Choral Evensong this Sunday evening.
You're invited to join our Youth Choir as they sing a Choral Evensong this Sunday, February 13th, at 5:00 p.m.
Since Old Testament times, the people of God have offered praise and prayers as the day draws to an end. This candlelit service of scripture and music is a perfect way to prepare the heart, mind and soul for the coming week. We only have a few of these Evensongs during the year, and each is special in its own way. Make every effort to attend.
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Nursery, Children's Chapel, and Sunday School Update
Our Children’s Chapel, Nursery and Sunday School classes
will all be up and running this Sunday.
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Monday, February 14th (Valentine's Day)
Community Yoga on Zoom:
Yoga for Mobility & Stability: 2:30 pm (suitable for beginners)
Vinyasa Yoga: 4 pm
Tuesday, February 15th
Tuesday Men’s Bible Study on Zoom: 7:30 am
Interfaith Dialogue: 6pm on Zoom
Topic:Love and Marriage
Education for Ministry (EfM) on Zoom: 6 pm
Wednesday, February 16th
Living Faith Bible Study: 10 am
Wednesday Night Worship, Study & Fellowship on Zoom: 6:00 - 8 pm
Introduction to Mindfulness & Meditation
Topic: Mindfulness Communication
Meeting ID number: 838 0728 2761 / Passcode: 572867
The Parish House will be closed on Monday, February 20th
in observance of President's Day
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This week's eChimes features |
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- Get a glimpse of Youth summer
- We need your gift to complete our Annual Giving Campaign
- Mask Update
- Interfaith Dialogue: Love & Marriage, February 15th via Zoom
- Special February Music Events
- Play at role in Youth Sunday on February 27th
- Order your Lent-in-a-bag
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- Two Parts of "The Story of Everything"
- St. James's DOESRS are heading to Utah
- We're looking to fill a seat at the Parish House
- Mindfulness & Meditation Wednesday Night series
- Hilary's last day
- Prayers of the People
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This Sunday, get a GLIMPSE of Your SUMMER.
The Summer 2022 Youth Preview is this Sunday, February 13, at 10:15 am in Valentine Hall. At the preview, you’ll learn all about the mission/pilgrimage trips and volunteer opportunities for our youth this summer.
There are trips for 5th graders thru college students, as well as plenty of chaperone opportunities. All in attendance will be entered into a $100 raffle to be put towards a trip!
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We need your gift to complete
our Annual Giving campaign.
So many of you have made your pledge to St. James’s for 2022. Thank you for your generosity and dedication to our church’s mission . There are still a number of you who have given in the past but haven’t yet committed to our 2022 campaign. Now is the perfect time to pledge.
Our mission is to transform lives through authentic relationships with God, with our neighbor, and with one another in these three areas: Community • Discipleship • Service.
And your pledge funds our essential mission.
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• Your pledges have taken us to 81% of our budgetary goal.
• We need to reach our goal of $2M and your pledge matters.
• Together we will do better – and
our church ministries, missions and outreach will flourish.
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UPDATE: A message from John about masks
I’m very happy to announce that after consulting with our wardens, other rectors, and our local Episcopal school leaders, we will return to a mask optional policy for our worship services. This policy starts on Sunday, February 27th and will apply to our 9 am, 11:15 am and 5 pm services.
It’s mask optional, so you can still wear masks when you come to our church but you’ll no longer be required to do so for our indoor services.
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Interfaith Dialogue:
Love & Marriage
February 15 at 6 pm, via Zoom
We’re excited to join Congregation Beth Ahabah for interfaith dialogues throughout the program year. Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Congregation Beth Ahabah will join us for a conversation about Christian and Jewish understandings of love and marriage.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
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Special Music Events
in February
We are excited there are wonderful music events happening during February. Be sure mark your calendar.
This Sunday, February 13th - 5:00 pm
The Youth Choir will sing Choral Evensong.
Sunday, February 20th - 11:15 am
The Parish Choir will sing William Byrd’s Mass for Four Voices.
Friday, February 25th - 7pm
Corey’s Gospel Hour is back after being delayed last year. Held in Valentine Hall.
For the full Music calendar go here.
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Youth Sunday
is coming back February 27.
