OUR STAINED GLASS WINDOWS - I have received more requests about our stained glass windows than any other, especially from those who visit us.  Since I originally had very little information to go by, I decided to do some investigating.  Then, while several of us were cleaning the attic, we discovered over 50 boxes of archived materials.  Contained in those boxes was information about the windows.  What a treasure they have become!  

One of the more interesting facts is that our first window was not installed until 1950 – nearly 23 years after the church building was completed. In an upcoming newsletter, we will learn more about our windows and the role St. James played in making them a reality. - from your Church Historian, Frank Laszlo.


JANE CLIFT -  Recently, Jane Clift shared a wonderful St. James Centennial Sentiment.  Click THIS LINK to listen to one of her lifelong memories. 

Then, call 865-357-0703 to share one of your own stories about some of the wonderful ways you have seen St. James perform God's work and some of the many challenges we have faced through the years. 

A recorded greeting will invite you to tell your story over the phone. Each recorded story will be saved and added to a special collection at our website at THIS LINK.  Selected stories will also be featured in upcoming editions of the St. James Sentinel.

Celebrating 100 years of feeding and tending God’s sheep in 2023. 
 

"ALL CALL" FOR MASSAQUOI - The Massaquoi Family is requesting photos of all works of art created by Uncle Fritz during his lifetime.  If you are in possession of one (or more) of these treasures, please email photos directly to Wokie Massaquoi-Wicks wokie18@gmail.com. The family is planning to include them as part of a major exhibit at The Emporium. Featuring more than 40 works created over a 60-year span, Fritz Massaquoi (1926-2022): In Memoriam pays tribute to the long and prolific career of a West African multi-media artist who spent his last three decades in Knoxville. The exhibit will be on display for the entire month of April.  

HANDBELL FESTIVAL - Everyone at St. James is cordially invited to attend the Smoky Mountain Ring Handbell Festival concert on Saturday, April 2 at 4 pm at the Grace Lutheran Church, (9076 Middlebrook Pike).  The goal is to provide an educational event in a multi-choir environment. Bell ringing provides common ground for people who might otherwise not have anything to bring them together. This event will include ten area handbell choirs, including The St. James Handbell Choir, who will ring together as one cohesive, musical ensemble. The concert will be about 45 minutes in length and is free and open to the public. 

JUSTICE KNOX RALLY -

BEVERLY W WINS -

PALM SUNDAY PARADE: 

BRIDGE REFUGEE SERVICES is looking for faith community volunteers who are willing to assist refugees by taking them to appointments, picking them up at the airport, or welcoming them to the Knoxville community. St. John's Cathedral is partnering with St. James to form a Bridge Team.  Find out more by visiting THIS LINK. If you are interested in this volunteer opportunity, please contact Liz Wiggers at elizabethwiggers@gmail.com or by telephone at 678-592-9179.

LIVERMOWER FOR SALE - Charles Livermore is selling his riding mower to BENEFIT the St. James Episcopal Church Women!  Originally purchased for $5,100 in 2015, this Exmark Quest Front Steer Tractor Mower with Bagger is still in excellent condition and valued at $2,600. Charles reports it has only 245 hours on it and burns no oil.  It was just tuned-up in February and serviced with new oil, air filters, and a new 5 year battery.   Make a generous offer to purchase a great riding mower and BENEFIT the St. James Episcopal Church Women at the same time!  Contact Charles directly at 865-253-4508 or clivermore50@gmail.com.
 

          
 

COVID STATUS UPDATE - St. James will continue to follow CDC guidelines regarding COVID-19 and related face covering protocols. As long as Knox Co. remains in the low risk range, masks shall be considered optional when attending worship services or other events at St James. Please respect the decisions of others who may choose to continue wearing masks during this transition. Should the risk level increase in Knox Co., we will make appropriate adjustments at that time.

