10/21/2020

Opportunities to worship, share, learn, and stay connected at St James Episcopal Church in Manitowoc.

Please send your photos for upcoming Worship services: All Saints/All Souls (Nov 1 & 2) and Veterans/Military (Nov 8) We need your photo contributions for two special upcoming Worship services: Please send photos of your deceased family, friends, and other loved ones to remember in our All Saints and All Souls services at 10AM on November 1 and 10AM on November 2. (These can be from people who have died any year.) Please send photos of veterans (alive or deceased) or those actively serving to remember at 10AM on November 8. Photos can be of yourself, loved ones, friends, etc in uniform or not, older or current--whatever you'd like to share. Please share your photos to be included in the slideshow for these service. Send in as many as you like. As with slideshows in our previous Worship services, we do not include names or other identifying information in the slideshow video for privacy. Pictures can be emailed to info@mysjec.com or texted to Tony Karl. Please send your pictures as soon as possible. Thanks!  St James Weekly In addition to items in this email, the attached St James Weekly PDF includes other announcements, weekly Vestry Notes, and our weekly prayer list. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE 10/18 ST JAMES WEEKLY Mid-Week Worship - Wednesdays at 4PM Join us for a mid-week Worship service on Wednesdays at 4PM. Click the link to participate using a computer, laptop, tablet, or other device: go.mysjec.com/wednesday Or participate from any phone: Dial 1-312-626-6799 When prompted for Meeting ID, enter 670 567 006 then press # When prompted for Participant ID, press # When prompted for Password, enter 0 then press # [number zero] Everybody is encouraged to read/pray/sing at appropriate times during Mid-Week Worship. If you need to mute your phone for any reason, use your phone's mute button or press *6 to mute/unmute. Friday Morning Prayer - Fridays at 6:30AM Join us for a weekly Morning Prayer service on Fridays at 6:30AM. Click the link to participate using a computer, laptop, tablet, or other device: go.mysjec.com/friday Or participate from any phone: Dial 1-571-317-3122 When prompted for Access Code, enter 780 162 197 # If prompted for an Audio Pin enter # Everybody is encouraged to read/pray/sing at the appropriate times during Morning Prayer. If you need to mute your phone for any reason, use your phone's mute button or press *6 to mute/unmute. CLICK HERE FOR 10/30 FRIDAY MORNING PRAYER READINGS Bible Study - Sundays at 8:45AM We’ve concluded our study of John. Upcoming topics: **10/25: Video/discussion--Way of Love Episode 7: Learn **11/1: All Saints Day—Everyone bring a short introduction to share of a saint or person who you feel exemplifies living a life in the way of Jesus. **11/8: Video/discussion—We'll meet the nuns of Blue Stone Farm and see how they live in the rhythm of life on a small farm and how we might incorporate some of their thinking into our own lives **11/15—12/20: Bible Study on the Book of Galatians (1 chapter each week). We start at 8:45AM and end by 9:45AM (allowing a break before 10AM Worship starts). Click the link to participate using a computer, laptop, tablet, or other device: go.mysjec.com/biblestudy Or participate from any phone: Dial 1-312-626-6799 When prompted for Meeting ID, enter 580 876 932 then press # When prompted for Participant ID, press # When prompted for Password, enter 0 then press # [number zero] If you need to mute your phone for any reason, use your phone's mute button or press *6 to mute/unmute. Sunday Worship (Holy Eucharist) - Sundays at 10AM 10/25: For Our Nation 11/1: Feast of All Saints - We'll also have an All Souls Day service at 10AM on Monday 11/2 (using the same links as Sunday services). 11/8: Veterans/Military View and interact during our Sunday Worship services on Facebook or YouTube on Sundays at 10AM Central: go.mysjec.com/facebook OR go.mysjec.com/youtube You may need to refresh the page if you arrive before the live stream begins. If you 'Like' and 'Get Notifications' from our Facebook page you'll receive a notification each time we start a new live video. If you 'Like' and 'Get Notifications' from our Facebook page you'll receive a notification each time we start a new live video. If you 'Subscribe' to our YouTube channel and then click the bell icon you'll receive a notification any time we post a new video. Most of the words and song lyrics for the service appear in the videos, or you can download the bulletin: CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE 10/25 BULLETIN If you can't watch live, you can watch at the same links at a later time/day on Facebook or YouTube. St James Book Group meeting 10/28 at 7PM The St James Book Group is reading “The Dutch House” by Ann Patchett in October. The novel covers five decades of life centered around a large house in the Philadelphia suburbs. All are welcome to join us for a virtual book discussion on Wednesday, October 28 at 7PM. Copies of the book, provided by the Manitowoc Public Library interlibrary loan service, are available. Use the info below to participate. Please call Anne Schuette (920-242-2819) to obtain a copy of the book, if you have any questions, or if you have problems connecting on the evening of the meeting.  Click the link to participate using a computer, laptop, tablet, or other device: go.mysjec.com/bookgroup Or participate from any phone: Dial 1-312-757-3121 When prompted for Access Code, enter 868 097 381 # If prompted for Audio Pin, enter # Learn & Discuss: Labyrinths - Sunday 11/8 at 11AM Earlier in the year we introduced the idea of creating some form of labyrinth at St James. Different than a maze, labyrinths have been used by Christians for centuries as a spiritual tool. Join us at 11AM on Sunday, November 8 for an opportunity to learn more about labyrinths and then discuss and share ideas we might use to implement a labyrinth at St James. Signing up in advance is not required, but if you let Amma Diane know that you are interested, she will provide you with materials in advance (especially helpful if you’ll be phoning in). Call or email her to let her know.  