Modern Evensong goes all the way back to the traditions and practices of the medieval monastic offices of the Roman church. But it wasn’t until 1549 that they were consolidated and incorporated into the first Book of Common Prayer to feature choral music, readings, prayers, and sometimes a homily. It’s traditionally held at the end of the day, marking the passing of another day of faith. 

As St. James’s Director Music Mark Whitmire says, “To me, there is no better way to bring a lovely day to a close than the service of Evensong. A beautiful church, candles, readings, quiet reflection and beautiful music by choir and organ. It's as good as it gets. I hope you can join us.”

This Sunday evening at 5 pm, St. James's will hold one of only two Evensong services we hold each year. Our Parish choir will present music that will be sung at Gloucester Cathedral this August. You will hear gorgeous works by Thomas Tomkins and Herbert Sumsion. Please join us for this musically beautiful and spiritually rich service. For more details, click here.

For Adult Forum, our very own Sharon Wayne will be leading the Adult formation with a Diocesan's Creation Care presentation called “Seeing God in a Different Light” that promises to be inspiring and meaningful. Sharon is on the Diocesan's Creation Care committee and she’ll bring us up to date on their work and progress. Here’s a link to her presentation.

For our intergenerational event, we’re teaming up with the Children’s Center and focusing on creation care with various “Earth Day” projects. Come to Michaux House Basement and learn more. Dress Sunday church casual.

For our youth groups, Youth and their parents are invited to the Catacombs (underneath the Parish House), to finish a project from our MLK Service Retreat. Dress Sunday church casual.

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

Contact: Patrick Strickler, jpstrickler@verizon.net

     Stephen Spraker, stspraker@gmail.com

This Bible study meets twice a month, on 2nd and 4th Tuesdays, to read together

through a biblical book or theme at a time. We explore when and under

what conditions the passages were written.

Contact: the Reverend Amelia Arthur, aarthur@doers.org

We'll gather for a combination of fellowship, prayer, and Bible or book study.

Contact: the Reverend Blake Singer, bsinger@doers.org

This opportunity for fellowship, study and discussions that help to make

our Christian faith a “living faith” and apply the witness of the Scripture

to our everyday lives. Please contact Betsy for the Zoom link.

 Contact: Betsy Trow, betsytrow@gmail.com

Come discover all the amazing things happening at SJCC

Treat yourself to a night out. Enjoy a delicious meal prepared by our food team.

The Reverend Amelia Arthur will lead a water service.

The group meets on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month at a parishioner's home.

We’ll be following the lectionary, and reading and discussing the upcoming week’s Gospel.

For information about where we'll meet this week, contact Kendal Sibley.

Contact: Kendal Sibley, KSibley@hunton.com

We will put the menu in our Tuesday email and also post it on social media.

Wednesday Earth Day Service

On Sunday, April 23 from 1:30-3:30 pm come help clean up Peter Paul's gardens and put together new picnic tables.

There's no need to sign up, just show up and have a good time while helping in the community. Be sure to wear clothes you don't mind getting dirty and bring some gloves too.

Peter Paul is located at:

1708 North 22nd Street

Richmond, VA 23223

Peter Paul Development Center's mission is to support the residents of the East End and educate its students, equipping them to serve as positive contributors to their family, community and society.

This year’s theme is Hero Hotline: Called Together to Serve God! You can go here to learn more.

Here’s the link to our registration form (for students AND volunteers). Please fill it out and return it to Ashlee Ligon, either in person or by email – aligon@doers.org.

The Legacy Giving Committee is delighted to invite parishioners 70+ (or so) to a special Spring Luncheon in celebration and gratitude for you.

Please join us Sunday, May 7, at 12:15 in Valentine Hall (that’s right after the 11:15 am service).

Please RSVP by April 30 to Ben Ellis at bellis@doers.org or by calling Ben (804) 355-1779, ext. 365. Thank you!

All adults interested in being confirmed when the bishop visits on Sunday, May 21st, please contact Blake at bsinger@doers.org.

If you think you’d like to help out, call Jay Sandusky, Director of Communications, at 804.355.1779, ext 344 or write to him at jsandusky@doers.org. 

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

For Diocese of Virginia news and information, visit: https://www.thediocese.net/

You can always find the eChimes at doers.org/eChimes.