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Church Mice!
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Changes at St. James
During the August break, St. James church mice have been busy relocating the Church offices to the rear of the undercroft. The Christian Education Department will be located in the former Church offices, enabling greater access to the Church for our students and making a more efficient space for Church administration.
Some loose ends are being tied up, so we ask your indulgence as work is completed.
Pardon our progress!
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Book Study
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Where & When
Date: Oct. 7, 14; Nov. 4, 18.
Time: 19:00 PM
Location: Rectory
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Book Study Resumes at the Rectory
Please join us for the continuation of the study of The Meaning of Jesus, by Marcus Borg.
Mark the dates: October 7, 21; November 4, 18.
Each session begins at 7:00 PM. Join us for study, scintillating conversation, and refreshments.
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Mercatino
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Where & When
Date: Oct. 6
Time: 10 AM - 12 noon
Location: St. James undercroft
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The Thrift Shop is back!
The Thrift Shop will resume its regular schedule, the first Wednesday of every month, in October. The first Thrift Shop will be held on Wednesday morning, October 6, opening at 10 AM. You can find all sorts of marvels - gently used clothing and accessories, housewares, and more. Satisfy the shopping itch, save some money, and support a great cause - there's no downside! See you there!
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Ministry Fair and Cookout
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Where & When
Date: Sunday, October 10
Time: 10:00 AM and after the 11:00 AM Eucharist
Location: St. James portico
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Ministry Fair and cookout sponsored by Vestry on October 10
On Sunday, October 10, all the various ministries
and organizations of St. James Church are being asked to set up tables on the
Front Portico with information and sign-up sheets for new members and
volunteers.
Think about what ministries you are being called to, and sign up. St. James needs you!
And join everyone after the 11 o'clock Eucharist for a free cookout with music, dancing, and fun.
Please come join us on this special day.
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Adult Forum
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October 10 no Adult Forum
Where & When
Date: Sundays
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: St. James Meeting Room
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"Know Each Other / Know the World"
This coming Sunday, October 10, the Adult Forum will not be held because the Ministry Fair will be going on at that time. See you the following week!
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Sunday School
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Where & When
Date: Sundays
Time: 11:00 AM
Location: St. James undercroft
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Knowing Ourselves and Others
An exciting Children's Sunday School program for the year has begun. This year, we are piggy-backing with the
theme of the Adult Forum: Knowing Ourselves and Others through
Story. We will explore our individual stories and how they connect to our
ancestral faith stories, present community and the world community.
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Children's Lending Library
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Where & When
Hours:
Sundays 10:00-13:00
Wednesdays 10:00-12:00 & 16:00-18:00
Location: St. James undercroft (in the back)
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The Children's Library at St. James has begun a fabulous new year
The
Children's Lending Library was originally founded in 1973 to serve the
English-speaking community. Today the Library's fiction and nonfiction books
range from those for the tiniest toddler all the way to junior fiction with
videos, DVDs and audio books in English available for both adults and children.
At Halloween, Christmas & Easter we celebrate with a children's party
with seasonal crafts, games and homemade baked goods. The Library is a nonprofit,
volunteer-run Association located in the St. James Church building. We look
forward to meeting new families and always welcome new volunteers.
The
library is open from September to June on Sundays from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm and
on Wednesdays from 10:00 am to noon and from 4:00 pm to 6.00 pm.
Please
do not hesitate to contact Rachel Pugh for any further information, tel. 347
7959134
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Quilting Queens
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Where & When
Date: Fridays
Time: 10 AM - 12 noon
Location: St. James meeting room
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The St. James quilting group is looking for new members
The Quilting Queens meet every Friday in the meeting room at St. James Church, from 10 AM until noon to learn the craft of quilting. No previous knowledge is required.
Contact Susan Bellini at tel. 055 7877082.
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Watercolor Classes at St. James
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Where & When
Times: Tuesday & Friday 9:30-12:30
Wednesday & Friday 14:30-17:50
Location: St. James, upstairs loft
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Robert Reed is offering new watercolor classes
Local artist Robert Reed is offering his watercolor classes on Tuesday and Friday mornings from 9:30-12:23 AM and on Wednesday and Friday afternoons from 2:30-5:30 PM.
For more information, contact:
Email robert-b-reed@libero.it
Tel. 349 679 0358
This is a wonderful opportunity for those who already love to paint, or have always wanted to learn!
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Christmas Gala
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Where & When
Date: December 3
Time: TBA
Location: St. James
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Christmas Gala December 3 - Save the Date!
Plans are underway for our famous Christmas Gala.
Reserve the date and tell all your family and friends. Once again
Erica O'Kief will chair this festive fund-raiser and holiday extravaganza.
Be on the lookout for more news and requests to help.
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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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The La Pietra Coalition to Advance Women in the World
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Where & When
Date: October 11
Time: 17:00
Location: Salone de' Cinquecento, Palazzo Vecchio
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The Second International Town Hall on the Status of Women
Mayor Matteo Renzi, New York University La Pietra Policy Dialogues, and the La Pietra Coalition to Advance Women in the World invite you to the Second International Town Hall on the Status of Women.
The Town Hall will be held in the Salone de' Cinquecento, Palazzo Vecchio, on October 11.
This year the La Pietra
Coalition to Advance Women and the World will meet in Florence to discuss how
to work towards the goals of gender equality and women's empowerment.
Leaders in the promotion of women from the public and private sectors from over
20 countries will gather to review common efforts. Panelists, including elected
officials, education leaders, corporate executives, and NGO and international
organization leaders, will discuss their work and will take questions from the
audience.
For more information or to R.S.V.P. contact:
Email lapietra.policy.dialogues@nyu.edu
Tel: 055 5007.202
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Chiesa Evangelica Metodista Playgroup
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Where & When
Date: Thursdays
Time: 10 AM - 12 noon
Location: Methodist Church, Via de' Benci 9
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"Coffee & Chaos"
The Methodist Church (Chiesa Evangelica Metodista) is hosting an informal, nonprofit, multi-lingual playgroup (primarily English and Italian) for children 0-3 years old and their attenders (parents, grandparents, caregivers). Usually a session will include an informal craft activity, story, and songs, along with time to play with your child or encourage them to play independently.
Drop in anytime on Thursdays between 10 AM - 12 noon. Everyone is welcome, no need to make a reservation.
There is a €1 charge per family to cover coffee, drinks, snacks (fruit, cookies) and other materials.
The Methodist Church is located at Via de' Benci 9, Florence.
Tel 055-288143
www.firenzeplaygroup.blogspot.com
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Museo Galileo Guided Tours
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Florence for Family
Museo Galileo, which has just reopened following after
2.5 years of major restoration work, and the Natural History Museum of Florence
(The Specola) will be hosting weekends dedicated to children from July through
December of 2010. The museums will offer a fun journey into the secrets
of nature and world of science through a variety of laboratories, games and
guided visits.
Children will learn while having fun and being
surrounded by ancient, scientific instruments, skeletons and animals. Their
parents will have the opportunity to leave them during the activities and visit
other parts of the museum.
The guided visits are offered in English one weekend a
month (see website for specific dates) by St. James' own Karen Giacobassi. There
is no extra charge, but reservations are required.
Tel. 055 294883
Email: prenotazioni@operalaboratori.com http://www.museogalileo.it/en/pressroom/enews/eflorencefamily.html
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Lord, make us servants of your peace: where there is hate, may we sow love; where there is hurt, may we forgive, where there is strife, may we make one.
Hymn 593, based on a prayer attributed to St. Francis. Feast Day October 4.
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Via B. Rucellai, 9
Firenze, Italy
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