Our Weekly News & Updates
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Sitting outside under the stars watching the movie last Friday night, two things struck me. We were made for Joy. And we were made for relationships.
The Divine Dance we call the Trinity is a model of both. The persons of the Trinity delight in one another, as in "Behold, this is my Son, the Beloved, in whom I am well pleased!" And the Trinity models a God of interactive Creation. We are given the gift of being able to live in both, as well.
Now is it the "business" of the Church to have movie nights? Depends on who you ask. But we are about being a fellowship, and Friday night certainly fit into that category, as will the ones in the future. So many things fall into that yes/no category. I am thankful for the joy-filled engagements I had, and that is definitely what we are to be about.
Find ways to connect! Seek for the joy in whatever you do! Both are gifts from God.
Blessings,
Rock+
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Please let us know if you would like to attend our VBS this year August 9-12 4pm-5:30pm through this link by July 28th. We are looking forward to having a wonderful session based on the parable of the sower. We are also in need of volunteers and youth leaders. Please email Miriam if you can help us!
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Gentlemen, it's time to gather again for ROMEOS today, July 13th, at 11:30am at Kreggers Tap and Table (9523 Kings Charter Drive, Ashland, VA 23005)
We hope to see you there!Make sure to bring your appetite, the food is great.
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Please join us on August 21st at 5pm for a cookout. This is open to all current and prospective choir members and their families. We will meet at the Smith's house in town on Chapman St. We will provide hot dogs, hamburgers and ice cream. Plan to bring a side dish to share and BYO beverages. To RSVP, please complete the link here.
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We had an awesome time gathering to watch Luca this past Friday night! We hope you will put it on your calendar to join us on Friday, July 23rd to watch an 80s throwback movie. It will be a blast!
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Join us for IN PERSON Eucharist:Rite II service on Wednesday morning at 7:30am in the church. Please still wear your masks. We are thrilled this service is opening back up in person. We will have coffee and bagels with spreads in Brydon Hall afterward. If you would like to watch live, please click HERE.
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We hope you will join us for one of our in person indoor Sunday services.
8:30am- Eucharist: Rite I (no music)
10am- Eucharist: Rite II (with music)
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We have loosened our restrictions for our worship services as cases continue to decrease. Here are a few reminders for our Sunday indoor services:
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We will no longer be requiring sign-ups, or checking-in. Just come to either the 8:30 or the 10 am.
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We will be cleaning between services.
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We will still be requiring masks when in the service while we are all not yet fully vaccinated or for folks who are immuno-compromised.
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We will reserve the balcony for families with unvaccinated children. (They are not required to sit there but may.) We ask all others to sit downstairs.
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We will reserve a section of the seating for social distancing in the seating.
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Our Parish Retreat at Shrine Mont is being held October 15-17. If you would like to go ahead and sign up, email us. You can mail us your deposit (50%) or bring it by. We so hope you will join us for this glorious time in the mountains for a deepening of your faith and time of connection together!
The cost will be:
- Adults (age 18+) $160
- Teens (ages 13-18) $80
- Children (ages 4-12) $60
- Young Children (0-3) Free
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Vacation Bible School
Please let us know if you would like to attend our VBS this year August 9-12 4pm-5:30pm through this link by July 28th. We are looking forward to having a wonderful session based on the parable of the sower. We are also in need of volunteers and youth leaders. Please email Miriam if you can help us!
Yoga- July 22nd
We will have our second Yoga night on July 22nd in the field behind the church taught by the fabulous Becky+. This will be outdoors. Please feel free to bring your children to play on the playground with us, while the parents get a chance to stretch and breathe.
Family Movie Night
Our next movie night will be July 23rd and we will be watching an 80s throwback movie! Join us for popcorn, hot dogs and s'mores!
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OUTREACH
"We rise by lifting others." -Robert Ingersoll
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Saint James the Less Free Clinic
Right outside our Saint James the Less Free Clinic our very own, Flory Brockwell, did her Gold Award Girl Scouts project by donating a food pantry. It is available 24/7 if people might have an immediate need. Please feel free to come by and donate non-perishables to this. It would be an incredible blessing to our community.
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ACES is in need of the following items:
- Pantry: Canned mixed vegetables and canned potatoes
- Adult Clothing: Men's jeans (sizes 36 and larger)
- Warehouse: Oscillating or box fans
ACES will be open on both Mondays and Wednesday from July 7th thru the remainder of the summer (or until further notice) Thank you for your continued support!
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ACES Senior Ride Program
ACES joined with MCEF (Mechanicsville Churches Emergency Functions) in 2014 to offer rides to seniors (60+) who are no longer able to drive but would like to stay in their home as long as possible. This free transportation program is for scheduled medical appointments, grocery shopping and for personal business, such as banking. Our riders must be ambulatory. We also provide rides to anyone who may have a medical condition that requires frequent trips for medical treatments such as dialysis or chemotherapy. An envelope is provided to our riders so that, if they wish, they can make a donation to help sustain our program. Additional information can be found on their website (www.aceshanover.org) by clicking on the tab “About Us” and then “Services.”
We would love to increase the number of volunteer drivers for their program.
