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Invitations & Information January 13, 2013
Children’s Eucharist 9:10 a.m.An inter-generational service with music led by choirs of children and adults. Sermon is addressed to our youngest parishioners.
The Bible Project Forum 10:30 a.m., Coburn HallParishioner Stephen de Francesco, who last year performed a dra-matic reading of some of the David stories for a Forum, will interpret stories from the Acts of the Apostles.
First Steps immediately following 9:10, 11:15 a.m. servicesVisitors and newcomers are invited for a brief, informal conversation with the Rector about what led you to St. James’ today. Meet by the bell at the back corner of the church.
Overnight Shelter Ministry Orientation 1:00 p.m., MAPCAttend an orientation for this transformative ministry shared by St. James’ and Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church (MAPC). Volun-teer hosts serve Sun. - Fri. nights from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. or overnight 8:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. Orientation will be held at MAPC (73rd and Madison). Contact Shontae Walker to learn more.
Music Notes The prelude before the 9:10 and 11:15 services is based on the German chorale “Christ Our Lord Came Out of the Jordan,” appropriate for today’s feast, the Baptism of the Lord. Bach uses a running bass line to indicate the running water of the Jordan River, with the melody in the pedal part and the right hand playing large leaps that indicate waves and turbulence.
Holy Eucharist Rite I · 8:00 - 8:35 a.m.A quiet service of Holy Communion in the Chapel.
Nursery Care · 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.A nurturing, toy-filled room for ages 0-2.
Toddler and Primary Class & Chapel · 9:05 - 11:00 a.m.Ages 2-kindergarten gather for worship, education, and crafts.
Holy Eucharist Rite II · 9:10 - 10:10 a.m.A festive service appropriate for children and families.
First Steps · meet the Rector in the back of the church
Church School & Youth Group · 10:15 - 11:00 a.m.After the 9:10 a.m. service, formation for children and youth.
Coffee Hour · 10:15 - 10:30 a.m. · Donegan Hallway
Adult Education Forum · 10:30 - 11:00 a.m. · Coburn Hall
Holy Eucharist Rite I · 11:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.A Communion service deeply-rooted in the Anglican tradition.
First Steps · meet the Rector in the back of the church
Coffee Hour · 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. · Sunderland Hall
Bible Project Group · 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. · Sunderland Hall
Fellowship · 5:30 - 6:00 p.m. · Parish House balcony
Candlelight Communion · 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.A contemplative Communion service.
Dear Friends,If you’re anything like me, then you probably start to notice around this second week of January that the newness of the New Year seems to be wearing off. We stop wishing one another “happy new year!” We plunge back into our routines. And the good intention of our resolutions (if we made them at all) begins to meet the reality of our lives. Newness seems to fade. How wonderful, then, that the Church gives us this wonderful story of new beginnings: Jesus goes out to be baptized by John in the River Jordan, and as he wades into the water the heavens open and God declares “You are my child, the Beloved of God!” It’s with those words ringing in his ear that Jesus begins his public ministry.
Baptism is also the place where we, you and I, are meant to start. We are meant to start with the assurance that we, too, are beloved children of God, the apples of God’s eye, made in the image and likeness of God and meant to dwell with God for ever. And while there is a lifetime of growth ahead, a lifetime of washing away the love of self above God and neighbor that stains us all, we start here, secure in God’s love. Happy New Year!
In Christ,
Today at St. James’ Every Sunday at St. James’
Grant that all who
are baptized into
his Name may keep
the covenant they
have made, and
boldly confess him
as Lord and Savior
• Playgroups for children (Mon. - Fri.)Contact Vicki Hall to learn more and register.
• Children’s Choir Rehearsals (Tue. - Thu.)Drop-in on rehearsal to enroll or contact Christopher Jennings to learn more.
• Canterbury Choir in the New YearThe principal adult choir at the 9:10 a.m. Eucharist is comprised primarily of volunteers. Contact Davis Wortman to learn more.
Tuesday Lunch Program 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.Weekly lunch prepared and served by a group of volunteers to ap-proximately 90 homeless and hungry guests. Contact [email protected]. Dishwashing volunteers especially needed.
