Saturday

• Funeral for The Rev. Robert Haden at 11 a.m. in the Nave; Reception to follow
• Holy Eucharist Rite II with Allelu! at 5 p.m. in the Nave

Sunday

• Spoken Holy Eucharist Rite I at 7:30 a.m. in the Nave
• Adult Formation Hour at 9 a.m. in the Trinity Room
• Sunday School for Children at 10 a.m. in the Atrium
• Holy Eucharist Rite II with Choir at 10 a.m. in the Nave

Monday

• Morning Prayer at 8:30 a.m. in the Sanctuary 

Wednesday

• Focused 45 Yoga at 9:30-10:15 a.m. in the Trinity Room
• Chair Yoga at 10:30-11:15 a.m. in the Trinity Room
• Healing Prayer and Holy Eucharist at noon in the Chapel

Saturday

• Spoken Holy Eucharist Rite II at 7:30 a.m. in the Nave

To participate in Christoph's meal train, click the button below.

Acolyte and Senior Recognition is this Sunday, May 14 at the 10 a.m. service. Join us as we give thanks for the ministry of our Acolytes and celebrate our graduating seniors.

From Sunday, May 14 to June 4, St. James will be observing Mental Health Awareness Month with a new formation series called Caring Faithfully for Our Mental Health. Professionals from several areas of our community life will join us each week to discuss the importance of de-stigmatizing mental healthcare and how issues affect different age groups, from youth to older adults.

Join us on Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5960851208

Please RSVP to Diane Jacober at jacoberd@bellsouth.net or call the church office at 828-693-7458.

Newcomer Welcome! Please join us for a Newcomer Cafe in Stillwell Hall next Sunday, May 21 at 9 a.m. during the Christian Formation hour for light refreshments, coffee and fun fellowship with other newcomers and long-time members. Whether you are new to the area, looking for a spiritual home, or started attending months ago, we pray you have been blessed by the worship and that our parish will continue to be a blessing to you. If you have children, we would love to have them join us!

Morning Prayer on Mondays will continue at 8:30 a.m. in the Sanctuary. Start your week off with a simple, spoken morning prayer service Mondays in the Sanctuary area of the Church. No sermon, no music, no livestream. Just prayer in the rhythm of the Daily Office.

Join us for our midweek healing Holy Eucharist at noon every Wednesday in the Chapel. This service lasts no longer than 45 minutes so anyone can attend, either on a lunch break or in the midst of running errands.

Gluten free wafers are available during communion for those with celiac disease or medical issues. You may request this gluten free option at communion from the chalice bearer. 

Upcoming Yoga Classes will be May 17 and 24. We are offering two classes: the first class, Focused 45, will start at 9:30 a.m., with participants arriving and getting settled at 9:20. Focused 45 is very active, meaning poses will often go from standing to the floor and back again. Participants for Chair Yoga will arrive at 10:20 to set up for a 10:30 class start time. Chair yoga offers the support of the chair for all participants and the use of the chair as a prop for those who want to stand for certain poses. Contact the instructor, Dianne Hunter, for any questions. Register here or email Teri Smith at 828-694-6938.

The next Men's Fellowship gathering is Tuesday, May 23 at 9 a.m. at Mike's on Main in Downtown Hendersonville. Please wear your nametags.

We’re having a Shoe Drive for Church of the Advocate (COA) in Asheville during the month of May! The COA’s Sole-mates Closet needs new or gently used athletic shoes and boots in all sizes and new socks in all sizes. Donations may be put in the bins in the narthex or dropped in the reception area.

Save the date for the 2023 Hunger Walk on Saturday, September 23. We are looking for parishioners who are business owners that would like to sponsor the event. Sponsorship levels as follows: Supporters: $250- $499, Patrons: $500-$999, Angels: $1,000 - $2,999. Sponsors are listed on the Walk t-shirt, on the Henderson County Hunger Coalition Website, and thanked in local newspapers following the Walk. Email Alex Kealy or Bonnie Bryan with questions.

Calling all children & youth! Celebrate the end of the year with an ice cream party on Sunday, May 21 after the 10 a.m. service. Ages 0 through high school will meet in the Bell Tower Courtyard for ice cream, fun and games!

Tired of Emails? Youth and Parents Can Stay Connected with St. James via text. Join our Remind account by texting @2fhfhb2 to 81010. We will post upcoming events, photos, and reminders here and all will go directly to your phone.

Can You Do Dinner for Our Youth?

One way to continue to support Christoph and his ministry is by being involved! We need folks who will provide dinner for about 10-12 folks whenever we have EYC. Please stay and eat with our students. They are awesome. Teenagers eat most anything and right now we have no one with food allergies. Pizza, tacos, sandwiches, and a vegetarian option for Christoph! Contact David+ to sign up. Dates are: Sunday, June 4, Wednesday, June 14, and Wednesday, June 28, all at 5:30 p.m.

Baptismal Sundays coming up include Pentecost Day, May 28, and the Bishop's Visitation on June 11. If you or a family member desires to be baptized, please let David+ know.

Registration is open for Vacation Bible School on June 26-29 from 9 a.m. to noon each day. This year's theme is “Tree of Healing!” Hosted by Trinity Presbyterian with the help of Grace Lutheran and St. James Episcopal Churches, VBS is open to children entering Pre-K through 5th grade. Students finishing 6th grade and up are welcome to volunteer. Email Diane King or call 828-674-1461 for more info.

The funeral for The Rev. Robert Lee Haden, Jr. will be held on Saturday, May 13 at 11:00 a.m. at St. James. The service will be livestreamed on the St. James Facebook and Youtube pages. Click here to view the bulletin.

To ensure that you receive St. James emails in your inbox, please add office@stjamesepiscopal.com to your contact list. If you have issues getting our weekly emails, call Mindy at (828) 693-7458 or email mindy@stjamesepiscopal.com.