The cost of the Epoxy Flooring & Labyrinth in the Nave was approximately $56,700. These improvements will increase the diversified use of our gathering space, improve ease of maintenance, and enhance the appearance and spirituality of our experience in the Nave.  Your financial gift to assist in covering the cost of these improvements will help to ensure the continued success of our ministry for many years to come.




FORWARD MOVEMENT - DAY BY DAY (August 31) -  If you remember, we began this month scattered on the hillside, hungry, waiting for bread and fish to satisfy our hunger. We were worried there would not be enough. But we lingered and were fed. How lovely then that we end this month at another supper, in the quiet of a chamber around a table with our friend Jesus. It is the last supper he will enjoy with his friends, and the air is filled with equal parts thanksgiving and anxiety. It turns into an evening of betrayal. But more importantly, it becomes an evening of blessing. With the Passover in the air, the bread and wine become promises of liberation and life. They signify the promise of God's kingdom and God's hope. And then they sing a hymn and go out to the Mount of Olives. We know the rest: betrayal, trial, suffering, crucifixion, resurrection, and leaving. But mostly, we know that each time we gather to remember this supper, Jesus is with us. He promised. He promises. So, let us break bread together, sing our hymns, and go out rejoicing. Source: Forward Movement


IN-PERSON BIBLE STUDY -  Contemporary Bible study is a practice that seeks to explore and understand the teachings of the Bible in the context of modern times. It involves the examination of biblical texts, their historical and cultural backgrounds, as well as the application of those teachings to contemporary issues and challenges faced by individuals and society. We are currently meeting in-person to explore two short stories, a melodrama, a play, a fractured fairy tale and more -- all found in the books of Jonah, Ruth, Job, Ester, and others. Led by Marie Cantrell, our in-person Bible study class takes place on Wednesday mornings from 10 am - 11:15 am in Conference Room A through October 25. If interested, contact Marie Cantrell, mariewcantrell@gmail.com.

The cost of the Vinyl Flooring in the Parish Hall, Conference Room, administrative hallways, & sacristy hallway was approximately $50,500. This improvement will improve cleanliness, ease of maintenance, and the overall appearance of our social & administrative gathering places. Your financial gift to assist in covering the cost of these improvements will help to ensure the continued success of our ministry for many years to come.




DO YOU LOVE CHILDREN? - Do you enjoy watching children grow and learn? Can you spare one Sunday a month or quarter? We at St. James cherish the children of our community, and the Children's Programs are in need of volunteers. We have two distinct programs at St. James, (Nursery & Youth Ministry), and we are anxious to start a third group for "Tweens" who are moving on into middle school. NURSERY PROGRAM (age: infant to age 4 or 5) . . . This program is designed for God's youngest children. Nursery volunteers are graced with the absolute pleasure of enjoying and tending to our littlest saints while their parents attend service. YOUTH MINISTRY PROGRAM (grades: preK - 4th) . . . The curriculum, ("Lesson Plans that Work"), is for youth who learn about the Acts of the Apostles readings. Stories are read and discussed and often include doing a simple craft. Volunteers are gratified spending time with children who are eager to learn more! TWEEN MINISTRY PROGRAM (grades: 5th - 8th) . . . As mentioned, we seek to offer a program for our growing youth who want more personal time to delve into the stories they have learned and so much more. We utilize our "junior" Bibles to allow their young minds to explore the Word. The Nursery has been in full operation throughout the summer. We are planning to start the Youth Ministry Classes on September 24th. These classes are nearly impossible to run without the help of our "Volunteers". We need YOU! Please contact Theresa Ann Russell at tde444@yahoo.com and please include "St. James Volunteer" in the subject matter so your email can be quickly spotted. If you prefer to text or call, reach out to 727-858-8444.

 

The cost of the Countertops & Cabinets, in the Parish Hall & Sacristy hallway was approximately $27,000. These improvements will increase the functionality of our work spaces and increase the organization of storage spaces. Your financial gift to assist in covering the cost of these improvements will help to ensure the continued success of our ministry for many years to come.

PANCAKES THIS SATURDAY! -  St. James is excited to be sponsoring a series of six (6) Neighborhood Pancake Breakfasts during the months of September, October & November! Our menu will feature delicious fluffy pancakes topped with butter & maple syrup, sausage links, chilled orange juice, milk, and freshly brewed coffee. Breakfast will be served in the Parish Hall on Saturday mornings from 9 am - noon on the following biweekly schedule: Sep 2, 16 & 30, Oct 14 & 28, and Nov 11. Whether you volunteer to help serve, or simply come and enjoy the delicious breakfast, your participation will be a wonderful way to share fellowship and get to know your neighbors better, both at St. James and within the larger Old North Knoxville Neighborhood.  The best way we can prepare for each breakfast event will be to obtain a good estimate of the number of guests we expect. You can help by providing an RSVP before 5 pm on the Friday before each event by using the form at THIS LINK!  Then, even if some additional neighbors join us without pre-registering, we will be sure to have enough to feed everyone!  Tickets for this friend-raising initiative can be purchased in advance by texting "STJAMESBROADWAY pancake" to 73256 using your cell phone. Tickets will also be available at the door. If you would like to volunteer to be a member of a St. James Pancake Breakfast Team, please contact Jeremy Myers jeremymeyers1217@gmail.com or DeAnna Franklin sweetdeee216@gmail.com. Volunteers are needed to perform important tasks like cooking pancakes, serving beverages, clearing tables, and cleaning up.


