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Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper will be at 6:15 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 21 in the Parish Hall. Our hosts will be the St. James Men's Group. Donations will be accepted at the door.
Ash Wednesday, February 22
7:00 a.m. Imposition of Ashes and Holy Eucharist
12:00 p.m. Imposition of Ashes and Holy Eucharist
5:30 p.m. Child-Friendly Ash Wednesday Service in the Parish Hall. All are welcome to attend this simplified service that will include the imposition of ashes and Holy Eucharist.
7:00 p.m. Imposition of Ashes and Holy Eucharist
Morning and Evening Prayer during Lent
During Lent we will keep the Daily Office at St. James. We will have Morning Prayer at 8:00 a.m., Monday through Friday, and Evening Prayer Monday through Friday at 5:30 p.m., except Wednesday when will continue with our Service of Healing and Holy Eucharist at 5:30 p.m. These services are all held in the chapel. Volunteer worship leaders will lead Morning and Evening Prayer from the Book of Common Prayer. These services are open to all and last about 20 minutes.
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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Episcopal Digital Network
‘Sermons That Work’ expands with new offerings, ideas | | [Episcopal Church Office of Public Affairs] Sermons That Work, the popular and heavily utilized offering for clergy and lay leaders from the Office of Communication, is expanding to provide additional services. Launched on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 22, the expanded Sermons That Work will continue to offer ready-to-preach sermons and weekly Bible study, while now providing [...] | | 2/22/2012 3:31:44 PM |
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Los populares Sermones que funcionan de la Iglesia Episcopal se expanden con nuevas ofertas e ideas | | [Oficial de Asuntos Públicos] Sermones que funcionan [Sermones que iluminan –en la serie en español], una oferta popular y muy utilizada por el clero y líderes laicos de la Oficina de Comunicación, se expande para ofrecer servicios adicionales. Lanzada el Miércoles de Ceniza, 22 de febrero, la ampliada serie de Sermones que funcionan seguirá ofreciendo [...] | | 2/22/2012 3:39:20 PM |
Episcopal Digital Network
Video: Ashes to Go | | [Episcopal News Service] One of a growing number of Episcopal Church priests takes Ash Wednesday out of the church and into the streets or, in this case, the train station. | | 2/22/2012 4:46:08 PM |
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The Diocese of East Tennessee
The Right Rev. George Dibrell Young III, Bishop
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