Parish Resource Guide - St. James's Episcopal Church

Retreats and PilgrimagesAs a busy urban parish, it is essential that we take abreak, as a community, and rest and refresh ourselves.Contact for all retreats:Anita Lisk, 355.1779, ext. 313or alisk@doers.orgShrine Mont Parish-wide Retreat WeekendOctober 22 through 24, Orkney Springs, VAThe historic Shrine Mont Retreat Center offers abeautiful setting for St. James’s annual fall retreatin the mountains! Participants will have the opportunityto unplug, relax, and enjoy the gorgeousfall mountain scenery and each other’s company.There will be activities for adults and children,delicious meals, and comfortable accommodations.This is a special weekend for our parish andis designed to be fun for all ages and stages, youngand older, singles and families.The Reverend Bob Hetherington will provide theprogram, “The Spiritual Journey: Personal Faith,the Church Community, and the Mission to theWorld.”A Weekend with theRev. Geoffrey TristramJanuary 21 through 23, 2011Workshop registration deadline: January 6The Rev. Geoffrey Tristram, Society of SaintJohn the Evangelist (SSJE) spiritual leader inthe Episcopal Church, made his Life Professionat SSJE in 2004. Brother Geoffrey is Britishand was vicar of a parish in the St Alban’sDiocese. He is the Superior of the Society, theoldest Anglican men’s religious order, locatedin Cambridge, Massachusetts. Brother Geoffreybrings to our church a joy, energy, and faithfullove of God in Humanity. He will be with us fora workshop that begins on Friday evening, Jaunary21, and continues on Saturday morning,January 22, as well as for worship and a forumon January 23.Contact: Ann Dieterle, 355-1779, ext. 319, oradieterle@doers.org.International andDomestic MissionsThere are several upcoming missions we welcome youto consider joining. There are no special skills requiredfor these missions, besides the willingness to share yourcare and compassion with others! Remember, we havenot “closed the book” on our planned missions so ifthere is a mission possibility in a region or communityyou’re interested in serving, let us know!Contact: Whitney Zimmerman, 355.1779,ext. 317 or wzimmerman@doers.orgNew OrleansNovember 7 through 12This is our fourth mission to New Orleans. Firstundertaken by St. James’s adult choirs in thespring of 2007, these missions are a powerfulexperience for all involved as they labor alongsidemany of our fellow Americans who are still sufferingthe ravages of Hurricane Katrina fiveyears later. This mission will be led by AndySmith who welcomes all skill levels in construction(even if you think you haven’t any!). New Orleansis truly one of the most beautiful cities in thiscountry, come, help us rebuild it.14