The Celebration is less than a week away. 

But TODAY is the deadline to get your tickets. 

This is a message for everyone who doesn’t want to miss out on the fun, the amazing food, the open bar, the surprise musical performance, and the fellowship that make The Celebration one of the most cherished and anticipated events of the year at St. James’s.

 If you want to be a part of this very special night, don’t wait. The deadline to reigister is today, October 20.

A suggested donation of $40 per person is requested.

You can pay online when you register or by sending a check to:

St. James’s Epsicopal Church, 1205 W. Franklin St., Richmond, VA, 23220. 

Please put Celebration in the memo line.

Friday, October 20 - Sunday, October 22

Parish Retreat

Orkney Springs, VA

Tuesday, October 24

Tuesday Men's Bible Study - 7:30 am, Valentine Hall

A weekly hour of fellowship, discussion of the bible, and good food.

Contact: Patrick Strickler,  jpstrickler@verizon.net

     Stephen Spraker, stspraker@gmail.com

Wednesday, October 25

Living Faith Bible Study - 10 to 11:30 am

Currently on Zoom (in person gatherings TBD)

This opportunity for spiritual refreshment and enlightenment begins with fellowship, a prayer followed by study and discussions that help to make our Christian faith a “living faith” and apply the witness of the Scripture to our everyday lives. 

Contact: Betsy Trow (804) 282- 4152 or betsytrow@gmail.com

Wednesday Noon Eucharist & Healing Service

held in the chapel located within the sanctuary

Women & Wisdom Bible Study- 5 pm, Michaux House room 302

This Bible study meets twice a month to read together through a biblical book or theme one at a time. We explore when and under what conditions the passages were written, and prayerfully ask how God is speaking through them now to us as Christ’s followers.

This year we will focus on the book of Isaiah

Contact: Becky DeCamp, rahylton2@gmail.com

NO WEDNESDAY NIGHT DINNER THIS WEEK.

We'll see you next Wednesday, November 1

THE CELEBRATION

Wednesday, October 25, 6 to 9 pm

The Dewey Gottwald Center

at the Science Museum of Virginia

Thursday, October 26

Women in Fellowship - 7pm

Meets on the second and Fourth Thursdays, 7 pm at the homes of parishioners.

This Bible study follows the lectionary and readings,

using them as a basis to discuss the upcoming week’s Gospel.

Contact: Kendal Sibley, KSibley@hunton.com

Laura Stickler, laurastrickler@gmail.com

Peek at the Week is now on the website (doers.org) too. So if you need to check in on what’s going on this coming week, click on the Peek at the Week banner (The Week's Events) on the home page: doers.org

• A Message from Bishop Stephenson
• Annual Giving Message
• Sign-up to Cook for the Taste
• Children's Ministry Supply Drive for SCAN Circle Preschool

• Youth - Come tee off next Sunday at TopGolf
• Youth - come cook for the Taste
• All Saints Necrology
• Reaching the clergy for pastoral care simplified
• Prayers of The People
• Diocese of Virginia

“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God.”

Bishop Stevenson has released a powerful video addressing the strife in Israel and Gaza that deserves your attention. The video has been posted on the Diocese website, which you can see by clicking here. 

"More than just a place of worship, St. James's Episcopal Church has become a sanctuary for our family. In the midst of our often hectic and scattered lives, it serves as a grounding force.

Gathering here on Sundays provides us with a sense of unity, peace, and spiritual nourishment, preparing us for whatever challenges or joys the coming week may hold. Our involvement in this faith community has not only deepened our faith but has also become an integral part of our family's identity and support."

-- Chris Peace

Chris's full remarks are very moving. To read them go here.

Your pledge, combined with the pledges of other St. James’sers, makes up our proposed budget – and creates opportunities for the over 60 ministries planned for the coming program year.

Look for our Steeple-o-meter in the Narthex, which will chart our progress as we move toward our goal.

Sign-Up to cook for The Taste

Mark your calendars! The Taste of St. James is on Wednesday, November 15 from 5 to 7pm. Please come for a night of food, fellowship, and shopping. Funds raised will support youth summer mission partners.

To make the Taste a success, we need your help!  If you are willing to cook, bake, or volunteer for the Taste, please visit our sign-up genius. 

For cooking, we need help making the following items:

breakfast casseroles

minestrone soup

butternut squash soup

chicken chili

sausage, white bean

kale soup

For our bake sale, we would love any of your specialties!

Not a cook or baker? Save the date and come support us at the Taste!

SUPPORT

SCAN's Circle Preschool Program

Please join the Children's Ministry in collecting much-needed supplies for one of our outreach partners, Greater Richmond SCAN. The supply drive will benefit SCAN's Circle Preschool Program (CPP).

CPP is the first and only preschool of its kind in our region. It serves children with early exposure to trauma and provides a unique healing environment through high-quality early education and intensive trauma-focused treatment.

Please drop-off supplies by Sunday, October 29.

You can drop off your donation at these locations:

• Sundays: the church Narthex and Michaux House, 2nd floor

• During the week: Parish House

Click here to see Circle Preschool Program Wish List.

If you have any questions, contact Ashlee Ligon at childrensministry@doers.org.

Tee it up at TOPGOLF

next Sunday.

We’re going to Top Golf next Sunday, October 29 from 6:30 to 8 pm. Come play some rounds with us, no experience – or clubs – needed!

To sign up, click here.

Looking for some

volunteer hours? 

On Saturday, November 4, we’re cooking for the Taste of St. James! Come out and make soups, breakfast casseroles, and peppermint bark with us. 

We’ll work from 9 am to 12 pm in Valentine Hall - breakfast and snacks will be provided. 

Come out and learn how to make something new!

All Saints Necrology

All Saints Sunday is November 5. On this Sunday we remember our beloved ones who have died. If you have someone that you want remembered, please send their name by Sunday, October 29 to Mary Brown at mbrown@doers.org.

Please note, if their name has appeared in the church bulletin during the last 12 months, their name is already on the list – and there’s no need to submit their name.

Reaching the clergy for pastoral care has been simplified. 

Moving forward, finding pastoral care will be easier and more direct. When you call (804) 914-2808 you’ll be put in direct contact with the clergy member on call, so there’s no need to call multiple clergy to find the one who can best provide you with the help you need.

We suggest you add this number to your contacts. You can also find it under Connect on the nav bar at doers.org.

Prayers of the People

Here are 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 email Mary Brown at mbrown@doers.org or call her at 804-355-1779 ext. 313