Their potential drivers are asked to provide a copy of their DMV record and take an 8-hour AARP Safe Driving Course – the cost of both is reimbursed by ACES. A background check is required and that is handled by the Senior Rides program. Their drivers use their personal vehicles for the transportation of our senior riders and are paid 25 cents per mile. In addition, through Risk Management of Virginia, they provide liability insurance that protects the driver and the rider. If you are interested in driving for their program, please contact us on the ACES Senior Rides phone line at 804-543-6115 or call ACES at 798-2784. You may also contact them at email address: youraces@verizon.net. Additional information can be found on their website (www.aceshanover.org) by clicking on the tab “About Us” and then “Services.”
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POP TOPS
We are still collecting Pop Tops for Ronald McDonald house. Hang on to them or bring them by when you can. This is a valuable resource that goes to help families with children in the hospital here in Richmond.
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PETER PAUL
Students at present time need school supplies. They would be grateful to receive any of the following:
- note book paper
- spiral note books
- high lighters
- pencils
- pens
- erasers
- pencil boxes
- crayons
- markers
In front of the Coleman Center there is a small closet for non- perishable food. Students and families can take what they need. Canned food and small boxes are requested. Cereal boxes are too big. These donations would be much appreciated as well. You are welcome to bring the donations here and we can get them down there. Thank you!
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Wednesday, July 14, 2021
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7:30am-Eucharist Rite II (in person)
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Link to watch service
Thursday, July 15, 2021
- 10:30am- Book Club (online)
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Link to join
Sunday, July 18, 2021
- 8:30am- Eucharist: Rite I Worship
- 10am- Eucharist:Rite II Worship
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Link to watch service
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Link for bulletin
Monday, July 19, 2021
- 10:30am- Grief Group (in person)
If you can't join us live-time, no worries. All of our services can be viewed at your convenience afterward on Facebook. All our Sunday morning and Contemplative services will be posted on our YouTube Channel, "St. James the Less Ashland VA." You can access that here.
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Lord, we lift up this nation struggling with itself these days, reeling from this pandemic and its repercussions. Encourage us to faithfulness, righteousness, and compassion for all God’s Children. We lift up Justin, Archbishop of Canterbury, Michael, our Presiding Bishop, Susan, Jennifer, and Porter our Bishops, Rock and Becky, our priests, and Harrison, our deacon. May they be strengthened and encouraged as the work with us to proclaim your Good News in this world. We pray for Joe, our President, Ralph, our Governor, and Steve, our Mayor, and all our elected officials. Guide them to lead us to the common good.
We ask your prayers for peace; for goodwill among nations; and for the well-being of all people. Remembering especially Gus, Pat, Dick, Erin, Joanie, Anna, Meredith, Madge, Mary Ann, Katie, Molly, Amy, Meghann, Mark, Carol, David, Alice, Dennis, Barbara, Colin and Caleb, Jimmy, Michael Fox, Alex Gillette, Bill & Beth Arrott, Bill Blakemore, Mason, Jan Meacham, Karl Meyer, Chambers Cromwell (friend of Betty & Jim Moore), Horace Crowe (friend of the Meyer’s family), Delaney Thompson family, Aubrey Fletcher, Dee Alvarez, Shelby, Lyla Buchanan, Kimette Cannady, Pam Gillette, Melanie Fischer, Dennis Folsom, Tom & Fran Burke (Beth Renswick’s aunt & uncle), Ginny Miller (Carol Barnes’ sister), Carter and Lila (family of Betsy Snipes and Kristina Raney), Shirley Dols, Jay Hart, Cliff Pierce (cousin of the Wehman-Hopkins family), Jack, Judy Malory, Connie Geisenderfer, Paul Robb, Roxanne, Sarah Reece, William Timberlake, Doc and Karen, Jonathan Smith, Anne Ericksen (Julie Ericksen’s mother-in-law), Debra Bernard, and Dick Shirey, Rev. Dr. Susannah Metz and the Diocesan Search Committee for our new Bishop.
We ask your prayers for the poor, the sick, the hungry, the oppressed, and those in prison. We also ask your prayers for those serving in the diplomatic corps, the military, and as missionaries: Kemper Jones, Greg Ericksen, Matthew Thomas, Philip Morison, James Ashley, Andrew Brunson, Jordan Fox, and Katherine Murphy.
We ask your prayers for those who have died.
We ask your prayers for those who grieve.
We pray for the governments and governing bodies of Metropolitan Richmond: For the Boards of Supervisors, Councils, Administrators, and government employees of Charles City, Goochland, New Kent, Powhatan, Ashland, Petersburg, and Hopewell.
For all those who seek peace in the world and for ourselves, that we may bring about God's Kingdom here on earth. For our enemies, and for those who wish us harm.
Praise God for those in every generation in whom Christ has been honored.
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THIS PAST SUNDAY'S SERMON
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NeverTheLess and Weekly E-News Deadline: If you have an announcement to be shared with the parish, please get the information to Kasey no later than noon on Monday. Thanks!
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July 14
Wright Brockwell
July 15
Sandi Shirey
Danielle Sergi
Madelyn Stone
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July 17
Leslie Shelton
July 19
Jan FitzHugh
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