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We're Baaack!!
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The eNews has Resumed Service
The St. James eNews is up and running again. We apologize for the interruption of service.
Good to see you all again!
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Next Thrift Shop This Wednesday
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Where & When
Date: Wednesday, November 9
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: Undercroft
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Don't Miss the Fun!
The Thrift Shop will hold its November sale tomorrow, November 9. Don't miss out on the great bargains on gently used apparel, accessories, housewares, knick knacks, and more.
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St. James Christmas and Crafts Fair
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Where & When
Date: Sunday, November 13
Time: 12:30-17:00
Location: Undercroft
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This Sunday - Something for Everyone
This coming Sunday, November 13, we are holding the annual St. James Christmas and Crafts Fair. Don't miss this much anticipated event, with Christmas gift ideas, artisan crafts, books, delicious baked goods, food and drinks, and more. Fun for the whole family!
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Sunday School
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Where & When
Date: Sundays
Time: 10:45 AM
Location: Undercroft
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Telling the Story / Telling Our Story ... In Our Time
The Sunday School has resumed, and begins each Sunday at 10:45 AM. The theme for the year is "Telling the Story / Telling our Story ... In our Time". Spread the word.
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Nursery During 11 AM Eucharist
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For the Little Ones
The Nursery is available during the Sunday Eucharist at 11 AM.
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Christmas Gala
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Where & When
Date: Friday, December 16
Time: 19:30
Location: St. James Church
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Excitement is in the air!
The St. James Christmas Gala is Friday, December 16, beginning at 7:30 PM.
Sumptuous international cuisine is being prepared. Fabulous prizes will be auctioned off by Dario Cecchini for the Silent Auction. Great music will play all night, and special guests will be Nehemia Brown and the Florence Gospel Choir.
The St. James Gala is a major fundraising event, where we open wide our doors to all of Florence. We anticipate the presence of the Mayor and the US Consul General, and the Rector will have his "dance card" available. Tickets (only €50) and more information are available at the Church office. This is an occasion not to be missed! See you there!
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Watercolor Class
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Where & When
Dates& Times:
Tuesdays 9:30-12:30
Wednesdays 14:30-17:30
Fridays 9:30-12:30 & 14:30-17:30
Location: Church, upstairs loft
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Flowers During the Convocation Convention
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In Thanksgiving
The flowers on the altar during the Convocation Convention were given in thanksgiving for St. James Church and in loving memory of James H. W. (Jay) Jacks by Marla and Tony Briggle.
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October Round Up Sunday was a Success!
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A Belated Thank You to all the Volunteers!
Our Round Up Sunday - Ministry Fair and Cook Out - was a rousing success! The weather, food, and company were great! Thank you to all who brought the marvelous salads and desserts, to those who helped cook the hamburghers and hot dogs, and to the representatives of our various ministries who worked to recruit new volunteers.
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Budget 2012
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Preparation Time!
For the coming year, we are asking all committees and ministry areas that wish to be part of the 2012 St. James budget to enter into the process of analysis and discernment.
Beginning with writing a Mission / Purpose Statement, develop goals (short term and long term), and note resources needed. Please submeit the report and budget request by November 30 to the Church Office.
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St. James' Townhouse Available for Bookings
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Come stay in the St. James' Townhouse
St. James' Town House, in the heart of Florence, is the perfect place to stay with friends or family. We are centrally located near the train station, the Duomo, Piazza della Signoria, and many other favorite places to visit. We accept reservations for a minimum of 1 week and a maximum of 3 months. Your stay with us is considered a donation to St. James Church. Contact us for availability and further information. Everyone is Welcome at St. James' Town House! St. James' Town House is a three story apartment with its own entrance on via Bernardo Rucellai, next to the church rectory and part of the parish complex. It is a spacious 3-bedroom, 3-bath apartment, furnished with antiques, including a beautiful 1826 John Broadwood fortepiano, and overlooking the church and the rectory garden. It is fully equipped with linens for both bed and bath, along with kitchen supplies. There is satellite television that includes many English language programs, a washing machine, microwave oven, and iron. The bedrooms and living room are air conditioned. Off- street parking within the grounds of the church for one car.
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Festival Internazionale di Cinema e Donne
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Where & When
Date: November 4-9
Location: Odeon Cinema
Piaza Strozzi 1
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Value and Hope
Each year in Florence the Film and Women Festival shows many films produced by women from all over the world. This year they will present films from Kenya, Italy, Germany, Spain, USA, Poland, Mexico, Argentina and Morocco. Many films deal with social issues and contribute to the discussion of topics such as politics, class struggle and women's rights. The Festival is proud to screen six films from New Day, an independent film distributor formed by feminist filmmakers. All are welcome to participate in this year's event hosted at the historical Odeon Cinema (Piazza Strozzi 1) from November 4th to 9th. LABORATORIO IMMAGINE DONNA Via Vittorio Emanuele II, 303 50134 Firenze dicinema@virgilio.it Tel: 0039 055.42.88.054 www.laboratorioimmaginedonna.it Discounted Prices for University Students: 3 € Afternoon 4 € Evening 6 € Daily 20 € Abonnement |
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Fair is the sunshine, fairer still the moonlight, and all the twinkling starry host: Jesus shines brighter, Jesus shines purer, than all the angels heaven can boast.
Hymn 383, third verse. Words: German composite, tr. New York 1850.
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St. James Church, Florence
Via B. Rucellai, 9
Firenze, Italy
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Your personal information is processed in compliance with the Italian Privacy Law (D.Lgs.196/03). To consult, modify or cancel your personal data at any time click on the link below, or write to St. James American Church, via Bernardo Rucellai 9, Firenze (Florence) Italy, or email info@stjames.it. Under Italian law (D.Lgs 196/03), the client must be aware of the right to access to his/her own data.
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