NEIGHBOR DAY AUCTION - Take a look at the 65 wonderful gift items that have already been collected and posted at the St. James Neighbor Day auction website: sjneighborday.com. We will continue to add more items every week through September 24th. Our annual auction is an exciting affair where high-value or unique items are sold to the highest bidder to support the ministries of outreach at St. James. The atmosphere is playfully competitive as participants bid against each other to “win”! This year, our Neighbor Day Auction will be held during the 2-week period of Sun, Sep 24 – Sat, Oct 7. For several months now, we have been asking local businesses to support our event by donating merchandise or gift cards. Now, we are asking the family and friends of St. James to donate additional items to include in the auction. If you have some items you think would be great for our fundraising auction, please contact Drew Jeske-Polyak jeskepolyak@gmail.com 865-659-6742. Here are some of the gift items already donated for this year's Neighbor Day Auction:


                 23-088 Accent End Table            23-092 Hall of Fame              23-098 Zoo Knoxville

                       23-102 Ruby Falls             23-106 Baby Bear Chairs       23-115 Vintage Table Top

               23-122 Ijam's Membership         23-127 TV Wall Mount         23-130 Ripley's Aquarium      


LIFE LINE SCREENING - St. James is pleased to be partnering with Life Line Screening to offer cardiovascular screenings in our neighborhood. Advanced ultrasound technology looks inside your arteries for signs of plaque buildup. That's why 9 out of 10 cardiovascular doctors support preventive screening for all adults age 50+ and others who are age 40+ with high risk factors that may include high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, obesity, smoking, or family history. Four different screenings will be offered for one church discounted price of $149, but you MUST register for an appointment. The screenings will take place in the Parish Hall right here at St. James on Thursday, September 28, 2023. To reserve your appointment, please call 1-800-640-6307 or visit LLSA.SOCIAL/HC. Click HERE to download the a flyer which includes a more detailed description of the four different screenings.


   


The cost of the Lighting, Acoustics, & Electrical Upgrades in the Parish House was approximately $199,200. These improvements will provide adjustable lighting, reduce electrical bills, improve quality of sound, and enhance the appearance of our Parish Hall and Kitchen spaces, Your financial gift to assist in covering the cost of these improvements will help to ensure the continued success of our ministry for many years to come.

Fr. John Mark's Blog.  https://www.stjamesknox.org/rector-blog insights and comments on various timely topics.

SUN: Sunday Morning Christian Formation.  (Library).  9:15 am - 10:15. Join Fr. John Mark at 9:15 am on Sundays. We will be discussing various subjects. 

MON: Centering Prayer.  (Zoom 1st & 3rd Monday, Zoom & Library 2nd & 4th Monday). 6  pm - 7 pm.
 Zoom Link  Meeting ID: 813 3584 8679 | Pray.

TUE: Tuesday Morning Discussion Group.  (Zoom). 11 am - noon. Meeting ID 816 8271 5668 and Passcode 481655. Contact: Margaret mbick7@gmail.com, or call 865-384-7422 for assistance.

TUE: Tuesday Evening Prayer.  (Zoom). 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm. Zoom Link Meeting ID: 884 2912 1929 Password: Pray. 

TUE: 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 the link.

WED: In-Person Bible Study. (Conf Room A). 10 am - 11:15 am, Sep 20-Oct 25. Exploring two short stories, a melodrama, a play, a fractured fairy tale and more – all found in the books of Jonah, Ruth, Job, Ester, and others. If interested, contact Marie Cantrell, mariewcantrell@gmail.com. 

THU: Thursday Study Group.  (Parish Hall).  10 am - September 7 and 14 We will be discussing the video “The Way.” Call or email Nancy Pullen with any questions - 415-722-0139 or nepullen@gmail.com.

THU: Praying the Anglican Rosary.  (Zoom).  7 pm - 8 pm. One hour of praying the Anglican rosary. All are welcome! Meeting ID: 836 8961 2206 | rosary Contact cynthia.thornburg16@gmail.com or mbick7@gmail.com.

SAT: Helping Hands Ministry Group.  (Food Pantry).  9 am - 10 am every other Saturday. Feeding and tending God's sheep by taking prayer requests and distributing bags of groceries. The 3rd Sunday of the month is “Bring an Item” Day to support Helping Hands. Contact Ginny Combs gcombs1947@outlook.com. 

