I am writing to you this week from North Alabama where we are preparing to bury my father. Thank you for your prayers and comfort during this time. Being on this side of the experience, I am reminded of my advice to families to allow themselves to receive the ministry of others during times like this. Our words and presence make a difference.
Being present is an important part of living a faithful life. Sometimes we might not know what to do or say, but we can be present and open to the leading of the Spirit. Of course, many of you know just what to do in your various ministries, and do it with grace. Whether as the community or as individuals, we show up to be the presence of Christ to others. That is our work as a church.
You know that folks at St. James show up to love and serve in many ways. I am excited about the plans to improve and enhance some of the space we show up in. The 'lift' will help folks access the choir room and other spaces upstairs. That is just one example of a change that will help us continue to be present. Please consider how you can give to support our campaign that helps us celebrate 100 years of being present in this community.
May you know the presence of Christ in friends and strangers.
Peace,
Fr. John Mark
OUR PAST . . .
100 YEARS OF MINISTRY - A special audio/video project is being produced this summer to commemorate our centennial as a Parish. "100 Years of Ministry at St. James" will feature recorded voices of parishioners sharing some of the history, impressions, and the ongoing work of our ministry over the years. Our goal is to record at least 50 interviews between now and the end of August. The first stage of the project will produce a beautifully edited 100-minuteAUDIO file that will be completed by the end of September. Parts of the finished audio file will be shared during our Neighbor Day Celebration (Sep/Oct) and during the Old North Knoxville Holiday Home Tour (Dec 3 & 4). The second stage of the project will result in a wonderfully produced 100-minute VIDEO that will include photos and other graphics to enhance the texture of the storyline developed in the first stage. Specific portions of the final video will be shared in various ways throughout our continued Centennial Celebration in 2023.
Click the links below to listen to audio excerpts extracted from recent recorded interviews which are a part of this project.
BONUS TRACKS - Here are two "bonus" audio tracks recorded tracks recorded by our own Mary Muir using Centennial Sentiments phone line. Please consider sharing some of your own sentiments by calling 865-357-0703 and share your sentiments.
John 6:27a. Do not work for the food that perishes, but for the food that endures for eternal life, which the Son of Man will give you.
We looked forward to the dinners our Austrian friend loved to make. After we had our fill of schnitzel and blintzes, she treated us to a Dobos torte - a celebratory many-layered cake with caramel topping. Though the food was amazing, best of all was the company. We shared stories and laughter, memories and bright hopes for the future. Surely the crowd that followed Jesus up the mountain rejoiced as they shared a feast of loaves and fishes. But when they meet with Jesus the next day, they learn the difference between actual food, which perishes, and the gift of life, which lasts forever. It is true manna. Jesus teaches us an important lesson about what perishes and what endures. Jesus asks the crowd, asks us, to look beyond and beneath the surface. Just as we go to a friend's house not just for a delicious dinner but for loving company, we are nourished by Jesus with the food of his spirit and presence. source: Forward Day by Day
EPISCOPAL CHURCHMEN OF TENNESSEE - The Episcopal Churchmen of Tennessee are excited to be gathering in person "back on the mountain" this Aug 19 - 21 to renew old acquaintances and make new friends, all in the beautiful setting of the DuBose Conference Center in Monteagle, TN. There will be NO VIRTUAL OPTION this year so make sure you sign up to join in person. There will be all the traditional offerings of inspiring speakers, great food, Saturday afternoon activities, Eucharist at All Saints Sewanee, etc., as well as newer offerings that were popular last year - - Beer Brewing Contest and Campfire Discussions! Make the call now to be a part of the 76th Anniversary Celebration! Registration is now open at http://tnchurchmen.org.
GERMANFEST - First Lutheran Church would like to invite us to their seventh annual GermanFest on Aug 27th from 10 am to 8 pm. The festival is a celebration of their German Heritage, an outreach to this community, and a fundraiser for the church and school. It will feature German food and beverages, children's activities, a silent auction, and festive German music including an organ concert featuring the University of Tennessee Organ Studio. St. James has four admission tickets to the event, if you are interested in getting one, contact kevin@stjamesknox.org.
