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Our first Interfaith Dialogue is this Tuesday.
The first meeting of our most ambitious Interfaith Dialogue ever is just around the corner. This Tuesday, we’ll be joining our friends at Beth Ahabah for session #1 – Jews, Israel, and Jerusalem leading up to the birth of Christianity. See above for the full schedule.
Each session stands alone but attending all four will make it a richer experience. We’d love for folks to sign up in advance. Here’s the link.
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The Chenaults are here getting ready.
Are you?
The Chenaults have been spending lots of time here at St. James’s over the past few weeks preparing for upcoming performances, including their concert here next Friday, February 9, at 7 pm. In addition to being considered the finest organ duo in the world, they were just honored with the 2024 National American Guild of Organists Distinguished Artist Award. To learn more about them, go here.
The concert is free and open to all, so we encourage you to invite friends to join you.
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Please note, we’ve moved the Worship section to the bottom of eChimes on Friday. It will still be at or near the top of the Sunday email. | |
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Tuesday, February 6
Tuesday Men's Bible Study - 7:30 am, Valentine Hall
For details and contacts see the DOERS guide
Women & Wisdom Bible Study (WWBS) - 5pm
Michaux House Room 302 or via Zoom.
For details and contacts see the DOERS guide
Interfaith Dialogue - 7pm at Beth Ahabab
held in Beth Ahabah's main meeting building (modern bldg.)
Session Topic: Jews, Isreal and Jerusalem leading up to the Birth of Christianity
We’d love for folks to sign up in advance. Here’s the link.
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Wednesday, February 7
Living Faith Bible Study - 10 to 11:30 am
Currently on Zoom (in person gatherings TBD)
For details and contacts see the DOERS guide
Wednesday Noon Eucharist & Healing Service
held in the chapel inside the sanctuary
Wednesday NIght Dinner
6 pm in Valentine Hall
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Thursday, February 8
Thursday Men's Breakfast Bible Study - 7:30 am, Valentine Hall
For details and contacts see the DOERS guide
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
Women in Fellowship - 7pm
For details and contacts see the DOERS guide
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Friday, February 9
Chenault Duo Organ Recital - 7pm
followed by a reception
Saturday, February 10
Young Family Social - 4 to 6 pm
at the home of Reverend Amelia Arthur (3918 Hanover Avenue).
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This week's eChimes features | |
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Have you caught Lent Madness yet?
Lent Madness began in 2010 as the brainchild of the Rev. Tim Schenck. In seeking a fun, engaging way for people to learn about the men and women comprising the Church’s Calendar of Saints, Tim came up with this unique Lenten devotion. Combining his love of sports with his passion for the lives of the saints, Lent Madness was born. (Think March Madness, but with saints).
The madness begins when you fill out a bracket (only one per person, please), then during Lent you go to LentMadness.org to vote on the latest saint matchup. You can also find out previous results.
You can get your bracket in Valentine Hall until Tuesday, February 13, or you can print out a bracket here. Brackets should be returned to Amelia, either in person, by email or in her mailbox in the Parish House.
Please be sure to put your name and email address on your bracket.
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A Few More
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
for Mardi Gras
In order for our Krewe of Doers to have a great time at Mardi Gras we need a Krewe of Doers to put on the party.
We still need volunteers for these behind the scene roles .... set up / decorations and clean-up.
Go here to sign up.
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Let the Good times roll!
Join our Krewe of Doers for a night of fabulous food, drinks, raffles, and an exciting live auction. It's sure to be a fun filled night! Get your Madri Gras tickets here.
Your generosity will support St. James's Financial Outreach Committee by funding yearly grants to our 10 local outreach partners. To read why all Madri Gras proceeds will be going to Outreach this year and who our Outreach partners are, go here.
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Meet our Outreach Partners
Between now and Mardi Gras, we’ll be highlighting all ten of our Outreach Partners on Instagram (@sjec1205) and FaceBook (St. James's Episcopal Church)
We started on Wednesday, and we’ll have one every (business) day right up until Mardi Gras. Each post also includes a portion of the thank you letter we received from our partners plus information about their mission.
Here are our 10 local Outreach Partners: ACTS, CARITAS, Circle Center Adult Day Services, Greater Richmond SCAN, Peter Paul Development Center, REAL LIFE, Safe Harbor Shelter, St. James’s Children’s Center, Virginia Supportive Housing and ReWork Richmond.
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Children and Youth Sunday.
One of our most anticipated Sundays.
Next Sunday, February 11, is Children and Youth Sunday. This year we're combining the Children's Sunday and Youth Sunday. It's sure to be extra special.
Children and Youth will be taking over the services .... lectures, sermon, ushers, choirs and more. There’s still time for you to be a part of Children and Youth Sunday. We are looking for lectors and ushers for the 9 am and 11:15 am service.
Interested youth should email Katie at youth@doers.org.
Interested children and parents should email Ashlee at childrensministry@doers.org.
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Blessing of The Keys
We're also doing the The Blessing of the Keys for St. James’s tenth graders on Sunday, February 11 during the 9 am and 11:15 am. We hope all tenth graders will come to receive a blessing for all the exciting freedoms on the horizon for them.
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More Parish News & Ways to Get Involved | |
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Wednesday Night Dinners
We have 14 more Wednesday Night dinners scheduled between now and May 22 (with two weeks off around Easter). Many of our Wednesday nights will also include Adult Formation activities. So keep an eye out for more information.
We’ve also changed the way you can buy Season Passes. In addition to a full season pass, you can buy a pre-Easter pass or a post-Easter pass.
Go here for details.
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It’s time for the February
Young Family Social.
The February Young Family Social will be Saturday, February 10 from 4 to 6 pm at the home of Reverend Amelia Arthur (3918 Hanover Avenue).
This is always a fun gathering for both parents and children. All are invited -- St. James’s will provide light snacks, water, and juice. Adults are welcome to bring a favorite beverage.
Young Family Socials are for any family with children at home.
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We’re so close!
to making our goal
We're less than $40,000 from reaching our goal of $1.8 and we need YOUR help! It's not too late to mail in your pledge card or go online to make your pledge.
You can even set up your recurring gift at the same time you make your pledge. It has never been easier to make your pledge!
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Save these
winter dates.
We've made it easy to know what’s happening here at St. James's.
Click here to see the full Winter calendar (which is printable).
There are also printed schedules in the Narthex and Valentine Hall.
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Nursery for children age 4 years and under
8:30 am to 12:30 pm
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Thanks for the reading the entire eChimes. Amazing! | | |
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