Know anyone interested in joining Cub Scouts? The pack at St. James is having on open house on Monday, August 26 at 6:30 pm. Boys and girls are welcome! Cub Scouts are for ages kindergarten - 5th grade. See the flyer for more details. | |
Connect aka Belonging
You are Welcome
This Sunday at 10:45 in the Guild Hall
"Just as love of God begins with listening to his word so the beginning of love for our brothers and sisters is learning to listen to them." Dietrich Bonhoeffer
"For as in one body we have many members, and all the members do not have the same function, so we, though many, are one body in Christ and individually members one of another. Having gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us use them." Romans 12:4-6
Connection enriches the meaning of parish membership and discovering the gifts of God in people.
Connection helps the newcomer answer these questions: Where do I fit in? Can I make friends in this church? Is there room for me relationally? Does this church need me? Can I find a place to belong and serve? Am I safe here?
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Summer Schedules
May 25 - September 1
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Want to know if we need additional volunteers for a specific week? Click one of the service schedules below. If you see a +Add button on a particular serving role, that means someone has declined their assignment, and we still need a volunteer to fill in. You can click +Add to sign up for that spot. | |
Would you like to join EfM?
Education for Ministry (EfM) will begin a new session in early September when we have the requisite six participants which is the minimum number for a class.
The EfM program is designed to help us prepare for ministry in the church or in life. We pray each week, at the end of the communion service, “And now, send us out to do the work you have given us to do, to love and serve you as faithful witnesses of Christ our Lord.”
At our Confirmation, we ask God to “Renew in these your servants the covenant you made with them at Baptism. Send them forth in the power of the Spirit to perform the service you set before them.” EfM offers an opportunity to discover how to respond to the call to a Christian life.
Questions? Contact:
Deb Bagby, (316) 612-0628, debagby@gmail.com or
Lowaine Robison (805) 612-4016,lowainer@hotmail.com
We are starting EfM (Education for Ministry) on Wednesday, September 11 this year.
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Learn to Livestream!
Attention St James Family! We are seeking volunteers to help run the weekly livestream process. We are looking to build a team of 6 or more folks to run this on a rotational basis. To ramp up, it is recommended that you shadow the fellas from Wichita Livestream a couple of times or you can shadow Woody Swain or myself when its our turn. Everyone young and old can learn this skill and be part of an essential ministry to connect the parish virtually each week. If interested or you know of anyone that might be interested that isn't a member but likes this kind of stuff, contact Danny Blair, Bert Clark, or Woody Swain. Also, as a reminder you can watch any episode of St James' church serve by going to www.youtube.com/@StJamesWichita
Until then see you on the InterWebs!!
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Holy Cross Day
Holy Cross Day is on September 14 each year. This year at all worship services on Sept. 14 and 15, we will celebrate salvation brought to us by way of the Holy Cross. The observance includes the use of lots of fresh basil sprigs. If you are growing basil and are willing to share your harvest with us that weekend, your bounty will be very appreciated. Everyone is invited to bring a small cross from their household. The crosses may be placed on the altar prior to the service for a special blessing. Please take crosses home after worship the same day you bring them.
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Basic A
Our 8-week introductory course about the Episcopal Church will be held in the chapel on Tuesday evenings October 8 through November 26. Confirmation, which is open to all who complete the course, will be held at St. James on March 30, 2025.
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Outreach Committee
You are invited to join the Outreach Committee on Tuesday, Sept. 3 at 4:00 p.m. in the church lounge to hear Susan Moellinger, founder of Passageways, a faith-based group that seeks to help military veterans needing support. Passageways focuses on housing and other kinds of support for homeless veterans. Come and learn about this ministry.
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Sandwich Saturday - Pet Assistance
Needed for Sandwich Saturday: cat or dog food. If bringing dry food, please place in one quart plastic bags. Please label each bag so that we know if it is cat food or dog food.
Many people need help with feeding their furry friends. Please leave donations by front desk in the container for Sandwich Saturday.
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The St. James Outreach Committee is beginning the annual back to school drive. We will be collecting supplies for 26 schools that Pando Initiative serves. The drive will run August 10th through September 8th. Hygiene items and school supplies along with back packs are needed.
A list of suggestions can be found here, and there are extra flyers at the front desk. Please put the donated items in the basket by the red door. Thanks for your help with this drive.
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Nursery Volunteers still needed!
We are still short-staffed in the Nursery and need volunteers. To keep the nursery open and operating, we need 10 volunteers to commit to a Sunday every 2 months. You can spend time with our kids, love them, and minister to their needs. If you are interested, please contact Chelsea or call the office, 683-5686.
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Parish Prayers for the Week of August 18 | |
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In the Anglican Cycle of Prayer: La Iglesia Anglicana de Mexico
In the World Council of Churches Cycle of Prayer: Cape Verde, The Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Senegal
In the Kansas Cycle of Prayer: Pray for Trinity, Atchison
Those discerning a call to the priesthood:
Paul Leeker, Elizabeth Wenger
Those serving in the military:
Davis Jackson; Will Corkins; Maureen Tanner
Those in trouble, sorrow, need, sickness or any other adversity: The Myers family; Brad M.; Gabe; Shonda C.; Matt R.; Michael H.; Emma R.; Wes R.; John D.; Joel K.; Casey M.; Michelle L.; Janet C.; Buck & Gladys; Fred; Gail P.; Gerry H.; Thelma; Mary K.; Susan G.; Peggy S.; Ed & Kim; Jean E.; Darwin P.; Judy T.; Sam & Beth; Barbara S.; Bill M.; Hazel S.; Allie N.; Kris S.; Larry R.; Simon family; Drew H.; Elena S.; Bella P.; Daimon; Anna; Briana P.; Sylvester; Pat; Andy S.; Sue C.; Martha L.; Joseph B.; Joan J.; Jayne P.; Deb H.; Dal H.; Carole U.; Bill & Carolyn; Marge R.; Janice M.; Marcia & Lowell; Jerry M.; Gus G.
