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Help for Haiti
The news from Haiti is sobering. While international aid is now becoming fully involved and offering stories of miracle and hope, the scale of this immense tragedy continues to come to light in staggering death tolls and news of desperation. First and foremost, we ask your continued prayers for the people of Haiti. The Cathedral is also asking support for work in Haiti through the ministry of Church World Service, for whom our own Tom Hampson serves as Director of Constituent Engagement. Cash donations may be made to Church World Service online at www.churchworldservice.org, or you may choose to put together hygiene kits or baby care kits that CWS will distribute in Haiti. We will collect the kits next Sunday, January 31, for shipment. From the CWS website: (www.churchworldservice.org)
Hygiene Kit
To assemble a Hygiene Kit you will need:
· One hand towel measuring approximately 16" x 28" (no fingertip or bath towels)
· One washcloth
· One wide-tooth comb
· One nail clipper
· One bar of soap (bath size in wrapper)
· One toothbrush (in original packaging)
· Six Band-Aids®
Please do not add toothpaste to the Hygiene Kit. Toothpaste that has an extended expiration date will be added to Hygiene Kit shipments just prior to shipment. Seal all items in a one-gallon plastic bag with a zipper closure.Baby Care Kit
To assemble a Baby Care Kit you will need:
· Six cloth diapers
· Two T-shirts or undershirts (no onesies)
· Two washcloths
· Two gowns or sleepers
· Two diaper pins
· One sweater or sweatshirt
· Two receiving blankets (one can be a hand-knitted or crocheted baby blanket)
All items should be new. Wrap items inside one of the receiving blankets and secure with both diaper pins.
Leadership Teams:
Leadership Teams take the place of the former Commission system. Each team should be chaired by someone not on the Chapter. Chapter members serve as liaison to encourage the ministry, ensure mutual support, and see that the Ministry Area is focused on our Core Values. Leadership Teams will include leaders of the various ministries in that area, and others who are not involved in specific tasks. The Leadership Team sets over-all priorities and reviews how the ministries are doing.
Sets priorities for maintenance and improvements to our buildings and grounds, identifies what projects should be hired out and which should be addressed by parishioners or staff, reviews bids and addresses long-range maintenance needs. Meets monthly at present.
Works with Associate Pastor Susan Haynes to develop excellent Children’s Sunday School and Youth Ministry programs.
Help our congregation to put our light on a lampstand that the community may know and receive the Good News of God’s love through Jesus Christ. Oversee various means of advertising and communication including the website, advertising, communication of special events and programs, brochures and literature for visitors.
With the Dean, creates and oversees the parish budget and makes recommendations for Chapter action. Oversees any auditing procedures as they relate to the financial state of the parish. Meets on the 3rd Monday of each month at 5:30 pm.
Assists the congregation in discerning God’s will for St. James, and then develop long-range plans to carry forward God’s mission.
Oversees programs and projects that enhance the well being of the parish family as it seeks to grow in faith and community. Develops and sustains opportunities to welcome newcomers and incorporate then into the life of the parish. Ensures that there is excellent communication throughout the congregation.
“Praising God for the diversity of His creation and the unity
of His purpose, we embrace our mission
to love and serve Jesus Christ by loving our neighbors as ourselves. As members of the St. James community, our specific commission is to love the Lord through responsive and respectful service to our brothers and sisters in need. We also educate ourselves and the congregation about how best to meet those needs, with particular attention to our responsibilities as an urban parish ministering to the downtown community. Working together, we strive to ‘be the change we want to see,’ speaking and acting with loving respect, listening for God’s word in one another, and trusting in the Holy Spirit to guide and sustain us as we endeavor to build the Kingdom of God.” (adopted 1/2/05)
Associated programs and ministries, with contact persons:
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Encourage responsible and faithful stewardship of time, talent and treasure, develop a year-around stewardship program, and lead the Fall Pledge Drive.
Develop and coordinate excellent Cathedral worship, through Altar Guild, our varied Musical offerings, and extensive congregational participation in worship through lectors, LEMs, ushers, oblationers, etc.
These teams provide opportunities to serve, learn, grow, and minister directly in and through the Cathedral of St. James. New participants are always welcome. Call the contact person listed with questions, to learn more, or to become involved.
Acolytes
(Tim Gray)
Youth and adults who serve as crucifers, torchbearers, etc.
Altar Guild
(Mary Lehman)
Help prepare the altar and vestments for worship
Bible Study - Tuesday morning Prayer Breakfast
at Tradewinds Restaurant on McKinley
(Deacon Joe Illes)
Bible Study - Sunday mornings (9:15-10:00 AM)
(Tracy Rose)
Tuesday Morning Prayer and Conversation
(Chapel and then go to Higher Grounds for coffee & conversation)
(Fr. Brian Grantz)
Bible Study - Wednesday evening
(Deacon Joe Illes)
Brotherhood of St. Andrew
(Fred Buechner)
Men’s group for evangelism and service
Children’s Sunday School
(Gail Buechner & Cassandra Baer)
Choir
(Steven Wietstock)
New members always welcome!
Coffee Hour Coordination
(Patty Hans)
Compassion Jail Ministry
(Tracy Rose)
Cursillo
(Sharon McGowan)
an ecumenical renewal movement
Daughters of the King
(Tammy Eggbeer)
Women’s ministry of prayer and service
Foyer Groups
(Barbara Gresik)
Folks who meet monthly for food and fellowship
Friends of Cathedral Music
(Hal Culbertson)
Garden Team
(Robert Sones)
Greeters
(Peg Stoelting)
Welcome everyone at worship, at the door
Hilltoppers (55+)
(Norm Dales)
History & Archives
(Joseph Ross)
Hospitality
(Gen Sones)
Help with receptions and other social events
Lay Eucharistic Ministers
(Deacon Joe Illes)
Serve the Chalice at Communion
Lectors
(Robert Goulding)
Read Scripture lessons at worship
Music Director/Choir
(Dr. Steven Wietstock)
National Cathedral Organization
(Wyatt Mick)
Newsletter - Editor
(Joni Carlson)
Newsletter - Distribution
(Cheri Birtcher)
Newsletter - Design
(Fr. Brian Grantz & Cheri Birtcher)
Nursery
(Tamisyn Grantz, Matthew Martindale, Leah Philippsen, & Adam Noecker)
Oblationers
(Carol Russell)
Bringing forward the bread and wine at worship
St. James Instruments
(Dr. Steven Wietstock)
youth and adult symphonic instruments
St. James Praise (contemporary music group)
(Dr. Steven Wietstock, Dr. Rick Hilliard & Nancy Noecker)
Screen Door Ministry
(Michael Swadener)
take baked goods to new visitors
Shortcakes on the Blacktop
(Lisa Philippsen)
Sign Language Class
(Erica Vitale)
Silent Friends
(Celeste Hilliard)
Food for parish families with illness, etc.
United Thank Offering
(Nancy Noecker)
Ushers - 8:00 AM
(Harold & Mary Means)
Ushers - 10:15 AM
(David Anthony)
Vegetable Buddies
(Dan Demler)
Assist the soup kitchen at 1st UMC
Youth Ministry
(Tamisyn Grantz)