Click the link to participate using a computer, laptop, tablet, or other device: go.mysjec.com/labyrinth Or participate from any phone: Dial 1-312-626-6799 When prompted for Meeting ID, enter 862 9032 7376 # When prompted for Participant ID, press # When prompted for Password, enter 0 # [number zero] St James Becoming Beloved Community conversation continues Sunday 11/15 at 11AM We've gathered on 9/13 and 10/18 to share our thoughts following the 7-week Becoming Beloved Community series and where God may be leading us in response. Participants want to continue the conversation about race and invite others to join at 11AM on Sunday 11/15. This series is designed to help us grow as a community of reconcilers, justice-makers, and healers who share a passion for the dream of God. Click the link to participate using a computer, laptop, tablet, or other device: go.mysjec.com/beloved Or participate from any phone: Dial 1-312-626-6799 When prompted for Meeting ID, enter 865 7336 7198 # When prompted for Participant ID, press # When prompted for Password, enter 0 # [number zero] Mental Health Awareness Our Worship service on Sunday, October 11 focused on mental health awareness. Mental health is important for everybody, especially in these times of increasing stress of politics and the pandemic. Here are some of the many helpful resources available in our area: MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES Phone numbers are area code 920 unless otherwise indicated. IN TIMES OF CRISIS National Suicide Prevention Lifeline – call 800-273-8255 (24 hours/7 days) Your call is confidential and free. No matter what problems you’re dealing with, whether or not you’re thinking about suicide, if you need someone to lean on for emotional support, call the Lifeline. People call to talk about lots of things: substance abuse, economic worries, relationships, sexual identity, getting over abuse, depression, mental and physical illness, and loneliness, to name a few. A skilled, trained crisis worker will listen to you, understand how your problem is affecting you, provide support, and share any resources that may be helpful.   Crisis Text Line – send a text message to 741741 (24 hours/7 days) Your texts are confidential and free. The Crisis Text Line serves anyone, in any type of crisis, providing access to free, 24/7 support and information via text messaging. A crisis counselor will help you sort through your feelings, with the goal of helping you feel calmer and safer. Resources and referrals are available, if necessary.   911 emergency calls – call 911 (24 hours/7 days) If you or a loved one is in immediate danger related to mental health concerns, 911 can help. Let the operator know you are calling about a mental health crisis, explaining their mental health history and/or diagnosis. You can ask for an officer trained in crisis intervention or trained to assist people experiencing a mental health crisis.   Manitowoc Co Human Services Crisis Intervention – call 683-4230 (Mon-Fri/8am-4:30pm; 888-552-6642 after hours) Provides telephone and in-person/mobile crisis intervention services for people experiencing a mental health and/or substance use crisis in which they may be a danger to themselves or others. Manitowoc County contracts with Northwest Connections to provided after-hours telephone and in-person crisis services.   INFORMATION, RESOURCES, SCREENING, DIAGNOSIS, SERVICES NAMI Helpline (National Alliance on Mental Illness) – call 800-950-6264 (Mon-Fri/9am-5pm) / www.nami.org Your call is confidential and free. Trained workers are prepared to answer your questions about mental health issues including: symptoms of mental health conditions; treatment options; local support groups and services; education programs; helping family members get treatment; programs to help find jobs. Or email info@nami.org   Painting Pathways Clubhouse – call 652-9952 / 1226 Washington St / www.paintingpathways.org Non-profit organization changes lives by empowering individuals with diagnosed mental illness, building community, and supporting recovery. PPC supports members in education, employment, housing, community support, and much more, while fully involving members in the operation of the Clubhouse.     Holy Family Memorial Behavioral Health – call 320-8600 / 339 Reed Ave / www.hfmhealth.org   Aurora Behavioral Health Center – call 793-7420 / 5300 Memorial Dr / www.aurorahealthcare.org   Bellin Health Psychiatric Center – call 433-6073 / 3415 Custer St / www.bellin.org   This list includes some helpful essentials, but there are a variety of other resources available. For other community resources, call 211 or go to www.211.org. Additional resources can also be found online or in your phone book. Thanks for your support! We appreciate your continued financial support while we are being the church in this different way. Checks can still be mailed to the church, and are regularly counted and deposited. You can also set up payments through your bank (most offer this for free). Online options are available with the link below. We know that these are difficult times for some, and we understand if you are unable to support the church financially. Please contact Amma Diane if you need help connecting to assistance or resources. CLICK HERE TO ACCESS SECURE ONLINE GIVING THROUGH OUR WEB SITE Our special offering in the month of October goes to the Rector's Discretionary Fund, helping people in need in our community-- please label your gifts accordingly. View our past services any time View our previous services any time you like on our YouTube channel: go.mysjec.com/youtube If you 'Subscribe' to our YouTube channel and then click the bell icon you'll receive a notification any time we post a new video. We appreciate your feedback Thank you to everybody who has taken the time to participate in our various opportunities to engage remotely for worship, sharing, learning, and connection. Until further notice we'll be maintaining our schedule on Sundays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, as well as other special services and remote gatherings. Thank you for watching/listening! Thank you for commenting and engaging with each other! And thank you for liking and sharing our videos, Facebook page, and YouTube channel to help spread the word! We appreciate your feedback about any of these new technologies we are implementing. If you had any technical issues or technical questions, please let us know. Please email your feedback and questions to info@mysjec.com St James Episcopal Church | 434 N 8th Street, Manitowoc, WI 54220 www.mysjec.com | facebook.com/sjecmanitowoc