Feel the power of a landmark civil rights moment.
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A Live Reading of
MLK’s Letter from a Birmingham Jail
on the steps of St. James’s
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On Monday, January 17th at 10 am, the steps of St. James’s will be alive with the inspiring words of Martin Luther King Jr.’s Letter from a Birmingham Jail. The letter will be read by multiple readers – including Mayor of Richmond Levar M. Stoney – with musical interludes performed live by Lisa Edwards Burrs. Click here to see the full line-up of readers.
This is the ideal way to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day – by being reminded of Dr. King’s wisdom, bravery, deep faith and unshakeable belief in the justice of civil rights.
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Please be aware that our 9 am and 11:15 am services are live-streamed each Sunday. Your image may be used in our broadcast.
Out of respect for people’s privacy, we will no longer be filming people at the Communion rail. And any shots of the congregation will focus on groups of people, not 2 or 3 people.
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Monday, January 10th
Community Yoga on Zoom:
Yoga for Mobility & Stability: 2:30 pm (suitable for beginners)
Vinyasa Yoga: 4 pm
Tuesday, January 11th
Tuesday Men’s Bible Study on Zoom: 7:30 am
Women's Bible Wisdom: 5:00 pm
Education for Ministry (EfM) on Zoom: 6 pm
Wednesday, January 12th
Living Faith Bible Study: 10 am
Newcomers Class: 6:00 pm
Valentine Hall
Thursday, January 13th
Men's Bible Study Breakfast: 7:30 am
Valentine Hall
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This week's eChimes features
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- Hello/Goodbye Celebration
- Let's get to know each other next week
- Introduction to Mindfulness & Meditation
- Winter/Spring Adult Learning schedule is out!
- Small Groups are coming back and we have great group choices.
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- 5 pm worship service
- Snowfest winter retreat is back! Be sure to register.
- Do you have a roadworthy car to donate?
- Pickup your offering envelopes
- Parishioners who died recently
- Prayers of the People
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Hello/Goodbye Celebration
This Sunday at 10:15, we’ll be saying goodbye to Mary Beth Abplanalp—who served this church with energy, imagination and love for nine years as our director of youth ministries. As you know, she’s taken a new job with Ministry Architects. But we’ll all remember her accomplishments here—like the mission trips she led, Church Virtual School, our confirmation program that became a national model, and so many other successes.
The celebration will be in Valentine Hall – with some of the windows opened –where we can do our best to show Mary Beth what she meant to our church.
We’ll also be able to say hello to Katie Ricard, who has assumed the role of director of youth ministries. To be as safe as possible, we won’t be serving food—so everyone can keep your masks on.
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Let’s Get to Know Each Other.
Newcomers Classes
This coming week - January 12th & 16th
Valentine Hall
Are you new to St. James’s? We can’t wait to get to know you better. Please accept our invitation to come to our Newcomers classes– two back-to-back sessions – the first on Wednesday evening from 6 to 7 pm followed by another on Sunday morning from 10:15 to 11 am. You’ll enjoy fellowship, worship, and learn the basics about Christian life & membership here at St. James’s.
The next Newcomers Class is scheduled for May 4 & 8, 2022.
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Introduction to Mindfulness & Meditation,
our new Wednesday Night class
(starting January 19th)
Living with more peace, clarity and open-heartedness is a healthy goal any time–but especially right now. In this 6-class Introduction to Mindfulness and Meditation series, St. James'ser Fraser Davis will guide us in an exploration of how mindfulness can support us in bringing out our best selves. You can register here.
Each class will include a short talk, guided meditation and mindfulness practices, and collaborative discussion to explore and practice calming our busy minds, taming the stories we tell ourselves, and cultivating social and emotional skills like resilience, intentionality, skillful communication, compassion, and joy. The final class will be taught by Br. Leo Campos, who will talk about how the practices can support our Christian faith and traditional Christian prayer forms.
Fraser is a certified mindfulness meditation teacher offering classes and workshops to individuals, groups, schools and organizations. She is certified by the Greater Good Science Center, University of California, Berkeley having completed their two-year Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification Program. She is also a 200-hour trained yoga instructor.
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The Winter/Spring Adult Learning
schedule is out!
You can click here to see the amazing range of opportunities to deepen your faith, strengthen friendships, and see your life and world in a whole new way. From Sunday Small groups to Wednesday Night Gatherings and everything in between, there’s so much to see and learn. Click here.
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The perfect place to connect.
Sunday Small Groups are back January 16!
There was a great response to our Sunday Small Groups in the fall, so we’re bringing them back from January 16 thru February 20 from 10:15 to 11 am.
Create powerful connections with fellow parishioners and with God as you and your group go deep with the topic of your choice
Registration is not required but is helpful. Sign up by Monday, January 17 for the Sunday Small Group of your choice here.
- Spiritual Practices for Discernment: A Practical Guide
(Gibson Hall Conference Room B)
God calls us every day to follow in Jesus’ way. Ever wonder how to listen for God’s voice, will and guidance? Join Bennette Burks for an exploration of Christian spiritual practices for hearing God’s call. This group will read a new book by Christopher Martin, With Gladness: Answering God’s Call in our Everyday Lives; and Henri Nouwen’s Discernment. For more information, contact: Bennette Burks at burks@3-eng.com.
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Fellowship Group (Michaux House Front Parlors)
Just want to hang out and chat? Grab a cup of coffee and meet with other St. Jamesers.
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Spirituality and Creative Expression (Michaux House Basement)
Please join us as we meet together for a time of fellowship, discussion, and creative “making.” Pack up your drawing pencils, yarn, watercolor, or hand work. Each week a different theme will be presented as we work on projects and create in community. Topics include: listening to Benedictine chants, readings from spiritual books, icons, and scripture. For more information contact: Nancy Hein at nancyjoyhein@gmail.com or 804.360.3265 (home).
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The 5pm Worship Service
The 5 o’clock service (soon to have an official name) will return soon–depending on the status of COVID in our area. The moment we know the return date, you’ll know too. Stay tuned for more details.
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A Winter Retreat
for 6th-12th graders
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Do you have a roadworthy car to donate?
ReWork Richmond, one of St. James’s outreach partners, is looking for a roadworthy car that can be used by one of its hard-working members. If you have a car you’re willing to part with, ReWork will clean it up, make any necessary repairs, and “sell” it to a member at a greatly reduced price.
All donations to ReWork Richmond are fully tax deductible.
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Pick up Your Offering Envelopes
The 2022 offering envelopes are now on a table in the Narthex, the entrance area of the church.
If you didn’t order any this year and want them, please call or email Poconna at (804)355-1779 ext. 311 or pthiel@doers.org.
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Parishioners who died recently:
William Morrison Flippen III (died 1/4/2022)
We commend Morrison to God’s love.
If you would like information on how to reach out to the loved ones of the deceased, please do not hesitate to contact the church office at 804-355-1779.
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Click here to see 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 contact Mary Brown or call her at 804-355-1779, ext. 313.
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St. James’s Episcopal Church | DOERS.ORG | (804) 355-1779
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