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Easter Adult Formation
Sunday, April 21 - Sunday, April 28 - The Art of Resurrection
Sunday, May 5- Sunday, May 19 - What is the Church?

The Feast of Pentecost

Please join us in worship on Sunday, May 19,  as we celebrate the Feast of Pentecost!

It is traditional to wear red on Pentecost. 

8:00 AM 

Holy Eucharist Rite I with Hymns

9:15 AM 

Sunday School for children in Kindergarten through grade 5.

Adult Christian Formation Topic: What is the Church?

10:30 AM 

Holy Baptism and Holy Eucharist Rite II (incense will be used)

12:00 Noon

Pentecost Parish Potluck

We will gather in the Parish Life Center to celebrate the birthday of the Church! Fried chicken and drinks will be provided. Please bring a side/covered dish to share. If you can help with set up or clean up, please contact Nancy King (864-313-5067).

Parish Fellowship Weekend

May 24-26, 2024

Please join us for an unplugged, relaxed weekend of family fun at Kanuga Conference Center in Hendersonville NC. Activities include rocking chairs, swimming, fishing, canoeing, hiking, tennis, climbing wall, playgrounds, labyrinth and more. Since it’s Memorial Day weekend, you have the option to extend your stay to include Sunday night! Commuters are welcome to come for the day.

Questions? Contact Ken Littlejohn (864-420-4621, alkenlj@charter.net) or Kathy Walsh (864-567-1537, kathy_oboikowitch@hotmail.com).

Holy Eucharist at Faith Memorial Chapel

Sunday, June 2, 11:00 AM

On Sunday, June 2, the people of St. James are invited to Faith Memorial Chapel in Cedar Mountain, NC for a service of Holy Eucharist, Rite II. Mtr. Kellan and the St. James Parish Choir will lead the service which begins at 11:00 AM. 

Please visit the Faith Memorial Chapel website for directions and information about the historical connection between St. James and the Chapel. We hope you will join members of our community as we travel to the Faith Memorial Chapel community in Cedar Mountain, NC for the service of Holy Eucharist.

Please note: Regular services will also take place on that day at 8:00 and 10:30 AM at St. James. 

52^nd Annual St. James Attic Sale

Saturday, June 15, 2024

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

The 52^nd Annual St. James Attic Sale is coming up! Please gather the many items that sell so well (furniture, books, housewares, rugs, toys, baby clothes, sports equipment, etc.) * and bring items to the Parish Life Center on the following drop-off dates/times:

Attic Sale Drop-off Dates/Times:

• Saturday, June 8, from 10:00 AM – 12:00 noon
• Sunday, June 9, from 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
• Monday, June 10, from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM           
• Tuesday, June 11, from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM and 5:00 – 7:00 PM
• Wednesday, June 12, from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

If you need help getting large items to the church, please contact Kimberly Hudson at thequeenhudson@gmail.com or (864) 905-6535.

Volunteers Needed! For fellowship and fun, please plan to help the week of the Attic Sale and on the day! If you work at least 4 hours from Monday – Wednesday, June 10-12, by sorting, pricing, and setting up, you will be eligible to shop at the “workers’ sale” on Friday, June 14^th, at 1:00 PM! Volunteers are also needed after the sale to pack up items and clean up! Come one, come all!

The Pre-Sale ($5 admission) is Friday, June 14^th, from 5:00 - 7:00 PM. The Sale is Saturday, June 15^th, from 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM.

*Items Not accepted: Clothes (except baby clothes), hats, shoes, old TVs, old printers, analog computers, broken furniture, car seats older than 5 years, cribs, carpets, encyclopedias, mattress or box springs, treadmills.

Education Equals Hope

Mission Team

Join Education Equals Hope (e=h) in Quito, Ecuador as a part of a mission team with St. James! A team will spend the week of October 7-14, 2024 in Quito. The deadline for signing up is June 1, 2024.

Click on the graphic to the left to see the flyer for more information.

Part-time Financial Administrator Needed

We are looking for a Part-Time Financial Administrator. The Financial Administrator works closely with the Parish Administrator, Treasurer, and Finance Committee to manage the financial affairs of the parish. For more information please see the Job Description at the link below.