St. James’s has a rich history of pilgrimages, retreats and field trips (see below), but COVID has, not surprisingly, largely put them on hold. When the world opens up again, so will we. In the meantime, here are the three most immediate upcoming events:
Becoming Beloved Community
Dates TBD
In search of deeper understanding of the painful history of race and racism in America, the Becoming Beloved Community ministry is developing a pilgrimage, by bus, to a variety of sites in the Deep South. Possible sites include: Selma; The National Memorial for Peace and Justice in Montgomery; Memphis; Atlanta. For more information, contact BBC Project Manager Becky DeCamps ([email protected]).
Exploring God's Creation: Nature Walks
Select Saturdays, Dates TBD
One profound place for Christians to see and appreciate God’s hand at work is in creation itself. Join botanist and parishioner, Johnny Townsend, and nature buff, the Rev. Hilary Streever, as we visit nearby parks with spirits filled with curiosity, and eyes wide with wonder at God’s creatures.
Contact: Hilary Streever, [email protected] or (804)355-1779, ext. 319
Outreach Committee Agency Site Visits
Join Outreach Committee members on site visits to community agencies, with which the church has a ministry partnership, to learn more about the agency mission and how it embraces community need. Each agency is a potential recipient for outreach funding. Watch church communications for specific dates and places.
Contact: Mignon Tucker, (804) 370-3881 or [email protected].
Adult Learning Ministry Team: Mark Shuford, Chair; Grey Ligon, Lile Benaicha, Vestry liaison, Andy Bennett, Anna Evas, Leigh Hulcher, Jane Dowrick, and Staff: The Rev. Hilary Streever.