ST. JAMES VOLUNTEERS - This is the final request for VOLUNTEERS interested in working a concession stand at Neyland Stadium to benefit St. James during the exciting upcoming football season.  So far, Mark A, Carol Y, Beverly W, Bill S., Margaret B, and Kevin & Drew J-P have expressed interest.  We need just a few more to reach the number necessary to assemble our TEAM.  If we can form a team, we will receive 10% of ALL SALES generated at our stand! PLUS, we can have a cash donation vessel! Payout is provided immediately at the end of each game!  Seven home games will take place during 2022 on: Sep 3 (Ball State), Sep 17 (Akron), Sep 24 (Florida), Oct 15 (Alabama), Oct 22 (UT Martin), Oct 29 (Kentucky), and Nov 12 (Missouri). If you are interested in volunteering this year, please contact kevin@stjamesknox.org immediately.

SEEKING REFERENCES

• Use of a local venue - e.g. a museum after hours, library space for a luncheon, a brewery for retirement party or birthday.
• Day in the life - e.g. local TV news anchor or radio station personality, the mayor, a zookeeper, a firefighter, or other local celebrity.
• Private lessons - e.g. art, craft, sports, musical instrument, singing, dancing, cooking, photography, painting, fishing, etc.
• Exclusive tickets - e.g. access to theatre rehearsals, backstage theatre passes, live television productions, opening night parties.
• Acting extra - e.g. a one-time non-speaking role in a play or recorded video.
• Celebrity meal - e.g. lunch or dinner with a Rector, Bishop, community leader, public figure, or other local celebrity.
• Virtual meetup - e.g. a private Zoom session with a community leader, public figure, or other local celebrity.
• Sky miles - actual sky miles transferred from someone who has miles saved up with no use for them.
• Facility tour - e.g. brewery, bakery, fire station, sports facility, manufacturing plant, production facility, art gallery after hours, etc. 
• Child care - qualified childcare for a set period of time. Do a good deed and let the parents have a day or night off!
• Pet pampering - qualified pet sitting, pet walking, bath, haircut, and/or nail trim.
• Car detailing - a complete inside and outside cleaning and wax.

CHECK THE STATS - Not everything we do in life or in our ministries can be monitored or measured. Still, there are many things that can.  When we take the time to collect and examine the data, it can cause us to think about what we are doing and inspire us to consider doing some things differently.  In this and future Sentinel articles, statistical information and trends related to population growth, age groups, cultures, economic indicators, education levels, family structure, and housing types, within a 3 mile radius of St. James will be presented for consideration by the entire congregation.

Family Types



Married Couples With Children:    3,435    (7.6%)

Married Couples No Children:    7,341    (16.2%)

Male Single Parent:                      1,009    (2.2%)
Female Single Parent:                  4,308    (9.5%)
Other Family, Male Head:               1,049    (2.3%)
Other Family, Female Head:           3,109    (6.9%)

Total Families:                              20,251    (44.7%)

Non-Family, Living Alone:           18,884    (41.7%)
Non-Family, Not Living Alone:      6,152    (13.6%)

Total Households:                        45,287

Every occupied house, apartment, or other dwelling is a household, and someone is always designated as "Head" of household. If someone else lives in that unit who is related by birth, marriage, or adoption to the "Head," then that household is considered a Family by Census Bureau definition.

Families without children present may be newlyweds, those with grown children, couples who choose not to have children, or even adult brothers or sisters living together.  What conclusions can we draw about the family types in our 3 mile radius?

Single Adults



Never Married:                              45,846    (50.8%)

Separated/Spouse Absent:            4,816    (5.3%)
Divorced:                                       12,494    (13.8%)

Widowed:                                         4,962    (5.5%)

Total People 15 and Over:            90,250

Not all singles have the same needs. Single ministries may be focused on recent graduates, on support groups for divorced persons, the bereaved, or some combination of these. Age groups and education enrollment figures can help determine which strategies are appropriate here. What conclusion can we draw about the single adults in our 3 mile radius?

REAL MINISTRY - Realm is our cloud-based "members only" church networking platform that helps us perform real ministry by working as a catalyst for engagement - 24/7.  Realm helps our ministry leaders organize their communications, share content, and distribute task assignments within their groups.  It also helps new members by providing the resources they need to be put on pathways to achieve spiritual fulfillment.  If you have only heard about Realm, but you have not activated your free Realm account, reach out to the Realm Orientation Crew at realm@stjamesknox.org