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It’s tonight!
We’re just hours away from the special FREE performance by internationally acclaimed Duo Organists Elizabeth & Raymond Chenault. Tonight at 7 pm, the team that has been called “the world’s premiere organ duo” by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, will perform a variety of music on our magnificent organ, followed by a reception where we can toast their performance.
The Chenaults just became the 2024 recipients of the Distinguished Artist Award from the American Guild of Organists (AGO). They’ll be honored in April at a special AGO Gala.
To learn more about their amazingly accomplished careers, go here.
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Get an early start on Mardi Gras.
Pick up your packets in Michaux House.
Mardi Gras Packets (your name tags, bid card, and raffle tickets!) have already been put together and you can get yours through Sunday in Michaux House. By picking up your packets in advance, you can skip check-in – and get right to the fun on Mardi Gras night!
Check out this year's
exciting Auction and Raffle packages.
Mardi Gras is just a few days away, but you can see all the available items right now, including a plane ride over Richmond, dinner parties, a week in Duck, and so much more when you go here.
We’re offering six packages with Buy It Now Prices. If you aren't able to attend in person, but would like to purchase one of these exciting packages, please email Grace Barrett at gbarrett@doers.org.
You can also see the Raffle items and purchase raffle tickets in advance and at the event. View our awesome raffle items.
Don't miss out on this fun and exciting night.
If you haven’t purchased your Mardi Gras tickets yet, now is the time. Why? Because the price increases to $50 on Monday. And even if you can’t go, you can make a contribution clicking here and scrolling to the bottom of the page.
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Three great opportunities
to live out our mission
this Summer.
It’s a very exciting and active time for missions at St. James’s. After a long period of discernment, the Missions Committee has generated a new mission statement:
“Following the example of Jesus Christ, the Missions Ministry of St. James’s seeks to cultivate and sustain mutual relationships with God, our mission partners, and each other.”
This summer, we’re attempting to live into our mission as we invest in relationships with three mission partners.
- Our Little Roses Home for Girls in Honduras
- Harvest of Hope on the Eastern Shore of Virginia
- Hurley Community Development Center
To see our Summer Missions flyer, go here.
To visit the Missions page on our website, go here.
Please note that the deadline to arrange for our Honduras Mission is March 15.
You can also support our efforts without ever leaving Richmond by participating on our Mission Committee. To know more, you can reach out to the chair of the Mission Committee, Julie Wade (juliecwade@gmail.com) or Rev. Blake Singer.(bsinger@doers.org)
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It's one of our most inspiring Sundays of the year.
This Sunday, February 11, Children and Youth will be taking over the services .... from lectors and ushers to choir members and LEMS, even preachers. It's always an inspiring and fascinating day.
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Olivia Sibley,
preaching at 9 am
Olivia Sibley is a senior at Trinity Episcopal School. She is an IB Diploma Candidate and captain of varsity cross country and indoor and outdoor track, and member of several clubs at her school such as FOCUS and Fellowship of Christian Athletes. She loves spending time with her family and staying active in her free time.
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Sarah Burris,
preaching at 11:15 am
Sarah Burris is a senior at Trinity Episcopal School. She will be attending the college of William & Mary next year. She is involved with an organization called FOCUS, and this summer she is going to be a first time leader at a FOCUS program, leading middle schoolers. She is also a student representative on her student government at school, where she has been given opportunities to speak to the student body. This includes speaking at chapel at the start of this school year where she spoke about her experience growing in her faith throughout high school. She enjoys walking to St. James’s on Sunday mornings from her house.
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The 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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DOERS Doing REAL LIFE
Valentine’s Day Bags
This Sunday during the Formation/ Sunday School Hour (10:15-11 am), join us in Valentine Hall to pack Valentine bags and make valentines for our outreach partner, REAL LIFE. We're providing Valentine Treat Bags for the 140 adults who are residents of the 12 REAL Life residences.
This is a great opportunity to involve people of all ages.
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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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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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Tuesday, February 12
Tuesday Men's Bible Study - 7:30 am, Valentine Hall
For details and contacts see the DOERS guide
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Wednesday, February 13 - Ash Wednesday
Living Faith Bible Study - 10 to 11:30 am
Currently on Zoom (in person gatherings TBD)
For details and contacts see the DOERS guide
Ash Wednesday Services
12 noon and 7 pm
Wednesday Night Dinner tonight
at 6 pm in Valentine Hall
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Thursday, February 14
Interfaith Dialogue - 7pm at St. James's
held in Valentine Hall
Session Topic: Jesus in Ancient Israel and Jerusalem
We’d love for folks to sign up in advance. Here’s the link.
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Ash Wednesday Services
February 14
Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the Season of Lent, a time of spiritual warfare, of fasting, penitence, and preparation for the Easter feast. Beginning in the tenth century ashes were imposed on this day upon penitent sinners in preparation for their restoration to full communion with the Church.
On Wednesday we will have Holy Eucharist services at 12 pm and 7 pm in the Sanctuary.
Ashes-to-Go outside the sanctuary from 8:30 am to 10:30 am
Please note we will have Wednesday Night Dinner at 6 pm in Valentine Hall.
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This Tuesday is the deadline to submit your bracket!
Remember to get your Lent Madness bracket in by this coming Tuesday, February 13. You can get your bracket in Valentine Hall this Sunday or you can print out a bracket here through Tuesday.
Brackets should be returned to Amelia, either in person, by email or in her mailbox in the Parish House.
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. LentMadness.org will go live next week.
Please be sure to put your name and email address on your bracket.
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Our next Interfaith Dialogue is this coming Thursday, Feb. 15, at 7 pm. We’ll be joining our friends at Beth Ahabah for session #2 – Jesus in Ancient Israel and Jerusalem. Each session stands alone but attending as many as possible will make it a richer experience.
We'll meet at St. James's in Valentine Hall at 7 pm for dessert and learning.
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February Young Family Social
is tomorrow.
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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Nursery for children age 4 years and under
8:30 am to 12:30 pm
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