Holy Eucharist Rite I Wednesdays, 8:00 a.m.A 30-minute service in traditional language with a short sermon. Op-tional Bible Project reading group follows (all are invited).
We Love to Sing, Drama on Thursdays Thursdays, 4:00 p.m. Ages 4-6 are introduced to role play and improvisation that leads to acting out basic Bible stories. Kids 0-4 share the joy of singing (with a parent or caregiver). Contact Vicki Hall to learn more.
Thursdays for Families Thursdays, 4:45 p.m.Mid-week worship, education, activities and dinner, for ages 2-10 in a creative environment. Contact Vicki Hall to learn more.
Sandy Relief Service Day Saturday, 9:00 a.m.Join parishioners and friends (ages 16+) for National Day of Service on Staten Island sorting donations, serving food or clearing houses and streets of debris. Meet at St. James’ at 8:15 a.m.; return by 5:30 p.m. For information about ways to get involved in city-wide relief efforts, visit www.stjames.org/sandy.
Youth Mission Trip to Vermont Saturday - MondayPlease pray for our young parishioners, who visit Barre, Vermont, this weekend with Bowie Snodgrass and the Rev. Ryan Fleenor to learn about the Episcopal Church’s ministry in a low-income, rural area.
This Week at St. James’ { January 14 - 19 }
The Bible Project Reading to be discussed this week: acts 15-28
• Sunday Forums 10:30 a.m., 4:30 p.m.• Reading Groups (drop-ins welcome!) Mon. - Wed.,
learn more at www.stjames.org/thebibleproject
Reading due JanuaRy 20: Romans 1-5
Special forum Jan. 27 (10:30 - 11:00 a.m.): “Love Your Neighbor: Jews and Christians on the Second Great Commandment, ” a presentation by Dr. Amy-Jill Levine, University Professor of New Testament and Jewish Studies at Vanderbilt Divinity School and College of Arts and Science.
FirstSteps EverySunday,after9:10and11:15a.m.services
Immediately following the 9:10 and 11:15 a.m. services every Sunday, visitors and newcomers are invited for an informal conversation with the Rector about what led you to St. James’ and where you might like to go in your spiritual life. No advance planning is necessary; simply meet next to the bell at the back corner of the church.
EssentialChristianity Sundays,Jan.27-Mar.10.10:20a.m.-11:00a.m.
A six-week course led by St. James’ clergy intended to equip the faithful, the curious, and the skeptical with helpful information, vocabulary, and concepts for exploring Christian faith. Parishioners, newcomers, and inquirers are all welcome. Register online at www.stjames.org, or contact Associate Rector Will Peyton for more information.
TheWay Mondays,Jan.28-Mar.18.6:15p.m.-7:45p.m.
An eight-week small-group experience and a rich opportunity to get to know your fellow travelers at St. James’, including committed lay leaders of diverse backgrounds and perspectives. How are you already living out your faith now, and how might you be called to live even more fully into your Christian identity. Contact Associate Rector Will Peyton for more information.
S TA R T H E R Eto begin your life in christ
WelcometoSt.James’• Notonourmailinglist?Pickupa“StartHere”brochure
andreturnthewelcomecard.
• Introduceyourselftoanyoftheclergy
• Joinusforcoffeeandrefreshmentsafterthe9:10and11:15a.m.services,orbeforethe6:00p.m.service
Holding one another’s joys, sorrows, and concerns before God in prayer is a spiritual practice that characterizes our life together at St. James’. In our worship services, we pray each other’s prayers together. Outside of our time together, many parishioners make it part of their daily lives to pray the prayers of the parish community. You are invited to participate in your own way.
Thanks be to God. . . for the new life in Christ of all those baptized at St. James’ today.. . . for the ministry of the St. James’ Youth Group in hosting our Fri-day dinner program last week; and for the ministry of parishioners who went ice-skating with the children of incarcerated parents yesterday.
