St. James August 2017 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.
NEWS! NEWS! NEWS!
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stjamessewanee.org email: justlinda@charter.net Worship Schedule 9:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist and Fellowship The AA Open meeting on Thursday has been suspended. Second Tuesdays, Clergy Support Group All clergy are welcome! next mtg is 9/12 /17 
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August 6th, is Pantry Sunday for the Community Action Committee of Sewanee 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! |
SUNDAY, AUGUST 6. “The Feast of the Transfiguration” O, God, who on the holy mount revealed to chosen witnesses your well-beloved Sin, wonderfully transfigured, in raiment white and glistening; Mercifully grant that we, being delivered from the disquietude of this world, may be faith behold the King in his beauty; who with you, O Father, and you, O Holy Spirit, lives and reigns, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. BCP pg. 243 ST. JAMES “NEW PLAYSET IS READY TO ENTERTAIN GUESTS!!!”St. James was chosen to receive a $2000. Grant from the South Cumberland Community Fund and a $2000. Grant from the Community Chest. The grant monies provided for a new play set and installation! Special thanks go to Karen Vaughan and Amanda Knight for their grant writing expertise!!! 2017 SOUTH CUMBERLAND SUMMER MEAL PROGRAM concludes at St. James Midway Community Park The program concluded on July 25. The St. James Community Garden continues to flourish and we ate ripe cherry tomatoes with lunch! Everyone is invited to share the garden produce and enjoy the tomatoes, basil and other herbs in the garden. Thanks to James and Margaret Stephens who spear headed the garden! Participants in the meal program cared for the garden as well as Vista garden Volunteers. |
Happenings LOOKING AHEAD: The 17th annual celebration of Episcopal Mountain Ministry at the DuBose Conference Center, Monteagle Sunday, September 10th, 11:00am Holy Eucharist followed by a pot luck lunch under the pavilion Bring a dish to share and bring a friend. The swimming pool and other activities will be available. You are invited to attend this beautiful outdoor celebration and be a part of the worship … the singing … the fun! DuBose is located at 635 College St, Monteagle,TN 37356 Daughters of the King Tuesday, August 8 at 5:00pm Our meetings will focus on a review of what it means to be a Daughter of the King and our mission as an extension of Christ’s Kingdom through Prayer, Service, Being and Seeing the Christ in one another (Evangelism). All women are invited to attend and learn more about the oldest Order for Lay Women in the Episcopal Church, established in 1855. Sunday, August 20 Diocesan DOK President Rebecca Markert Visits St. James. St. James DOK will provide hospitality that day. MISSION COUNCIL MEETS WEDNESDAY August 23*, at 5:30pm. All are welcome to attend the meetings!! Mission Council Minutes and the Financial Report for each month are posted in the Parish Hall. *NOTE: CHANGE OF MEETING DAY TO WEDNESDAY.TIME-5:30 |
