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This Sunday's Adult Forum:
Endowment Board Q&A
At the annual meeting, we all got a great overview of the Endowment Fund and how it works. But there’s a lot more to know. Please join us this Sunday in Valentine Hall at 10:15 for a conversation with the St. James’s Endowment Board. Not only will you meet Endowment Board members and learn about the essential role they play in the life of the church, but they'll also be available for Q&A.
We'll also be handing out the 2023 Endowment Fund Report, complete with a look back at the last year, detailed financials, and a list of Whitlock Legacy Society members.
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Readings for Friday
in the 3rd Week of Lent
The COLLECT
Grant us, O Lord our Strength, a true love of your holy Name; so that, trusting in your grace, we may fear no earthly evil, nor fix our hearts on earthly goods, but may rejoice in your full salvation; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
The GOSPEL: Mark 12:28–34
One of the scribes came near and heard Jesus and the Saducees disputing with one another, and seeing that Jesus answered them well, he asked him, “Which commandment is the first of all?” Jesus answered, “The first is, ‘Hear, O Israel: the Lord our God, the Lord is one; you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind, and with all your strength.’ The second is this, ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no other commandment greater than these.” Then the scribe said to him, “You are right, Teacher; you have truly said that ‘he is one, and besides him there is no other’; and ‘to love him with all the heart, and with all the understanding, and with all the strength,’ and ‘to love one’s neighbor as oneself,’ —this is much more important than all whole burnt offerings and sacrifices.” When Jesus saw that he answered wisely, he said to him, “You are not far from the kingdom of God.” After that no one dared to ask him any question.
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Next Young Family Social
is Tomorrow.
Our next Young Family Social will be from 4 to 6 pm at the home of Marisa and Will Trible (8203 Lydell Drive, 23228). It's sure to be a good time.
St. James’s will provide some snacks, water, and juice. Parents, please feel free to bring a favorite beverage or snack to share. Young Family Socials are open to anyone with children living at home.
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Hooray...
Brighter afternoons and evenings
Daylight saving time officially begins this Sunday, March 10, at 2 a.m., “springing forward” clocks by one hour.
If you don't Spring Forward you'll be an hour late for church.
Did you know....the U.S. started observing seven months of Daylight Saving Time in 1986, and has been observing eight months -- from March to November -- since 2007. Prior to 1986, it was observed 6 months.
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Lenten Discussion Series
resumes this Wednesday
The next session of our Lenten discussion series, St. James’s in Transition, is Wednesday, March 13,
at 7 pm, right after the Wednesday Night Dinner.
Penny will be leading our discussion focused on the church’s mission.
There will be childcare available during the meeting. Here’s the link to sign up.
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This Thursday
Meet the Author, Greg Jones:
Keeping the Christ ... in Christian
Join us from 6 to 8 pm on Thursday, March 14, to hear from the Rev. Greg Jones as he discusses his newest book “Keeping the Christ…in Christian”. Greg is a former associate rector of St. James's and currently the Rector of St. Michael's Episcopal Church in Raleigh, NC.
The event will begin with appetizers and fellowship followed by a presentation from Greg. Books will be available for $20 or you can purchase them on Amazon, and Greg will be available to sign books after his presentation.
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Lenten Quiet Morning:
A Morning of Learning and Practice
of Spiritual Practices
Saturday, March 16, 9 to 11:30 in Parkinson Room
In the midst of life we often struggle to find time to slow down and focus on ourselves as spiritual beings. During Lent, we often talk about taking on particular spiritual practices or disciplines…but we don’t always know where to start.
Join Rev. Amelia and special guest facilitator Fontaine Williamson for a morning of learning and practicing spiritual disciplines and practices. We are offering this time and space to introduce (or re-introduce) you to spiritual practices to help you deepen your connection to God on a day to day basis.
We will begin with a welcome and introduction, and then spend a few hours learning about and practicing spiritual practices that you can continue in your daily life. Please dress comfortably, bring a yoga mat or other mat or cushion to sit on, a water bottle, and journal.
Please RSVP to Amelia, aarthur@doers.org, or contact her with questions.
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Remembering those we love
with Easter Lilies.
The St. James’s sanctuary is filled with beautiful lilies on Easter Day. If you would like to contribute a lily in thanksgiving for a loved one or in memorial, now is the time to do it - March 18 is the deadline.
- The cost for each lily is $25.
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You can pay and send the names of those you wish to honor and remember by going to PushPay
Important: Put the names in the PushPay memo
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OR if you prefer, you can mail a check (with Easter Lily in the memo) and include a note with the names to:
Betsy Lee
St. James's Episcopal Church
1205 West Franklin Street
Richmond, VA, 23220
If you have any questions, please email Betsy at blee@doers.org
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Announcing new
Sacred Ground opportunities.
The Episcopal Church describes Sacred Ground as a “dialogue series on race & faith.” If you ask the more than 100 St. James’sers who’ve already participated in this program, they’ll tell you it’s an experience that will change how you see race, racism, and your own personal history.
