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St. James Garden and Grounds help appreciated this Saturday afternoon (March 25)!! Starting 1-1:30: leaf raking, winter pruning, weeding; on parking lot side, Yale Street areas, and Memorial Garden. Questions: contact Anne Clark or Pat Butin. Possible rain date: Saturday, April 1, 2023.
Sign-up now to take part in the dramatic reading of the Passion on Palm Sunday, April 2 at 10:45 a.m. The sign-up sheet is on the front desk.
This is the final weekend to submit a dedication for Palms and Lilies. Dedication sheets are at the volunteer desk, and must be turned in by Monday, March 27 to be printed in the upcoming bulletins.
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Special Holy Week Service Honors The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Each year in Holy Week the clergy of the Episcopal Diocese of Kansas gathers to renew ordination vows and to bless holy oils for use in our parishes. The service will be held at 10:30 a.m. at St. John's, Wichita. Considering that the Chrism Mass will happen on the 55th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination, we will honor his memory in our liturgy. Please stay following lunch for a presentation by diocesan historian Jim Beck about the closing of St. Augustine's church in Wichita (a historically black congregation). There are still things to be learned (or reminded of) about what was done in the past and which we would choose to rectify given the opportunity today. Everyone interested is invited to attend this unique service.
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Holy Week is coming up, which means many services with many volunteers roles to fill. If you would like to participate in the Holy Week services as a volunteer, please sign-up using this link. Schedules will be entered early next week, so please sign up this weekend. | |
Yom HaShoah
Holocaust Commemoration
Who will tell the story when the last survivor is gone? As we approach the end of the last generation of Holocaust survivors, the world is confronted by this haunting – and sadly – ultimate question. "My Survivor" is a film which takes a fresh look at this inevitable reality by exploring the life-changing experiences of some of the five hundred University of Miami students who participated in a landmark educational initiative. This dynamic group of young adults learned about the Holocaust through the intimate intergenerational relationships they forged with members of this remarkable, but rapidly disappearing survivor population.
Recognizing that learning takes place life-long, inside and outside of schools, through social interaction, and increasingly through digital media, Dr. Chaset sees "My Survivor" as a way for future generations to learn the lessons of resilience that she was privileged to learn from her parents. You can explore more about the film and watch it at this link. https://www.my-survivor.com/
The film My Survivor will be shown
at 1:00 p.m., Sunday, April 2
at the Joan S. Beren Wichita Jewish Community Center
1850 N Woodlawn Blvd., Wichita, KS 67208
Please RSVP to jfruhauf@mkjf.org if you would like to attend the movie.
The Holocaust Commemoration will take place
at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 4
at The WSU Metroplex
5015 East 29th St N, Wichita, KS 67220
Please show your support for all those that have lost so much, by attending this free event.
Contact the Mid-Kansas Jewish Federation for questions
316-686-4741 or jfruhauf@mkjf.org
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This Weekend! Guild Hall Players presents Three Sisters by Anton Chekhov Thursday, March 23 through Saturday, March 25 at 8 pm and Sunday, March 26 at 7 pm. This modern classic play is the story of a family at the beginning of the 20th century and is brimming with timeless comedy and drama. Seating is limited and you can contact the church for reservations. Tickets are still only $12 for adults and $10 for students and military. Directed by Phil Speary with a top notch cast of 16, you won’t want to miss this production.
March 30th is the final date for Stations of the Cross. We are meeting each Thursday during Lent at 6:00 pm. Everyone will gather in the entryway near the red doors, and we will walk together to the station.
The Ministry of Eucharistic Visitors begins soon (immediately following Easter). Volunteers are welcome to join this crucial and caring ministry to individuals who are not able to be with us at worship. Please email motherdawn@stjameswichita.org to express interest and become an EV today.
There will be a Spring Assembly of the Daughters of the King that will be focused on Creation Care - everyone is invited to attend. The modest attendance fee covers lunch on site at St Stephen’s where the assembly will be held. Please call 316 634-2513 and a registration form will be mailed or emailed to you. For more information you can also contact Mary Sloan.
