St James January Greetings
The mission of St. James Episcopal Church is to be the Body of Christ. We come together to worship in the richness of our Episcopal traditions. Empowered by the Holy Spirit, we seek and serve Christ in all people.
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St. James Episcopal Church stjamessewanee.org The Rev. David Goodpaster, Vicar dtg2175@gmail.com 1-859-421-2343 Worship Sunday, 9:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist: Rite Two by Zoom and in person Instructions for logging into the Zoom service are below: To join in using a computer – just click on the purple underlined link below: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82148932444?pwd=SFNmQUIvT0tRaHlDaVYrN3l5bzJVQT09 To call in using a phone: Dial: 1 929 205 6099 When asked, enter the meeting ID: 821 4893 2444 # When asked for participant – just enter # Password: 1 
January 1, 2023 is Pantry Sunday for the CAC of Sewanee. Currently there is a special need for peanut butter, soups, and tuna. Please give generously and know your donations are deeply appreciated! Groceries that are helpful include: dried beans, pasta, rice, canned vegetables and fruit, tuna fish, peanut butter, macaroni and cheese, canned soup, and canned beans. Also donations of shampoos, soaps, and other personal care products are also needed and paper grocery bags. Donations of food or checks to CAC may be left in the narthex or delivered to the CAC office at Otey Parish. Thank you! |
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Vicar's Voice St. James has a new Vicar! Fr. David Goodpaster began his ministry in December of 2022. As the new year begins, Fr. Goodpaster will begin to initiate new programs and office hours. The St. James community is very happy to have Fr. Goodpaster ! Welcome Fr. David !! Outreach Prayer Shawl Ministry The Prayer Shawl Ministry primarily provides comfort and peace through a tangible gift of a handmade prayer shawl, mantle or lap robe, regardless of the need. Any requests are honored and can be directed to Barbara Hart at 931/636-8281 (and leave message) or bhart@sewanee.edu. Anyone interested in participating in this rewarding ministry should also contact Barbara. Experienced knitting/crochet welcomed. 19 |
Church Groups Daughters of the King Daughters of the King will meet on Sunday, January 8th at 10:15 a.m. at St. James. The Daughters of the King’s Rule of Life includes prayer, service, being and seeing Christ in ourselves and one another. For more information, please contact Pixie Dozier at 931-598-5869. The Beloved Community Committee The St. James Beloved Community Committee recently was formed to promote racial justice education in our community. If you would like to learn more or if you would like to serve on the committee, please contact Chris Colane at chriscolane@gmail.com. The book study group grew out of the Beloved Community series last fall. We meet over Zoom for exactly one hour every other week. This book, subtitled "The Truth about the American Church's Complicity in Racism," should take us 6 sessions at most. We'd love to have new members! For more information, contact Margaret Stephens at mgtstep@gmail.com. Community Action Committee Community Action Committee (CAC) serves those in need who live in our community. Please support the CAC with your gifts of non-perishable food items. Their current hours of operation are 9-11 am Monday through Friday at Sts. Mark and Paul in Sewanee and their phone number is 931-598-5927. James Stephens will be St James's representative. MISSION COUNCIL Mission Council Meeting Thursday, January 19, 2023 at 3:00pm is the next Mission Council Meeting. The Mission Council will meet in-person in the Parish House. |
