Blessing of the Animals, October 4

Our annual 'Blessing of the Animals' will be held on Sunday, October 4 (which is the Feast of St. Francis) at 4:00 PM on the labyrinth. There will be a very brief service of thanksgiving for all living things, and then each animal in attendance will receive his or her own blessing. All varieties of animals are welcome but must be kept under their owners' control. Pets and their owners must remain at safe social distance, and all humans must wear masks covering their nose and mouth. This event is weather dependent.

Search Committee Update - 33rd Rector Called!

The Vestry has unanimously approved a Resolution from the Search Committee electing the 33rd Rector of St. James' Parish, and the Rector-elect has verbally accepted! We will share more of the details with you after the written agreement is completed and signed over the next few weeks. In the meantime, please keep the Parish, the Rector-elect, and our Interim Rector, the Rev. John F. Keydel, who continues to serve all of us at St. James' Parish, in your prayers. Thank you! — Marjie Mack, Senior Warden

Fall Women's Bible Study

"What do you do when God's timing seems questionable, His lack of intervention hurtful, and His promises doubtful?" Lysa TerKeurst unveils her heart amid shattering circumstances and shows readers how to live assured when life doesn't turn out like they expected. Zoom in and join us for the Fall Women's Bible Study beginning Saturday, 5th at 8:30 AM (and every Saturday through October 10) to discuss Lysa's book, It's Not Supposed to Be This Way: Finding Unexpected Strength When Disappointments Leave You Shattered . Link at : www.amazon.com/dp/0718039858/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_apa_i_RQSrFb0JM26S6. For additional information and a Zoom invitation, please contact Brenda Boucher at totheskies@msn.com. Please join us! For our first meeting please read the introduction and Chapters 1-2. See you soon!