Your prayers are requested. . . for St. James’ and all of our ministries, including next weekend’s youth mission trip to Vermont, and our Hurricane Sandy recovery workdays yesterday and next Saturday.. . . for the Rt. Rev. Andrew Dietsche as he prepares to become our Diocesan Bishop on Feb. 2.. . . for healing and wholeness for members and friends of the parish who are sick, sorrowful, or troubled: Donald, Henry, David & Anna Marie, Susan, Mary Jane, Edmund, Jon & Barbara, Charlene & Tony, Mary Cary, Mal, Gilbert, Elona, Mary, Carol, Lydia, Richard, Vera, Chris, Douglas, Cynthia, Jane, Ernie, Sally, Pam, Luis & Millie, Caro-line & Michael, Stuart, Kathy, Susan, Wiley & Amanda, Skylar, Reine & Felicia, John & Heide, Fred, Karen & her family, Sylvia, Megan, Walterene, Patty, Seth, Ysanne, Chris, Carolyn, Mona, Adalyn, An-gelica, Joyce Scott, Annie, George & Sue, Ashley, Ed & Terry, Bob, Janice, Loren & his family, Andrew, Emily, Cintra, Judy, Christian & Serena, David, Grady, Karan, Charlie, Althea, Will, Danny, Matthew, Eddie, Rosa, Lisa, Carol, Kara, Carole, Michael, Gary, Marion & her family, Abigail, Georgia, Alain, Stafford, Augusta & Joseph, Dottie & John, Elaine, Joe, James Edward, Joan, Harry, Mike, Ruth, Elizabeth, Margie, Susan, Charlotte, Mary, Henry, Heiner, Jane, Jason, Doug, MaryAnn, Thomas, Lisa, Rob & Rolee, Carmela & Ben, Ron, John & Marie, Patro, Ryan, Frederick, Elisa, Crosby, Jody & Holly, Lois, Peter, Chuck, Gordon & Jean, Lynn, Julian, Roberta, Andrew, Lilly, Sarah, Barbara, Gi-Suk & Gahram, Elizabeth, April, Kathy, Nancy, Julie, Buzz, Lisa, Robin, Paula, Isabel, Anthia, Julie, Bettina, Phyllis, John, Jan, Rosemary, Matthew, Lawrence, Sandy, Elizabeth, Bob, Paige, Avi, Linda, Aaron, Katy, Barry, George, Carole, Sophie, David, Cookie, Barbara, Billy & his family, Holly, Richard, Emile, Jim, Kate, David, Matthew, Bob, Carl, Drew & his family, Elizabeth, Taylor, Rick, Inez, Deb, Sam, Linda, Geri, Dorothy, Ruby, Scott/Hardy family, Hannah, Bernadette, Meredith, Bettie, John, Alice. . . . for members and friends of the parish serving in the Armed Forces, in the Diplomatic Corps, and with the U.N.: Kit, Webster Wright III, David, Kurt, Tracy, Christian, Greg, Chad, Osse, Oliver, Nicholas, Jake, Mads, Kevin, Mike, Donnie, Dontae.
We commend to God’s never-failing care . . . members and friends of the parish who have died, including John Espy, for whom a memorial service was held here Tuesday; Jeannette Giacometti; Neil Munro-Davies (Grace Beacham’s brother-in-law); and Roland Pease, whose funeral took place her on Monday.. . . all victims of civil and military conflict throughout the world, in-cluding members of the U.S. Armed Forces: Michael Guillory, Kevin Lipari, Nicholas Reid, and Nelson Trent.
To have your prayer requests printed in this space, or to provide an update regarding someone for whom you have already requested prayer, please e-mail the clergy at [email protected], or call 212-774-4200.
Pastoral Notes & Prayer RequestsNext Sunday { January 20 }
News & Notes
• Services at 8:00, 9:10, 11:15 a.m., and 6:00 p.m.
Readings for the Second Sunday after the Epiphany: Isaiah 62:1-5, Psalm 36:5-10, 1 Corinthians 12:1-11, John 2:1-11
Adult Education Forum Coburn Hall, 10:30 a.m.The Rev. Craig Townsend introduces Paul’s letter to the Romans.
20s/30s Brunch 12:30 p.m. Join the St. Jamesians for brunch after the 11:15 a.m. service.
Music Notes “Precious Lord, Take My Hand” was Martin Luther King Jr.’s favor-ite song; the choirs sing a setting of it at 9:10 and 11:15. Rev. Thomas A. Dorsey wrote the text as a consolation for his own bereavement upon the death of his infant son and wife. Opera singer Leontyne Price sang this beloved gospel hymn at King’s funeral and the song is now popular in over forty languages.
