This week's news

​Announcements

New Rector to Begin at St. James Episcopal Church

​The Wardens and Vestry are delighted to announce that the Reverend Ian C. Wetmore has accepted their call to be the next Rector of St. James Episcopal Church, St. James. He will begin on Nov. 1, All Saints Day, with a service of Morning Prayer at 8:30 a.m.

Father Wetmore most recently served as Vicar of St. Michael’s Episcopal Church, O’Fallon, Illinois. After his ordination in 1997, he served as rector in two parishes in New Brunswick, Canada, before moving to St. Michael’s in 2012. He and his wife Cathy have a grown daughter, Sarah, and a Wheaten Terrier named Millie.

The Church Search Committee with input from the parish identified the following attributes in identifying persons best suited for consideration as rector: thoughtful and engaging sermons; an ability to relate well to people of all ages; a strength and interest in pastoral care; and an ability to lead the church toward growth and greater community outreach. The committee found Father Wetmore to have these qualities. He is described as “warm, full of the Spirit, personable, solid, faithful and loving.”
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This week’s calendar

Sunday - 20th Sunday After Pentecost
Holy Eucharist I  8:00 a.m.
Holy Eucharist II  9:30 a.m.
Godly Play class
Choir rehearsal  11 a.m.

Monday
Vestry meeting  7:00 p.m.

Tuesday
Lunch Bunch at Sun Dried Tomato Restaurant 12:30 p.m.

Thursday
Bible Study 7:30 p.m.

Friday
All Saints Day
Morning Prayer 8:30 a.m.
​Asian painting class

Sunday - 21st Sunday after Pentecost
Holy Eucharist I 8:00 a.m.
Holy Eucharist II 9:30 a.m.
Godly Play class
Choir rehearsal 11:00 a.m.

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