THE CHURCH OFFICE  is open on Wednesdays for essential business during this time of increased carefulness. As needed, you can also call or text Fr. Phil at 734-775-7140. 

KIDS “ADVENTURES IN THE BIBLE” LIVE! — Sundays in Advent at 9:15am — Join our Children’s Ministries Director, Erica Benson, for a live kids program every Sunday morning in Advent. Light the Advent Candle on the wreath! Sing special songs! And, of course, there will be greetings, best things, and silly faces! Zoom 

ADVENT CANDLE KITS & PRAYERS We’re sending the smallest Advent wreath kit you’ve ever seen, along with great materials for Advent prayer and discussion, to all our families with young children. Our mailing list isn’t perfect, so if you want to be sure you get one of these, contact Erica Benson, our Children’s Ministries coordinator, at ericabenson101@gmail.com

THE CHRISTMAS MINGLE — Wednesday, December 16, from 8pm to 9pm — Mark your calendars to pop into Zoom between 8pm and 9pm on December 16th to share some Christmas cheer with Fr. Phil and one another. The Christmas Mingle will conclude with a special candlelit evening prayer service broadcast from the chapel, led by Fr. Phil. With special music! Zoom 

COOKIES FOR INCARCERATED YOUTH — Coordinated by Sue Anderson — Help remind a child they are a child of God and precious by sending a gift of love — homemade cookies withOUT nuts. Reach out to Sue Anderson at sues389@yahoo.com or (734) 558-7106 to get more information on when and where to drop off cookies. This year the boys from the Methodist Children’s Home Society will be included in the distribution. These are foster cases and abused and neglected youth. Thank you for your cookie love!

MOVIE NIGHT: “THE NATIVITY STORY” PG — Wednesday, December 23, at 7pm — If you haven’t seen “The Nativity Story,” you’re in for a treat! This Christmas movie is a delight, with wonderful performances for Mary and Joseph and a fittingly dastardly Herod. If you’re using a Tablet you may want to find the headphones to get the best audio experience. We’ll watch the movie together through Zoom with a brief intermission halfway through for popcorn! Zoom 

“THE CHRISTMAS STORIES” BIBLE STUDY — Wednesday, December 9, 7:30pm — In this open Bible Study, we will look at each Gospel’s Christmas story, reading and wondering aloud. Led by Fr. Phil this study will end in time for the day’s Advent Night Blessing and Prayer. Zoom 

CHRISTMAS GREENS PICKUP — For Pre-orders: Saturday, Dec 5, between 9am to 12noon — Did you pre-order Christmas Greens? Safely pick them up at Saint James by pulling into the North driveway—the one by Galloway Hall—and stopping by the back garage door. We will take your name, get your greens, and put them right in your car. Didn’t pre-order? Sorry, but this year is pre-orders only. See you next year! Zoom 

THE BLESSING OF THE GREENS — The week of November 29 — We may not be able to have a big hurrah, but Fr. Phil will still bless all of the Christmas Greens before distribution occurs on December 5th. May your Greens be a constant reminder of God’s evergreen love for you and for all humankind!

“DROP IN AND SAY HI TO FR. Phil” — Tuesdays from 6:30 to 8:30pm — Fr. Phil is getting lonely! Mark your calendars or put a reminder in your phone to call or Zoom Fr. Phil any Tuesday evening in December. Your “hello” can last 30 seconds or as long as you want. Make your priest’s day: Drop in (virtually) and say Hi to Fr. Phil! Zoom 

SUNDAY LiveCHURCH! SERVICES — On YouTube and SaintJamesGI.net — Throughout Advent we will continue to offer Sunday services on our YouTube channel, Facebook, email, and our Saint James website. Look for a guest sermon from Bishop Bonnie before long! YouTube 

SUNDAY FOR KIDS! — On YouTube and SaintJamesGI.net — Every Sunday we’ll have a new program especially for kids available on all our media platforms. They’re guaranteed to be short, fun, deep, and holy. Some adults say they like them as much as the kids do! YouTube 

SUNDAY MORNING COFFEE — Drop-in on Sunday mornings between 10am & 11am — Hop on Zoom, and say Hello on Sunday mornings any time between 10am and 11am. Got a friend you want to cross paths with? Tell them when you’re zooming and you can mix it up together! Zoom 

“LETTERS FROM A SKEPTIC” BOOK STUDY — Thursday afternoons from 2pm to 3pm — This book explores faith from the perspective of the mind as well as the heart. Why do we believe? What are the reasons underlying our faith? Dr. Boyd writes and receives letters from his father asking and answering every question about Christianity that you can imagine. Send Fr. Phil a quick email or text and he’ll let you know what chapters we’re reading this week! Zoom 

DELICIOUS DINNERS FOR COVID SUFFERERS — Remember to feed the sick — If you learn that a friend or neighbor has COVID, reach out to them and let them know you’re bringing over a meal. COVID fatigue is real. It can be hard to sit up on a couch. Your dinner will be one less thing they have to worry about. These Delicious Dinners are not coordinated by the church, but by you, so when you see a need, help fill it!