SAT: Prayer Shawl Ministry Group.  (Library).  10 am every First Saturday of the month. Knitting and crocheting  combined into a prayerful ministry and spiritual practice reaches out to neighbors in need of comfort and solace, as well as in celebration and joy. Contact Suzanne Farkas sfarkas1926@gmail.com for more information.

SAT: Episcopal Church Women.  (Parish Hall).  10 am every Third Saturday of the month. Enjoying hands-on involvement in church life, celebrating the children of St James, and sponsoring parish-wide opportunities.  Contact Nancy Pullen  nepullen@gmail.com for more information.




Prayer Request cards are currently located in racks in the window sills in the Parish Hall. Please place completed cards in the offering plate. New requests, indicated with (✝), will remain on this list for one month. Other names indicated with (✞) may remain longer. Please call or email the church to ask that your prayer requests be continued or removed from the list.

✝ All Teachers & Educators ✝ Dorothy Bolding ✝ Bob Carpenter ✝ Gene Chittum ✝ Em Chitty ✝ Lucy DeRosa ✝ Margaret Goodman ✝ Musu Hoffman ✝ Mark Jerger ✝ James Edward Johnson ✝ Mandy Jones ✝ Ella Kurtz ✝ Bill & Cis Lee ✝ Aiden LoVallo ✝ Monica Harrison-Maples ✝ Mary Moore ✝ Mary Priest ✝ Donna & John Schmidt ✝ Sharon Teets ✝ Stephanie Wayland ✝ Richard Wilson ✝ The State Legislature ✝ Houseless Neighbors on Broadway

✞  All Children in Detention  ✞  Jacob  ✞  Kathy, Jim, & Family  ✞  Lily  ✞  Aunt Nadine  ✞  Harry Adcock  ✞  Trevor Adkins  ✞ Theresa Alfredson  ✞  Marie Allen  ✞  Louise Applegate  ✞  Gail Barnhill  ✞  John Baum  ✞  Steve Bell  ✞  Berryhill Family  ✞  Betty Blevins ✞ Jim Brooks  ✞  Lynda Brown  ✞  Shannon Campbell Burton  ✞  Byrd Family  ✞  Addy Byrge  ✞  Matt Cahoon  ✞  Joseph Cairo  ✞  Mildred Cairo  ✞  Phil Cairo  ✞  Helen Cargile  ✞  Danny &  Linda Chattain  ✞  Frances Childes  ✞  Susan & Boyce Driskell  ✞  Tom Dunne  ✞  Ron Dunning  ✞  Christine Durant  ✞  Chandler Rose Dyer  ✞  Terri & Donna Foster-Allen  ✞  Carolyn Gregory  ✞  Fran Hamm  ✞  Betty Harb  ✞  Linda Henderson  ✞  Barbara Hickey  ✞  Spencer Hicks  ✞  Bill Kaloger  ✞  Nancy & Ed Kelly  ✞  Doug Kimzey  ✞  Toni Kivet  ✞  Sheila & Donn Kurtz  ✞  Frank & Martha Laszlo  ✞  Nicole Lawrence  ✞  G.R. Lewis  ✞  Charlotte Linge  ✞  Sherry Longworth  ✞  Linda Lyle & Kerry Roehr  ✞  MacNeil Family  ✞  Fasia Massaquoi ✞  Liz & Guerry McComas  ✞  Mary McNamara  ✞  Lisa McNeal  ✞  Pat Medley  ✞  Sean Merritt  ✞  Evelyn Miller  ✞  David Minor  ✞  Cyn Mobley  ✞  Noel Oman  ✞  Pam Parham  ✞  Doris Seymour Parrott  ✞  Elizabeth Partridge  ✞  Betsy Pierce  ✞  Alexander Pierre  ✞  Danny Pili  ✞  Judy Pitney ✞  Marianne Ratliff  ✞  Mary Segroves  ✞  Catherine Burnett Sheffer & Family  ✞  Brian Shinault  ✞  Janet Shrock  ✞  Suzanne Smitherman  ✞  J.J. & Jenna Stambaugh  ✞  Pam Strickland  ✞  Betsy Tant  ✞  Gay Thompson  ✞  Stephanie Thompson  ✞  Seth Walton & Family  ✞  Ray & Jean Weeden  ✞  Liz Whitson  ✞  Betsy Wilcox  ✞  Joanne Wilson  ✞  Richard Wilson  ✞  Jackson Wyss ✞  Dick & Mary Yearington   ✞  Sandy Yearman ✞  Elizabeth Young  ✞  Alice Zaher  ✞  Men in Cell Block 4B


The cost of the Pavement & Sidewalk was approximately $18,800. These repairs will improve physical safety, extend the life of our parking lots, and enhance the overall appearance of our property. Your financial gift to assist in covering the cost of these improvements will help to ensure the continued success of our ministry for many years to come.