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Old English Tea
Thank you to everyone who has responded. So far I've gathered that the Old English Tea is near and dear to us and will continue with the help of many volunteers. (Whew!)
What is your earliest memory of the Tea? What's your favorite part? What would you change? How do our guests view the Tea? How can the money we raise be increased to reflect all the effort we put into this event?
Please add your voice to the discussion. Email me and I'll report the results in April.
Faithfully yours, Peg Bowman
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Sacred Ground Dialogue Circle
meets in person on the the third Tuesday evening each month at 6:00 pm. This is an excellent and emotional education about race in America. To find out more about Sacred Ground, talk to Deb Bagby or John Robison who will facilitate, visit the Episcopal Church's webpage, and/or see this PDF.
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It's time to fill Easter eggs for our kids. Grab a bag of empty Easter eggs from the basket by the front doors to fill up with your special goodies. Then drop off the filled Easter eggs back into the basket. Please drop off the Easter Eggs by Palm Sunday, April 2nd. The Easter Egg Hunt for the kids will occur at 10 am on Easter day. | |
St. James/St. Stephen’s Book Club meets in person at St. Stephen’s every Thursday at noon. New reading fans are always welcome. Questions, contact Mary Sloan. | |
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Co-Chairpersons have been named to lead our adoption of a refugee family through the International Rescue Committee (IRC). Suzanne Laycock and Jessica Moore will serve as co-chairs of the committee. Names for members of the "core team" are still being collected (we need 10). If you can be committed to this project for a year, please notify Suzanne, Jessica, or the parish office.
You are most welcome to join us for this month’s Outreach Meeting which will be held on Tuesday, March 28 at 4 PM in the lounge. We will discuss our recommendation for the recipient of this year’s St. James Perpetual Endowment’s charitable distribution, and we will discuss ways we can assist with our church’s adoption of a refugee family through IRC (International Rescue Committee). Hope to see you there.
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Breakthrough ESS Seeks Shower-Up Volunteers for Wednesdays between 8:30 and 11:00 am. Volunteers will help set up the showers, wipe down the showers, and clean up. If interested, please contact Rachel Newell, Director of Development at Breakthrough ESS at 665-8616.
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The Kansas Children’s Service League is sponsoring a Child Abuse Prevention Day on Friday, March 31. To show your support for this issue, please wear blue on March 31. Also, please post a picture of yourself in blue on social media. Use #WearBlueDay2023 and # BuildingTogether. You can also tag KCSL on facebook (@MyKCSL) and on Instagram (@kansaschildren).
RealityU needs volunteers for Finance Workshops at these schools on these dates: Coleman Middle School on March 30 and Gordon Parks Middle School on April 3. If one or both dates work for you, enroll at realityU.org.
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Undies Sundays Drive
The St. James Outreach Committee is beginning the annual Undies Sundays Drive. This drive collects new underwear for the Wichita Children's Home. It will begin on Saturday, March 4th and run through Sunday, April 2nd. Please help by donating new underwear in sizes infant through adult. There is a special request for diapers sizes 5 and 6. They also request no tights. There will be a basket by the red doors for donations. Thanks for your help. Mary Klocke, chair
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We will have an Easter Egg Hunt at 10:00 am on Easter Sunday.
The Nursery is open each Sunday from 8:15 am - 12:00 pm and special events for newborns to five years of age. We are looking for volunteers to assist Lauren. To volunteer, contact Chelsea.
