10/27/2021

We value our diverse community. At St James Episcopal Church we welcome and celebrate diversity in age, race, nation of origin, citizenship status, gender identity, sexual orientation, social status, political view, background, ability level, marital status, and anything else that makes us unique. We strive to be an inviting safe community for all.

Please send your photos for upcoming services:

All Saints/Souls (11/7) and Veterans/Military (11/14)

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/Souls observance at 10AM on November 7. (These photos can include people who have died any year.) Please send these by November 4.
Please send photos of veterans (alive or deceased) and those actively serving to remember in our Veterans/Military observance at 10AM on November 14. Photos can be of yourself, loved ones, friends, etc in uniform or not, older or current--whatever you'd like to share. Please send these by November 11

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. We'll also re-use photos from last year's slideshows unless you tell us otherwise. Pictures can be emailed to info@mysjec.com or texted to Tony Karl. Please send by the dates listed by each service.

St James Weekly for week of 10/24

In addition to items in this email, the attached St James Weekly PDF includes a variety of other announcements, updates, and our weekly prayer list.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD ST JAMES WEEKLY

Mid-Week Worship - Wednesdays at 4PM (Zoom)

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.

St James Book Group - Wednesday 10/27 at 7PM (Zoom and in-person)

The St James Book Group plans to meet in the St James Fellowship Hall and via Zoom on Wednesday, October 27 at 7PM. Those gathering in-person should wear masks and spread out. Books are available through the library, most book stores, and through online retailers, and Kindle and audiobooks are available. As always, even if you have not read the book you are welcome to join in the discussion. If you have technical difficulties contact Amma Diane Murray 920-860-5152.

The book being read and discussed this month is A Most Beautiful Thing by Arshay Cooper.

This is a story about triumphing over adversity, of mentorship and personal investment, of sports and endurance, and of faith—in yourself, in others, and your team. Arshay Cooper was part of the first all-Black high school rowing team, a feat that landed him on the cover of the Chicago Tribune. It would also catapult his life that at one time seemed destined for destruction—“it takes a village to raise a child, and our village is gang members, drug dealers, drug addicts, and prostitutes. It’s easy to become a product of this”—to higher education and the professional world. At first the very thought of a Black rowing crew was laughable to Cooper and his friends: “you ain’t gonna get black people rowing down the lake like slaves.” But the discipline and commitment of the coaches and the opportunities they promised drew him in. “I am done with my old life. I choose rowing. I choose a future.” And so begins the pursuit of rowing in unison, which would expose Cooper and his teammates to college campuses, different states, internships and jobs. In some ways this is a memoir of underdogs fighting their way to the top, but it’s also about how an entire population is left out of the opportunity loop and how a seemingly small thing like sports can change lives. ~Al Woodworth, Amazon Book Review

Click the link to participate using a computer, laptop, tablet, or other device:

go.mysjec.com/bookgroup

Or participate from any phone: Dial 1-312-626-6799

When prompted for Meeting ID, enter 873 5481 2492 then press #

When prompted for Participant ID, press #

When prompted for Password, enter 0 then press # [number zero]

Morning Prayer - Fridays at 7AM (Zoom)

Click the link to participate using a computer, laptop, tablet, or other device:

go.mysjec.com/friday

Or participate from any phone: Dial 1-312-626-6799

When prompted for Meeting ID, enter 831 5230 0483 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 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 10/29 FRIDAY MORNING PRAYER READINGS

Bible Study of 2 Corinthians - Sundays 8:30-9:30AM (Zoom)

On October 3 we’ll begin a study of the 13 chapters of 2 Corinthians, which will take us through the end of the year. Use any bible translation(s) you like; no other book/guide needed. We read through and discuss one chapter each week, with the following questions in mind: 1) What stands out to you in the passage we are studying?; 2) What do you have a question about or want to know more about?; 3) What can you apply from the passage to your daily faith journey?; and 4) If you were to talk to a friend about this passage what would you talk about?

10/31 chapter 5; 11/7 chapter 6; 11/14 chapter 7; 11/21 chapter 8

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 831 5230 0483 then press #

When prompted for Participant ID, press #

When prompted for Password, enter 0 then press # [number zero]

Sunday Worship - Sundays at 10AM

In the church and online!

COVID precaution: Masks and distancing are currently required for all present for all St James Episcopal Church indoor group activities. Thanks!

10/31: Pentecost 23

11/7: Pentecost 24 -- All Saints/Souls observance

11/14: Veterans/Military observance

11/21: Christ the King Sunday

11/28: First Sunday of Advent

View and interact during our Sunday Worship services on YouTube (also shared to Facebook) on Sundays at 10AM Central:

go.mysjec.com/youtube OR go.mysjec.com/facebook

Song lyrics, special prayers, etc for the service appear in the videos, or you can download the bulletin:

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE 10/31 BULLETIN

You may need to refresh the page if you arrive before the live stream begins. 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.

If you can't watch live, you can watch at the same links at a later time/day on YouTube.

Fellowship - Sundays at 11:15AM

On 10/24 we’ll resume a weekly time of conversation after worship in our lower level Fellowship Hall. Due to COVID, we will not be having food/drink at this time.

Info & Video from our friends at Painting Pathways Clubhouse

For approximately ten years Painting Pathways Clubhouse has held an annual Fall fundraising breakfast. Typically, it is scheduled during Mental Illness Awareness Week, which takes place during the first full week of October and culminates with World Mental Health Day on October 10. Unfortunately, due to the pandemic, they were forced to cancel this event for the past two years. This year they opted for a Zoom presentation which took place October 7. They recorded the event which you may view by clicking on the link below. You will need to cut and paste the Access Passcode in order to view it. The video showcases not only their beautiful new building, but also several incredibly moving testimonies of mental health recovery.

Meeting Recording:

https://us06web.zoom.us/rec/share/VUsEohbC6WrRsNedYai1T9lzzgivtKeB2hZjeU2u-hmaxJ8bHF5xVKZWcU8rY5BX.mJr4EwVZNoOsJTde

Access Passcode (copy & paste this when prompted): $L6Xh+h=

St James has partnered with Painting Pathways Clubhouse since it was founded. In 2020, we provided a home for them while their new building was being constructed. We continue to collect donations for them as part of our 3-year pledge. If you'd like to donate, please send/drop off your check at the church with "Painting Pathways" in the memo.

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 odd-numbered months (January, March, May, July, September, November) goes to Painting Pathways Clubhouse, helping those in our community with a diagnosed mental illness. Our special offering in even-numbered months (February, April, June, August, October, December) goes to the Rector's discretionary fund, helping those in need. Please label your gifts accordingly.

St James Weekly and email list timing

St James Weekly is included in two emails per week, and mailed once per week. When sharing information about projects, programs, and events please send the info as early as possible so we are able to promote over a longer period of time, when appropriate. (To help limit the burden on everybody’s inboxes, we intentionally send only two emails per week to our email list, unless there is a death or other urgent matter.)

View our past Worship services at any time

View our previous services any time you like on our YouTube channel:

go.mysjec.com/youtube

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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