Regular Gatherings
Kevin Jeske-Polyak • January 6, 2024

St. James is proud to offer gathering space for ministry groups within the church and community groups with a shared mission to provide outreach to our neighbors, Here are some of the gatherings that occur on a regular basis:


SUN: Sunday Morning Christian Formation. (Library). 9:15 am - 10:15. Join Fr. John Mark at 9:15 am on Sundays. We will be discussing various subjects. 


MON: Centering Prayer.  (Zoom 1st & 3rd Monday, Zoom & Library 2nd & 4th Monday). 6 pm - 7 pm. Zoom Link  Meeting ID: 813 3584 8679, Pray. In Being Here, acclaimed poet and theologian Pádraig Ó Tuama.


TUE: Tuesday Morning Discussion Group.  (Zoom). 11 am - noon. Meeting ID 816 8271 5668 and Passcode 481655. Contact: Margaret mbick7@gmail.com, or call 865-384-7422 for assistance.


TUE: Tuesday Evening Prayer.  (Nave). 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm.


TUE: The Soul of the Indian.  (Zoom). 6 pm - 7 pm. "Black Elk Speaks" by John G. Neihardt. The story of Black Elk, an Oglala Lakota medicine man. Contact: rondmorton@gmail.com for the link.


WED: The Book of Genesis.  (Conf Rm A). 10 am - 11:15 am. Beginning Wed, Feb 7, until Wed, Mar 13 Contact: mariewcantrell@gmail.com.


THU: Thursday Study Group.  (Parish Hall). 10 am Discussing a wide variety of topics to help us grow and expand spiritually and mentally. Sometimes we study a book for several weeks, view movies, or have speakers. Often we go out for lunch afterwards. Give us a try! Call or email Nancy Pullen with any questions - 415-722-0139 or nepullen@gmail.com.


THU: Praying the Anglican Rosary.  (Zoom). noon. One hour of praying the Anglican rosary. All are welcome! Meeting ID: 836 8961 2206 | rosary. Contact: cynthia.thornburg16@gmail.com or mbick7@gmail.com.


THU: Thursday Evening Prayer.  (Nave). 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm.


SAT: Helping Hands Ministry Group.  (Food Pantry). 9 am - 10 am every other Saturday. Feeding and tending God's sheep by taking prayer requests and distributing bags of groceries. Join our Helping Hands clients and volunteers for a festive holiday meal Saturday, Dec 2 from 9 am - 10 am in the Parish Hall. For more information, contact Ginny Combs gcombs1947@outlook.com.


SAT: Prayer Shawl Ministry Group.  (Library). 10 am every First Saturday of the month. Knitting and crocheting combined into a prayerful ministry and spiritual practice reaching out to neighbors in need of comfort and solace, as well as in celebration and joy. Contact Suzanne Farkas sfarkas1926@gmail.com for more information.


SAT: Episcopal Church Women.  (Parish Hall). 10 am every Third Saturday of the month. Enjoying hands-on involvement in church life, celebrating the children of St James, and sponsoring parish-wide opportunities. Contact Nancy Pullen nepullen@gmail.com for more information.

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