-1779
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