Those who have recently died: Roger Pitts; Ken Breeden; Anne Coffin; Mary Nelson; Darrell Arnold (brother of Debbie Pfingston)
Some who have died in August in the past: Jewellean Alford; Jim Basham; Sally Bell; Betty Blair; Katharine Burns; Robert D. Clark; JuRie Cole; Janis Cooper; Bob Cowdery; Eila Daily; Jenny Davis; Russell Duckworth; Paul Edwards; Toby Graves; Jimmie Grey; Lois Griffith; George Harris; Pat Heeren; John Howell; Joy Johnson; Sage Joyner; Brian Kahl; Lorayne King; Nan King; Delmar Klocke; Rick Kuenneth; Bea Kumberg; Cathy Lawrence; Diane Lewis; Richard Lewis; Donna Littleton; Samuel Massimini; Carol McEwen; Joan McRae; Ruth Meyer; Aldee (Al) Miller; Matt Mitchell; Doris Moran; Roger Nyenhuis; Duane Rector; Ted Riley; Barbara Ritchie; Dean Ritchie; Caroline Rowley; Dave Rumley; Cynthia Rutherford; Lloyd Tritle; Elisabeth Wannow; Sonny Watson; Judy Wilkinson; Brenda Wright
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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“Love God, Love God’s World” Creation Care Curriculum
“Love God; Love God’s World” is a nine-session, film-based curriculum designed for Episcopalians anywhere on the journey with creation care and environmental ministry—from newcomers looking to take their first step to seasoned leaders seeking a transformative small-group experience.
Sessions have a similar structure to the popular Sacred Ground curriculum and include films and readings, faith-based reflections, and discussion questions—each written by a different contributor and drawing from personal contexts and experiences. Participants will discover ways to learn, pray, advocate, and conserve.
Find session titles, authors, and a sample session online; register your small group to get access to the full curriculum.
Contact the Rev. Caroline Howard, Curate for Creation Care to learn more about how the Diocese of Kansas is Loving God's World and how to get involved.
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Discerning God's Call Retreat
Formerly called the Vocationers’ Retreat, Discerning God’s Call is a weekend welcoming all seekers in the Diocese of Kansas created to support their response to God with their lives. Hosted by the Commission on Ministry and led by the Canon for Spiritual Life and Clergy Care, the Vocationers’ Retreat is strongly recommended for those exploring ordained ministry and for others who are interested in exploring more formal lay ministry.
The retreat will use techniques in the Christian art of discernment so that each participant is personally invited to reflect with God in community. There will be time for large group learning, small group sharing, and personal time of guided reflection. Content will include exploration of various expressions of professional vocations, learning about Bishop Kemper School for Ministry, and the official ordination process in the Diocese of Kansas.
- When: Friday, August 23 at 6 pm to Sunday, August 25 at 11:30 am.
- Where: Upton Hall at Grace Cathedral, Topeka - 835 SW Polk
- Cost: $40
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Registration: Register online
Overnight accommodations are available at Upton Hall on the diocesan property or area hotels.
Upton Hall has 8 bedrooms with private and semi-private room options offering twin beds and 5 full shared bathrooms. Linens and towels are provided. Depending upon the number of registrations you may have a private room or you may share a room. Cost is $40/person.
Some Topeka hotel options:
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The Cyrus Hotel is a Marriott branded hotel, located downtown with contemporary styled rooms. $146-$209/night depending on availability. 920 South Kansas Avenue, Topeka, Kansas 66612, 785-596-0500
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Ramada Inn, $91/night, 420 Southeast 6th Ave, Topeka, Kansas 66607, 785-380-8042
Participants who choose to stay in a hotel are responsible to make their own reservations. Contact the Diocese of Kansas to inquire about potential discounts. Meals and snacks will be provided at Upton Hall throughout the retreat.
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Diocesan Convention October 18-19, 2024
The 165th Convention of the Diocese of Kansas is scheduled for October 18-19, 2024 at the Wichita Airport DoubleTree Hotel. Friday, August 9 is the deadline to submit convention business including nominations for elected diocesan leadership positions. Nominations are now open for elections at the 165th Diocesan Convention. Nominations may be submitted through this webform https://episcopal-ks.org/2024nomination
- Council of Trustees: One clergy at-large member; 3-year term.
- The Very Rev. Casey Rohleder is not eligible for reelection.
- Council of Trustees: One lay at-large member; 3-year term.
- Dr. Beth Fitz Gibbon is eligible for reelection.
- Council of Trustees: One lay at-large member; 2-year unexpired term.
- Mr. Mason Weber, appointed by the Council to finish the first year of the term, is eligible for election.
- Disciplinary Board: Four clergy members and three lay members, 3-year terms.
- All incumbents are eligible for reelection.
Further Requirements for Nominees:
- Lay nominees must be confirmed members of a Diocese of Kansas parish and at least 16 years old.
- Clergy nominees must be canonically resident and in good standing in the Diocese of Kansas.
- Per diocesan Canon III.3.1, membership on the Council of Trustees and Disciplinary Board are mutually exclusive.
- To aid in the sequencing of elections, nominators will be asked for their preference between the two bodies.
The chair of the Nominations and Elections Committee, the Very Rev. Laurie Lewis, can be contacted with questions at laurie@ststephensec.org.
The deadline for submission of all convention business is August 9, 2024.
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