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Parish Prayers for the Week of March 26 | |
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In the Anglican Cycle of Prayer:
The Anglican Church of South America
In the World Council of Churches Cycle of Prayer:
Czech Republic, Poland, Slovakia
In the Kansas Cycle of Prayer:
Pray for the students and faculty of the
Bishop Kemper School for Ministry
St. James Church prays for these individuals as well:
Our seminarian, Maddy Bishop
Those serving in the military:
Will Corkins, Maureen Tanner
Those who have recently died:
Larry Heeren; Chris Rogers; Joy Johnson; Fr. Bill Horn
And those who have died in Marches past:
Marsha Bacon, John Bell, Jack Burns, Mary Deeter, Jecca Evers, Douglas Fleming, Sally Goodland, Christine Hebert, Kay Hoffman, Steve Jordan, Jean Lehr (Showalter), Ida Miller, Larry Mitchell, Nancy Rollins, Art Woodman
Those in trouble, sorrow, need, sickness or any other adversity:
Roger; Robin H.; Rick M.; Lisa F.; Anna, Janet, R. Chris, Jeremy, Christopher H.; Dick & Judy M.; Adrienne; Gene B.; Evan and Sue L.; Terrisa C.; Liz; Marilyn T.; Jaime; John O. and family; Darwin P.; Brianna P.; Peer M.; Drew H.; Kai; Ron D.; John R.; Marge R.; Phil S., Celia B.; Sylvester; Sharon & Jerry; Jan. M., Edna & James; Andy S.; Pat; Peggy S.; Gary; Deb H.; Bill and Jeri; Jayne P.; Barbara H.; Suzy R.; Helen B., Bill and Carolyn, Dave W.; Carole; Bob and Sue; Dal; Gus; Joan J.; Martha L.; Betty; Marcia & Lowell; Sage; Joseph B.; Jerry M.
For the sake of privacy, we do not list the last names of those who are on our prayer list because of trouble, sorrow, need, sickness, or adversity. We do our best to include last name initials in the event that two parishioners with the same first name exist.
If your prayers have been answered, let us rejoice with you. Please contact the office to let us know we can remove your prayer request. If you have prayers you would like added to the prayer list, please contact the office at office@stjameswichita.org or 316-683-5686.
Loving, Liberating and Life-Giving
Grant, O God, that your holy and life-giving Spirit may so move every human heart, that barriers which divide us may crumble, suspicions disappear, and hatreds cease; that our divisions being healed, we may live in justice and peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
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Episcopal Summer Mega Camp registration is open!
Camp Wood YMCA features a variety of activities such as horseback riding, archery, climbing tower, canoeing, kayaking, swimming, water slide, mud slide, arts and crafts, and sports. The volunteer Episcopal staff provides solid Christian education, featuring worship, music, small group discussions, and prayer.
When: June 4-10, 2023
Where: Camp Wood YMCA, Elmdale, KS
Who: Students in grades 3-12 for 2022-23 school year (you must have finished third grade to attend); Camp is NOT restricted to Episcopalians or regular churchgoers. All are welcome, so feel free to invite friends and family.
Cost: $500 through April 3, 2023; $550 after April 3. There is a $35 non-refundable deposit due at registration.
Payment plans are available. If you choose, UltraCamp will automatically divide the cost of camp over the remaining months between when you register and the start of camp.
Registration: online via UltraCamp starting January 1; priority deadline is Monday, April 3
Scholarships: You can apply for scholarships on the registration form. Information about your household income will be required. Scholarships are awarded by a committee. Your parish should also be able to provide some scholarship money.
Cancellation Deadline: Two weeks prior to the start of the camp session for a 100% refund.
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Discernment Day registration open
Discernment is the church word for decision making with God. It is the art of integrating knowledge of self, prayer, community, scripture, with faith to listen for God’s voice guiding your journey. If you sense a nudge within you toward a life that wants to live more fully, this day will assist you. Whether you are considering intentional lay ministry in your parish or ordained ministry, the day in Emporia at St. Andrews will be informative and assist the next good step in your journey with God. Register online here.
When: Saturday, April 22, 9 am - 2:30 pm
- Where: St. Andrew's, 828 Commercial St., Emporia
- Cost: $20, includes lunch (scholarships available)
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Parishes invited to diocesan-wide trash pick-up day
This year, the Care of Creation Task Force of the diocese is encouraging each parish to hold a trash pick-up activity on Earth Day, April 22. Any piece of trash can travel through storm water drains and find its way to the Gulf of Mexico. The trash clashes with the wildlife living there causing tremendous damage. We'll continue to post information here! (Brought to you by the Land Use subgroup.)
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