Here’s how it works: Small groups are invited to walk through chapters of America’s history of race and racism while weaving in threads of their own family story, economic class, and political and regional identity. The 11-part series – spread over 4½ months to give you ample time for reading, viewing videos, and processing the material – is built around a powerful online curriculum of documentary films and readings that focus on indigenous, black, Latino, and Asian/Pacific American histories as they intersect with European American histories.
Suzanne Hall and Patty Duffy, both experienced Sacred Ground facilitators, will
co-facilitate classes with a maximum of ten participants every other Saturday from
9-11 am beginning April 6 and ending August 17. You can sign up here.
To learn more, go to the Sacred Ground page on the Episcopal Church website.
We’re working on adding another class or two.
If you’re interested in participating in Sacred Ground but Saturday doesn’t work for you, we’re considering two additional times:
Mondays from 4 to 6 pm or Wednesdays from 7 to 9 pm.
Go here to indicate which time(s) work better for you.
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Tuesday, March 12
Tuesday Men's Bible Study - 7:30 am, Valentine Hall
For details and contacts see the DOERS guide
Women's Wisdom Bible Study (WWBS) - 5 pm
Michaux House Room 302 or via Zoom.
For details and contacts see the DOERS guide
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Wednesday, March 13
Living Faith Bible Study - 10 to 11:30 am
Currently on Zoom
For details and contacts see the DOERS guide
Noon Eucharist & Healing Service - 12 noon in the Chapel
Wednesday Night Dinner tonight
at 6 pm in Valentine Hall
St. James's In Transition - 7 to 8 pm, Valentine Hall
Series looking at our transition process -- Mission, Part 1
Childcare will be available for this meeting. Please sign-up here.
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Thursday, March 14
Coffee on The Street - 9 am to 10:30 am
Corner of West Franklin and Birch Streets
If you’re interested in learning more about this ministry, contact Rev. Blake.
Contact: The Rev. Blake Singer, bsinger@doers.org
Meet The Author: Greg Jones
6pm, Valentine Hall
Book: Keeping the Christ ... in Christian
There will be fellowship, appetizers and discussion.
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Come be God's hands
in the World.
Mission work has long been a central part of life at St. James’s. And we’re excited to announce that – after a period of discernment – we’ll be offering three meaningful mission opportunities this summer. Three chances to create important connections. Three mission chances to start (or continue) relationships that change lives -- including yours. And three chances to make a difference in the lives of people in need.
Our Summer Missions are:
- Hurley Community Development Center (June 22 - 28)
- Harvest of Hope on the Eastern Shore ((July 14 - 17)
- Our Little Roses Home for Girls in Honduras (July 15 - 22).
- The deadline to sign up for the trip to Our Little Roses in Honduras is March 15.
We also have a fourth way to be God's hands in the world right here in Richmond, ProjectHomes (see below).
To learn more about our missions -- and to watch a video with Rev. Blake Singer and Katie Ricard that does a great job of explaining our Missions efforts -- you can go here.
For more information about our YOUTH missions, and to sign up, go here.
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Project Homes 2024
St. James’s will be partnering with Project Homes in Richmond for a week of service from June 17 - 21. The St. James’s team will be assigned a home and help with projects such as replacing windows, painting, carpentry repairs, and yardwork/cleanup. The team will meet from 9am - 2:30 pm each day and regather for dinner and prayer each night.
This week is intended for both youth and adults
- Youth ages 13-15 are invited to participate with an accompanying adult
- Youth 16+ that can drive are welcome to participate without an accompanying adult.
If you’re interested in signing up or learning more, contact Kyle Martin at kyle@bkmartin.com or 804-673-0138.
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Come help us make
Palm Crosses
on Sunday, March 17
Join us on Sunday, March 17 during formation hour for an All Ages palm cross making workshop!
During this workshop, you’ll learn how to make palm crosses, which we will then hand out at Palm Sunday. Come have fun and learn a new skill - we need to make over 300 crosses!
For our children, we will have another palm activity if they wish to do that instead.
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A service opportunity
on Palm Sunday you'll flip for.
Palm Sunday is March 25. This means The Palm Sunday Pancake breakfast
is approaching and we need cooks! Youth in grades 5-12, as well as any adults, are invited to volunteer for this fun event.
To sign up, click here.
For those attending, breakfast will be from 8:30 - 9:30 am and the Palm Sunday Parade will begin at 9:30 am. There is a suggested donation of $5 per individual, $20 per family.
All donations benefit youth missions.
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DOERS Doing
in the Community:
Creation Care
Our March Doers Doing activity focuses on Creation Care! Join us for a James River clean up at Belle Isle on Saturday, March 23 from 10 am-12 pm.
We’ll meet in the Belle Isle parking lot (300 Tredegar Street). Cleaning materials will be provided, just wear sneakers and bring water!
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Elevator is closed until further notice.
The elevator outside the sanctuary that gives access to people with accessibility challenges will be closed for the time being. Repairs are already underway and shouldn’t take too long. We apologize in advance to anyone inconvenienced by the repair work.
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St. James’s Episcopal Church | DOERS.ORG | (804) 355-1779
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