20s/30s Host Dinner Program Fri. Jan. 25, 5:30 p.m.Volunteers cook, serve, and clear a seated, three-course meal for home-less or low-income guests.
Unto Us a Child Sat. Jan 26. 10:00 a.m.A small group for anyone in the process of becoming parents — think-ing about having or adopting a child, pregnant, or parents of young children. Brunch, reflection on scripture, discussion, and prayer. Con-tact Bowie Snodgrass to learn more.
Skating with Partners in Mission Sat. Jan. 26, 11:15 a.m.Enjoy Chelsea Piers Rink with children of incarcerated parents. Meet at St. James’ at 10:45 a.m. or at the rink. We’ll begin with lunch and skate for the rest of the day. Families welcome! Rental, admission, and pizza lunch covered by suggested donation $10/individual $15/family. RSVP to [email protected] or 212-832-8624.
Vestry Nomination Information St. James’ Vestry is the elected governing body of the parish. The Nominating Committee is now soliciting your nominations for seven slots to be voted on in May. If you know of a faithful St. James’ member whose gifts you think are Vestry-worthy contact Nominat-ing Committee Chair Anne Anthony at [email protected].
Everlasting Purpose: 2013 Commitment InformationThank you to those who have made commitments for the coming year. 2013 weekly giving envelopes are available outside Sunderland Hall. Contact Jess Berry for online giving assistance or to request 2013 envelopes.
Winterlude 2013 be our guest!wed. january 23 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.Save the date! In the quiet of January, celebrate the light
of the season with friends old and new. A fun and festive
evening with food and live music in celebration of the
mission and ministries we share. register online!
st. james’ is an episcopal church, a member of the worldwide
anglican communion.
Sundays8:00 a.m. · Holy Eucharist Rite I9:10 a.m. · Holy Eucharist Rite II11:15 a.m. · Holy Eucharist Rite I
6:00 p.m. · Candlelight Communion
WeekdaysWed. 8:00 a.m. · Holy Eucharist Rite I,
followed by Bible StudyThu. 4:45 p.m. · Worship for Families
Open for prayer and meditationSunday, 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Tue. - Fri., 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
The Clergy & Lay Staff
The Rev. Brenda G. Husson, Rector Wolcott B. Dunham, Jr., Senior Warden · William P. H. Hoar, Junior Warden
Jonathan BaysPaul BitlerSarah G. CunninghamDenny Denniston
Katharine FlemingFraser Hunter, Jr.Patricia RansonHolly Heston Rochell
Gordon SmithWaddell StillmanCampbell WhartonBrad Whitehurst
The Vestry Worship
Visit UsParish House Hours
Mon., Tue., Thu., Fri. · 9:00 - 9:00 p.m.Wednesdays · 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
st. james’ church865 madison ave.
new york, ny 10021
To reach any of us during the week, or in case of pastoral emergency at
any time, call 212-774-4200.
www.stjames.org
St. James’ Church is a
community that actively
shares the love of Jesus
Christ with each other,
our city and the world.
The Rev. Brenda [email protected]
The Rev. Craig Townsend Vicar [email protected]
The Rev. William PeytonAssociate [email protected]
The Rev. Ryan FleenorLilly [email protected]
The Rev. Carol AndersonPriest Associate
Grace BeachamParish Life & Community [email protected]
Zoraida BenitezHospitality212-774-4220
Jess BerryStewardship & [email protected]
Chetram BudhramMaintenance212-774-4200
Calvin ButlerMaintenance212-774-4200
Isabel [email protected]
Chris [email protected]
Rosa GentileAssistant to the [email protected]
Vicki HallChildren & [email protected]
Monica [email protected]
Christopher JenningsMusic for Children, [email protected]
John [email protected]
Jean-Claude PelissierVerger, [email protected]
Emil RamirezMaintenance212-774-4200
Mercedes [email protected]
John J. ScibiliaParish [email protected]
Bowie SnodgrassYouth & Young [email protected]
Pam StebbinsGrants [email protected]
Shontae WalkerNYIP Mission [email protected]
Davis WortmanDirector of Music, [email protected]