FREE NEIGHBOR DAY CONCERT - St. James Episcopal Church, 1101 N. Broadway, invites you to a FREE Outdoor Concert, Tuesday, Oct 4, 6:00 pm. Sean McCollough will perform “Hear John Henry’s Hammer Ring—Moving Beyond Black and White Images of Appalachian Music.” With guitar, banjo, and mandolin, he will play and sing while demonstrating the history of Appalachian music, including British ballads and fiddle tunes, the story of the African banjo and Black string bands, coal mining songs, and contemporary Americana. Please bring your own chairs. Food trucks will be there, too!A Love Offering will be collected in support of St. James Outreach ministries in the North Knoxville community.
SILKY SMOOTH SUNDAY - Sunday, Aug 21, is Silky Smooth Sunday at St. James! Please bring hand/body lotion with you to church that Sunday morning and leave it with an usher so it can be distributed to our Helping Hands clients. As always, your generosity and support are appreciated!
OUR FUTURE . . .
SPONSOR A CHAIR - Soon, our old pews will be replaced with new cathedral chairs which are being built especially for St. James. Each chair will be made from solid oak with a wood back and an upholstered seat. They will also have front & rear book racks along with comfortable kneelers. These chairs will offer much greater flexibility in seating arrangements. Five or six chairs aligned in a row and secured with ganging clamps will retain the look and feel of traditional pews.
Family, friends, and organizations are invited to "sponsor" individual chairs by making a $500 cash contribution to St. James Episcopal Church specifically designated for this purpose. In exchange for your cash contribution, the backside of each chair you sponsor will be fitted with an engraved brass plate, (approximately 5" W x 2.5" H), commemorating your gift. The engraved message may memorialize a loved one, or recognize someone else of your choosing. The flexible arrangement of our new chairs in the Nave will ensure your thoughtfulness and the person(s) you memorialize will be noticed by a much wider audience than brass plates affixed to the ends of traditional stationary pews.
Please click THIS LINK to access the form you may use to sponsor a chair and submit a payment. If you have additional questions about sponsoring one or more cathedral chairs, please contact kevin@stjamesknox.org or jwiggers@stjamesknox.org for more details.
OUR CENTENNIAL PRAYER
Lord Christ, the shepherd of the sheep, we give thanks for those
who have built up the work of St. James over the past 100 years.
Give us grace to continue in their faithfulness
by doing justice and mercy in this community.
Grant us generous hearts to support and build the resources
that will strengthen and continue our work of feeding and tending your sheep.
May we do all these things to your glory, you who reign with the Father and
the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
MAKING YOUR CENTENNIAL PLEDGE - Investing in the future of our ministry at St. James begins by making a pledge to our centennial capital campaign. You may pledge to make a gift in a single payment or several smaller payments over a period of time. Pledge totals are routinely tallied to track progress in raising the necessary funds to support our capital improvement plan. Once you have decided how much you would like to invest, you may submit your pledge by downloading a PAPER PLEDGE FORM, or by accessing our ONLINE PLEDGE FORM.
Visit sjNeighborday.com to browse this year's selection of auction items!
Thursday Study Group (Parish Hall and Zoom) 10 am - 11:15 am
Reading and discussing "The Inner work of Age Shifting from Role to Soul" by Connie Zweig , Ph.D.
Contact: nepullen@gmail.com or call 415-722-0139 for the link.
Praying the Anglican Rosary (Zoom) 7 pm - 8 pm
Cynthia Thornburg hosts 1 hour of praying the Anglican rosary. All are welcome!
Meeting ID: 836 8961 2206 | rosary
Contact: Cynthia Thornburg or Margaret Bickley
SUNDAYS
Sunday Morning Christian Formation (Conf Room A) 9:15 am - 10:15 am through August 28, 2022
"Episcopal Basics" - Some of the basic distinctives about being Episcopalian. We'll start by taking a look at the Book of Common Prayer, then look at our liturgy and let the conversation be guided by your questions. If you have been around for a while or just looking to learn more about the Episcopal way, join us.
Gospel Surprises(Zoom) 5 pm - 6 pm
Studying the Gospel of John.
Contact: mariewcantrell@gmail.com for the link.
