Let’s all wear RED for Pentecost!
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From the Rector
Grace and peace to you.
This Sunday we commemorate Pentecost. In many ways, the story of disciples speaking while others hear in their own languages is a reversal of the division of humanity described in the tale of the tower of Babel. In Pentecost, the Spirit unites all and is available to all.
This week's news delivered once again stories of racism and its deadly effects. While we want to see changes in public policy, I believe that the depth of this work has to be in healing and transforming our minds. I say "our" because we all suffer ingrained prejudices. Some folks at St. James have been exploring ways we can talk about racism and transformation. I hope we can begin some conversations soon. I also hope that we can pray, listen, and act in ways bring healing for us all.
We will celebrate Pentecost online. Wear red and be open to the Spirit. We will celebrate that the Spirit is bringing us together and we will lament the division among us.
The committee to consider reopening will meet next week. We will take our time as we consider how to safely gather.
Thank you for all the ministry, giving, praying, and supporting one another that you are doing.
Peace,
John Mark
Church Office. For the immediate future, the office continues to be closed. Emails are checked throughout the day, so please feel free to reach out. As always, in the event of a pastoral emergency, you may call the church office, 865-523-5687, select Option 4.
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Forward Day by Day. Many of you enjoy
Forward Day by Day meditations and readings. Please send an email to Marilyn,
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Connecting and Learning
Fr. John Mark is blogging on the Website at
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Summer Bible Study: Romans
Fr. RJ and Pastor John Tirro are ading a study on Paul’s Epistle to the Romans on Sunday afternoons from 4:30-5:30pm. This Summer Bible Study is offered through Tyson House, but anyone and everyone is welcome to join in! Please email Fr. RJ for the weekly course material distribution (
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St. James on TV! Did you know that if you miss a Sunday sermon or you want to hear one again, you can catch it Thursday, 11:30 a.m. on CTV, following the link,
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From the Diocese
A message from the Diocese to Mental Health Professionals: The Episcopal Diocese of East Tennessee is compiling a directory of licensed mental health practitioners (psychiatrists, psychologists, clinical social workers, personal counselors, and marriage and family therapists) who are Episcopalian. We are inviting those who are licensed mental health practitioners to sign up for the directory by following the link below:
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The Episcopal Diocese of East Tennessee COVID-19 Task Force: Guidelines & Questions for A Return to In-Person, Public Worship. Please click
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Grace Point Summer Camps have been cancelled. Please click
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