Mark February 27th on your Church Calendar. That’s the Sunday St. James’s youth will take over the 9:00 and 11:15 services, including preaching, ushering, reading the prayers, and on and on. It’s usually one of the most inspiring Sundays of the year as we watch our teenagers display their growth as Christians, as future leaders, and as young adults.
There are roles available for everyone: speaking, non-speaking, and behind-the-scenes. If your son or daughter is interested in participating, please have them complete this Google form. |
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Lent-in-a-Bag
Brought to you by the Children’s Ministry, Youth Ministry, and Adult Formation Ministry.
Wondering how to connect with God and others during Lent? Lent-in-a-Bag is a one-size-fits-all curated collection of devotionals, calendars, and activities that all ages can use to engage with this holy season, as individuals or as families or other groups.
- Indicate if you plan to pick yours up or would like it delivered on February 27 and 28, just in time for Ash Wednesday on March 2.
- Extras will be available Sundays, February 27 and March 6.
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“The Story of Everything”
Our 2022 adult confirmation class will consist of two meetings a week. Everyone seeking adult baptism, confirmation, reception into the Episcopal Church or reaffirmation of baptismal vows will gather on Thursday evenings for House Church (prayer, study, reflection, and fellowship).
There's also a 5-part Lenten series--called The Story of Everything--that's open to all parishioners. It hits all the high points of the Bible: Creation, Crisis, Covenant with Israel, Christ, Church and the Coming Reign of God.
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OPEN TO EVERYONE: "The Story of Everything," Sunday Study: March 6 to April 3,
10:15 am to 11:00 am, Valentine Hall, taught by the clergy
FOR CONFIRMATION CANDIDATES: House Church: Wednesdays, March 9 to April 13, 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
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St. James’s Doers are heading to Utah.
As a church that identifies itself as Doers,
St. James’sers have been (understandably) frustrated by the limits the pandemic has put on our mission efforts. While we’ve organized missions to Hurley, VA, over the past two years, and we’ve participated in many local efforts, other plans have been delayed.
Well, on March 19, one of those delayed missions will finally happen when a group of eight
St. James’sers travels to Navajoland in Bluff, Utah, a very remote part of the state surrounded by a stunning array of national parks.
Originally scheduled for March 2020 (two years ago!), this mission will focus on working with the St. Christopher’s Episcopal Mission, which serves the Navajo people by providing worship facilities, pastoral care, and education and health care services. In recent years, the Mission has experienced difficulty generating sufficient, sustainable revenue to support the spiritual and secular needs of the Navajo community. Our team will help address this by working with St. Christopher’s to build “Tiny Homes,” which will house retreat attendees who come to visit the Mission and experience all it has to offer.
The new homes will also provide shelter to those in need in the Navajo community during the off season. In addition, our team will be helping to remove trees and debris that pose immediate threats to the existing Mission buildings.
We’re very excited to participate in this essential mission. And here’s hoping there’s more soon.
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We’re looking to fill this seat at the Parish House
St. James’s is looking for a temporary part-time Administrative Assistant, with an opportunity to become a permanent employee.
You’ll never be bored with these responsibilities:
• Greet visitors on the phone and in person
• Assist with print and copy jobs
• Help with creating and drafting MicroSoft Office documents
• Proofreading
We can also confidently say you’ll be working with a great bunch of people who love their jobs and are great to work with. If you’re interested–or know someone who’s interested–contact Michael Smith at HR@doers.org
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Introduction to
Mindfulness & Meditation,
our Wednesday Night class
(through February 23rd)
Our Wednesday Night Mindfulness & Meditation classes are a big hit. Even if you haven't been to a class yet, don't worry, you can still sign up to join in as St. James'ser Fraser Davis guides us in an exploration of how mindfulness can support us in bringing out our best selves.
You only need to register once for all the classes. After registering, you will receive an email from Zoom.
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Hilary's last Sunday is March 13.
The Reverend Hilary Streever’s last Sunday at St. James’s Episcopal Church will be on March 13, 2022. The party celebrating Hilary and her family will be held between the 9 am and 11:15 am services.
We are also collecting funds for a gift for Hilary as she departs from St. James’s. Please send checks or online payments marked “Hilary Gift” to the church office by Friday, March 4th.
Mark your calendars and plan to be at St James’s on this special Sunday as we celebrate the gifts that Hilary’s ministry have brought to our community and to wish the Streever family well on their next adventure.
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Click here to see the names of those we're remembering in our prayers this week.
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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