MONDAYS
Centering Prayer (Zoom, or Library on fourth Monday) 6 pm - 7 pm
Studying Radical Wisdom: A Feminist Mystical Theology by Beverly J. Lanzetta. Zoom Link Meeting ID: 813 3584 8679 | Pray
TUESDAYS
Tuesday Morning Discussion Group(Zoom) 11 am - noon Exploring current events in the light of our faith. Interested individuals are invited to join us via Zoom.
Meeting ID 816 8271 5668 and Passcode 481655.
Contact: Margaret mbick7@gmail.com, or call 865-384-7422 for assistance.
The Soul of the Indian (Zoom) 6 pm - 7 pm "Black Elk Speaks" by John G. Neihardt - the story of Black Elk,
an Oglala Lakota medicine man.
Contact: rondmorton@gmail.com for link.
WEDNESDAYS
Embracing Evangelism 6 pm - 7 pm
Daughters of the King sharing stories of God's presence in their life.
Contact: jeskepolyak@gmail.com
We apologize for any errors or omissions that may have occurred in this publication at press time.
For questions related to any content, please contact referenced ministry leaders or email: kevin@stjamesknox.org.
St. James Episcopal Church 1101 N. Broadway St. Knoxville, TN 37917
I am writing to you this week from North Alabama where we are preparing to bury my father. Thank you for your prayers and comfort during this time. Being on this side of the experience, I am reminded of my advice to families to allow themselves to receive the ministry of others during times like this. Our words and presence make a difference. 
100 YEARS OF MINISTRY - A special audio/video project is being produced this summer to commemorate our centennial as a Parish. "100 Years of Ministry at St. James" will feature recorded voices of parishioners sharing some of the history, impressions, and the ongoing work of our ministry over the years. Our goal is to record at least 50 interviews between now and the end of August. The first stage of the project will produce a beautifully edited 100-minute AUDIO file that will be completed by the end of September. Parts of the finished audio file will be shared during our Neighbor Day Celebration (Sep/Oct) and during the Old North Knoxville Holiday Home Tour (Dec 3 & 4). The second stage of the project will result in a wonderfully 
Click the links below to listen to audio excerpts extracted from recent recorded interviews which are a part of this project.
BONUS TRACKS - Here are two "bonus" audio tracks recorded tracks recorded by our own Mary Muir using Centennial Sentiments phone line. Please consider sharing some of your own sentiments by calling 865-357-0703 and share your sentiments.
EPISCOPAL CHURCHMEN OF TENNESSEE - The Episcopal Churchmen of Tennessee are excited to be gathering in person "back on the mountain" this Aug 19 - 21 to renew old acquaintances and make new friends, all in the beautiful setting of the DuBose Conference Center in Monteagle, TN. There will be NO VIRTUAL OPTION this year so make sure you sign up to join in person. There will be all the traditional offerings of inspiring speakers, great food, Saturday afternoon activities, Eucharist at All Saints Sewanee, etc., as well as newer offerings that were popular last year - - Beer Brewing Contest and Campfire Discussions! Make the call now to be a part of the 76th Anniversary Celebration! Registration is now open at 
ran Church would like to invite us to their seventh annual GermanFest on Aug 27th from 10 am to 8 pm. The festival is a celebration of their German Heritage, an outreach to this community, and a fundraiser for the church and school. It will feature German food and beverages, children's activities, a silent auction, and festive German music including an organ concert featuring the University of Tennessee Organ Studio. St. James has four admission tickets to the event, if you are interested in getting one, contact 
N. Broadway, invites you to a FREE Outdoor Concert, Tuesday, Oct 4, 6:00 pm. Sean McCollough will perform “Hear John Henry’s Hammer Ring—Moving Beyond Black and White Images of Appalachian Music.” With guitar, banjo, and mandolin, he will play and sing while demonstrating the history of Appalachian music, including British ballads and fiddle tunes, the story of the African banjo and Black string bands, coal mining songs, and contemporary Americana. Please bring your own chairs. Food trucks will be there, too! A Love Offering will be collected in support of St. James Outreach ministries in the North Knoxville community. 
SILKY SMOOTH SUNDAY - Sunday, Aug 21, is Silky Smooth Sunday at St. James! Please bring hand/body lotion with you to church that Sunday morning and leave it with an usher so it can be distributed to our Helping Hands clients. As always, your generosity and support are appreciated! 
MAKING YOUR CENTENNIAL PLEDGE - 
