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2012 Diocesan Convention February 10-11, 2012
For more information about these and other convention issues, go to the Diocese website.
Nominate Diocesan Leaders. Would you, or someone you know, like to serve in a position of leadership in the diocese? Nomination forms are at the 2012 Diocesan Convention web site.
Volunteer to Help at the Diocesan Convention. Go to the form on the convention web site and choose one or more areas and times you would like to serve during the convention.
Would you, or someone you know, like to serve in a position of leadership in the diocese? Nomination forms are at the 2012 Diocesan Convention web site. Go to the form on the convention web site and choose one or more areas and times you would like to serve during the convention.
Regional Pre-convention Meeting. A pre-convention meeting is scheduled for January 29, 2:30 p.m. at Church of the Good Samaritan, Knoxville.
Calling all photographers! Respond to the 2012 Diocesan Convention theme, "Seek and Serve Christ in All Persons," by entering your photograph(s) in the first-ever juried diocesan photography competition and exhibition. The deadline for entries is Jan. 30. Details may be found on the competition prospectus on the Diocesan website.
Christian Formation
Sunday mornings at 9:15 a.m. every body has a place to be. Children ages 3 and under are in the Nursery. Children ages 4 through the First Grade and Second through Fifth Grade are Upstairs. EYC, which is Sixth through Twelfth Grades are in the Basement below the Nave.
Adults can participate in a discussion of the book Conversations with God, facilitated by Corinne Bell-Rummell, in the Library.
Or join in the Confirmation Classes for Adults, which will go through March 11. The Adult Confirmation Class is required for those who are desiring to be baptized, received, or confirmed in the Episcopal Church. The class also welcomes for those who are just curious or want a refresher course. The Bishop will visit St. James on March 25 for confirmation and reception of new members.
Check out the Metro Pulse Profile of John Mark
The Dec. 21 cover storyof Metro Pulse, "Questions of Faith: What's it all mean? A discussion with local spiritual leaders" includes a thoughtful interview with our rector, the Rev. John Mark Wiggers. Check it out and spread the word: trust.
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Weekly Events
Sundays:
· Holy Eucharist, Rite I: 8:00 a.m.
· Church school, 9:15 a.m.
· Choir practice, 9:30 a.m.
· Holy Eucharist, Rite II: 10:30 a.m.
Coffee hour right after service
Mondays:
· Centering Prayer, 6:00 p.m.
Tuesdays:
· Staff Meeting, 10:30 a.m.
Wednesdays:
· Holy Eucharist, 5:30 p.m.
· Fellowship Dinner, 6:05 p.m.
· Program, 6:45 p.m.
· Choir Practice, 7:00 p.m.
Saturdays:
· Helping Hands, 9:00 a.m.
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St. James Church welcomes all people. We believe that God's grace embraces and dwells in everyone. We welcome all people to ministry and worship regardless of race, ethnicity, creed, class, age, gender, marital status, physical or mental ability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. All are welcome.
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We Are. . .
... a growing Episcopal congregation – diverse, inclusive and friendly. The Lord is doing great things here and bringing wonderful people to share in the life of our parish. We are excited about the future He has in store for us.
Our community of faith cares for its members, reaching out in celebration and grief. We are present for and minister to each other. Our fellowship dinners and after service social time offer opportunities for connecting with each other.
We also look outward. Our church actively ministers to the community around St. James’. We have a food pantry, Helping Hands, which provides food for the poor. We have crews delivering Mobile Meals in the area, and we have two teams who provide meals at Volunteer Ministry Center on the first Friday and Saturday of each month.
We are offering programs to nurture spiritual growth with our active Sunday morning Church School, a Disciple course on Sunday evenings, and special events. For our children and young people, we offer such opportunities as Children's chapel, an active and friendly EYC, and an acolyte program. We hope your visit with us will be a blessing. Come and know us better.
Want to know more about St. James?
Read our Parish Profile here!
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The Diocese of East Tennessee
The Right Rev. George Dibrell Young III, Bishop
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