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 email: jrunkle9@verizon.net Fr. John’s Cell: 919-260-2157 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 Phone number for St. James: 931-308-9635 Fr. John's Cell: 919-260-2157 
January 3rd, is Pantry Sunday for the CAC of Sewanee. PLEASE NOTE: Since we are not having in-person services, please take your donations to CAC. 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! |
A Note from the Vicar
Hello, everyone. Happy 2021!! Let’s look forward with anticipation to the year ahead as the old one fades behind. We have a few important dates to remember as the new calendar kicks off. January 3rd The first Sunday of the month and year is when St. James celebrates the Epiphany. Please join in worship at 9:00 a.m. either in person or by Zoom. January 23rd The Diocese of Tennessee holds its Annual Convention. Although, this year the meeting is a one- day event taking place by Zoom. The delegates representing St. James are George and Susan Horton, as well as Fr. John Runkle. Please keep these folks in your prayers as we join with Bishop John Bauerschmidt and the entire Diocese in discerning the work of the Church. As most know, St. James resumed in-person worship on November 29th, with Advent I. Since then, we average approximately seven people at church, with approximately twenty joining in by Zoom. Either way, it makes for a lively worship experience. I pray our numbers will grow as more people find a way that is comfortable for them to participate. If you miss seeing some friends that you were accustomed to seeing at worship before the pandemic struck, please feel free to contact and encourage them to reconnect. It will benefit them, as well as the rest of us. Faithfully, Fr. John Weekly Prayer List Please contact Fr. John to add someone in need of prayer to our weekly prayer list. He can be reached at jrunkle9@verizon.net or 919-260-2157. 19 |
Dates to Remember DAUGHTERS OF THE KING The Daughters of the King’s Rule of Life includes Prayer, service, being and seeing Christ in ourselves and one another (evangelism). MISSION COUNCIL Sunday, January 17th at 10:30 a.m. Please use the call-in number to "attend" the MC meeting . All are welcome to attend the meetings. Mission Council Minutes and the Financial Report for each month are posted in the Parish Hall With the beginning of the New Year, we extend a hearty thanks to Sue Hawkins and George Horton who completed their three-year terms on the Mission Council and welcome Roger Nunley who begins a new term as a member. Please continue to pray for the Mission Council as it manages the important work of St. James year in and year out. Those Serving This Month LECTORS INTERCESSORS 3-Jan S. Thomas, S. Horton 10-Jan A. Minkler, F. Hart 17-Jan C. Colane, S. Thomas 24-Jan S. Horton, A. Minkler **We need additional volunteers to serve in these roles. Please prayerfully consider volunteering your time to assist in leading our worship of God and let Fr. John or Frank Hart know of your willingness.** |
