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December 3, 2023

The First Sunday of Advent

8:00 a.m. | Holy Eucharist, Rite I in the chapel. Homily by the Rev. Zack Thompson.

9:05 a.m. | Nursery & Toddler Rooms open

9:10 a.m. | Children’s Eucharist, Rite II in the church. Sermon by the Rev. Zack Thompson. The Canterbury, Cherub, Primary, Junior & Youth Choirs offer music by Barry Rose and Allison Sniffin. Livestream available.

10:20 a.m. | Church School

10:20 a.m. | MS Youth Group in the Youth Room

10:20 a.m. | Confirmation Class in the Kinsolving Room

10:20 a.m. | Parents’ Forum in the Parents’ Room

  • Join our Associate for Youth, Calvin Bushman, for a discussion on topics most requested by our parents.

10:30 a.m. | St. James’ 101 Newcomer Breakfast in Sunderland Hall

  • Are you “new” to St. James’? Learn more about membership here at an informal breakfast with clergy and parishioners.

10:30 a.m. | The Sunday Forum in Coburn Hall

  • Continuing our theme of Being Disciples, Marisa will lead a discussion about John the Baptist as disciple.

11:15 a.m. | Choral Eucharist, Rite I in the church. Sermon by the Rev. Zack Thompson. The Compostela Choir offers music by Harold Darke, Mark Sirett, and Allison Sniffin. Livestream available.

3:00 p.m. | The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe (for 3rd graders)

  • A reading of the classic tale by the Rector in his office! We will continue where we left off, starting with chapter 7.

6:00 p.m. | Candlelight Communion in the church. Homily by the Rev. Zack Thompson. Music for violin and piano. Livestream available.

At a Glance

This Week

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Canterbury Choir Rehearsal

December 5 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Kinsolving/Ault Music/Atrium

Holy Eucharist, Rite I

December 6 @ 8:00 am - 8:30 am
Chapel (entire church)

0-12 month Playgroup

December 6 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Planitzer Nursery – Basement

12-24 month Playgroup

December 7 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Planitzer Nursery – Basement

Funeral – Edward Downe

December 7 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Nave (entire church)

Bible Stories & Legos

December 7 @ 4:00 pm - 4:40 pm
Primary Room – Basement

We Love to Sing!

December 7 @ 4:00 pm - 4:40 pm
Coburn Hall – Basement

Thursdays for Families, Older Kids

December 7 @ 4:45 pm - 5:15 pm
Nave (entire church)

Thursdays for Families

December 7 @ 4:45 pm - 6:00 pm
Coburn Hall – Basement

24-36 month Playgroup

December 8 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Toddler Room – Basement

St. James’ Community Kitchen

December 8 @ 4:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Coburn Hall – Basement

Family Friday, Gingerbread House-making

December 8 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Primary Room – Basement

Christmas Pageant Rehearsal

December 9 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Nave (entire church)

Pageant Costume Pick up

December 9 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Apostles’ Atrium – 3rd Flr

Holy Eucharist, Rite I

December 10 @ 8:00 am - 8:30 am
Chapel (entire church)

Nursery

December 10 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Planitzer Nursery – Basement

Toddler Class & Care

December 10 @ 9:00 am - 9:30 am
Toddler Room – Basement

Primary Class

December 10 @ 9:10 am - 11:00 am
Primary Room – Basement

Family Service of Holy Eucharist, Rite II

December 10 @ 9:10 am - 10:15 am
Nave (entire church)

All Youth Breakfast

December 10 @ 10:15 am - 11:00 am
Crowder Youth Room – 3rd Flr

The Parents Room

December 10 @ 10:20 am - 11:00 am
Parents’-Courage Room-Basemt

Church School

December 10 @ 10:20 am - 11:00 am
Sunday School (1st-5th Clsrms)

Holy Eucharist I

December 10 @ 11:15 am - 12:30 pm
Nave (entire church)

Choral Eucharist, Rite I

December 10 @ 11:15 am - 12:30 pm
Nave (entire church)

The Lion, the Witch & the Wardrobe

December 10 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Rector’s Office