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Sunday Bulletin 12.22.24
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Sunday Bulletin 12.22.24

Follow this link to download the Sunday Bulletin. Follow along with the 10am service Live on Facebook.

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Saint Thomas the Apostle
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Saint Thomas the Apostle

It is fitting on December 21, the winter solstice, the shortest and darkest day of the year, that we commemorate Saint Thomas the Apostle.

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From The Desk of Deacon Judy
Kristy Steele Kristy Steele

From The Desk of Deacon Judy

On the first Sunday of the Advent season, we light the candle of Hope. We hold on to hope at all times, but especially in times of struggle and strife.

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Sunday Bulletin
Kristy Steele Kristy Steele

Sunday Bulletin

Download the Sunday Bulletin and follow along with the 10am service. Take a look at all our Saint James announcements and lift those up on the prayer list.

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A Note From Father Rob
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A Note From Father Rob

I’m always surprised with the number of announcements that find their way into our service bulletins this time of year. It’s a busy time at St. James.

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God Bless Us, Everyone!
Kristy Steele Kristy Steele

God Bless Us, Everyone!

“God bless us, everyone!” is the famous line of Tiny Tim in Charles Dicken’s classic, A Christmas Carol. One commentary notes that this phrase sums up the spirit of the story.

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Sunday Bulletin 12.08.24
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Sunday Bulletin 12.08.24

Download the Sunday bulletin and see the prayer list and announcements. You can follow along with the Sunday service at 10am.

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Happy New Year!
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Happy New Year!

Happy New Year! That’s right, the long green season of Ordinary Time is finally over. After more than 25 weeks, we wrap up the season of Pentecost, and with it, another Church calendar year. So, what’s next?

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Sunday Bulletin 12.01.24
Kristy Steele Kristy Steele

Sunday Bulletin 12.01.24

Download the Sunday Bulletin to see this week’s announcements, our prayer lists and follow along with the 10am service Live on Facebook.

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A Note From Father Rob
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A Note From Father Rob

I joined my first Episcopal Church in Guntersville, Alabama, because I loved the liturgy of the services. I loved the people in the parish, and I loved the priest, the Rev. Joseph Sanderson.

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From The Desk of Deacon Judy
Kristy Steele Kristy Steele

From The Desk of Deacon Judy

Un Grand Merci! Forgive me for babbling in French but my French friend since my university days arrived Monday and I’ve been trying to brush up on my language skills.

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Sunday Bulletin 11.24.24
Kristy Steele Kristy Steele

Sunday Bulletin 11.24.24

Download the Sunday Bulletin to see our weekly announcements, the prayer list and follow along with the 10am Sunday service on Facebook.

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A Note From Father Rob
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A Note From Father Rob

Twelve years ago, I attended my first St. James Bazaar, a grand event indeed. I was surprised by the variety of foods, crafts and pottery goods on display.

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Sunday Bulletin 11.15.24
Kristy Steele Kristy Steele

Sunday Bulletin 11.15.24

Download the Sunday Bulletin. Look over this week’s scriptures and prayer list. Follow along on Facebook for the 10am service.

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From The Desk of Deacon Judy
Kristy Steele Kristy Steele

From The Desk of Deacon Judy

As we welcome the 28th Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church, the Most Reverend Sean Rowe, it is fitting to reflect on Samuel Seabury, first bishop of the Episcopal Church, whom we remember on November 14.

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From the Desk of Deacon Judy
Kristy Steele Kristy Steele

From the Desk of Deacon Judy

On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, 1918, enemies laid down their arms with the armistice for the War to End All Wars.

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Sunday Bulletin
Kristy Steele Kristy Steele

Sunday Bulletin

Download the Sunday Bulletin and follow along Live on Facebook for the 10am service. You can also view the bulletin here and see our prayer list for the week.

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A Note From Father Rob
Kristy Steele Kristy Steele

A Note From Father Rob

What a treat! At 10:30 a.m. this Sunday, November 3, the congregation of St. James Episcopal will join with the congregation of Perfect Peace Baptist.

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From The Desk of Deacon Judy
Kristy Steele Kristy Steele

From The Desk of Deacon Judy

At this holy time of year when we remember and give thanks for all the saints over the last 2000 years whose faith and works inspire us on our spiritual journey, we are in the midst of leadership transitions in our Episcopal Church and in our nation.

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A Note From Father Rob
Kristy Steele Kristy Steele

A Note From Father Rob

Now that the busy-ness of summer is over, I am getting back to more of the routines of fall. Summer is great and busy and fun and exhausting … I love it! But during summer, it can be easy to get sidetracked and forget other important aspects of our lives.

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