A Sabbatical Prayer
Guide us, Lord, as we all journey through the months ahead together. Help us to walk trustingly in faith with our parish family and to serve one another humbly. May we always be aware of your presence and direction in all we do. Amen.
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The above prayer was selected by the Sabbatical Team to ground us as a community. Thank you to member Joan Fader for composing it. Beginning this Sunday it will be included in our weekly worship, and we invite you to add it to your regular prayers as well.
Please look for our Sabbatical Newsletter, a new communication devoted to sharing news and information about our upcoming time of sabbatical and renewal. We will be sending these out regularly in the lead up to, and throughout, Kristin’s+ time away. Previous newsletters are linked below. Subscribe to receive our weekly newsletter The Shell as well as upcoming sabbatical news in your inbox.
Issue 1, April 26, 2022
Issue 2, May 10, 2022
Issue 3, May 31, 2022
Issue 4, June 7, 2022
Issue 5, June 14, 2022
Issue 6, June 21, 2022
Issue 7, June 28, 2022
Issue 8, July 5, 2022
Issue 9, July 26, 2022
Issue 10, August 16, 2022
Issue 11, August 23, 2022
Issue 12, September 27, 2022
If you or someone you know is looking for a part-time salaried job, the St. James’ Thrift Shop is currently looking to hire a new store manager. All applicants must have retail experience and be able to work 30 to 35 hours per week. Please email your resume to rector@stjamesmtairy.org.
Please help restock the Thrift Shop’s housekeeping closet- supplies are getting low. Batteries for donated toys, packing and masking tape, paper products and more are needed. Please take some slips from the poster in the Narthex before you leave today and return your donations to the marked bin under the table. Thank you so much for helping the Thrift Shop – the…
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