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Events at St. James
Message from the Rector.

It is with sadness that we inform you of the death of Bob Nordvall on January 2, 2014.  Bob was a long-time member of St. James Church and was serving as Junior Warden at the time of his death.  An announcement will be sent out as soon as funeral arrangements have been made.  May the souls of the departed rest in peace and rise in glory.  Amen.

Week of Prayer for Christian Unity

January 18-25

Schedule

 

The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity this year is January 18-25. Churches of various denominations in Florence will take turns hosting seminars and worship.

For further information please open this link:Prayer week of Unity 18-25 January 

Saturday, January 18

6:00 PM

St. Mark's English Church

Via Maggio 16

"Together , we are the people of God"

 

 

Monday, January 20

6:00 PM

Methodist Church

Via dei Benci, 9

"Together,  we have all the spiritual gifts"

 

Tuesday, January 21

6:00 PM

Baptist church

Via Borgognissanti,6

"Together, we proclaim God's promises"

 

Wednesday, January 22

5:00 PM

Ltheran Community

Via de' Bardi 20

"Together, we are called to Communion"

 

Thursday , January 23

6:00 PM

Art & Culture Centre

Piazza San givanni 7

"Together, we strive to be as one" 

 

Friday, January 24

6:00 PM

Russian Orthodox Church of the Nativity

"Walk in Solidarity"

 

Saturday, January 25

5.00 PM

Battistero,

Piazza San Giovanni

 

Presiding:Mon.Timothy Verdon 

Messages from:

Rev. Canon Mark Dunnam

Padre Ionut Coman 

 

Adult Forum Sunday 12th January

Where & When
Date: Sunday 12th January
Time:10.00
Location:Undercroft
Sarah Morrison, Consul General

 

"Looking Back on JFK, the Freedom Fighters, and Our Need for Heroes" 
 Were the 60's a unique time?  How did these icons change us?   Why do we seem to need to have heroes, from the prophets through today? What makes a hero, known or not? ...
Grab a cappuccino and join us for what will be an extremely interesting discussion.  


Weekend Retreat April 4-6, 2014

Where & When
Date: April 4-6
Location: Tutzing,Germany
Reconciliation: A Radical Religious Response. 
 
Leader: The Rev. Canon Dr. Sandye A. Wilson

A weekend retreat will be held at the Guesthouse of the Missionsbenediktinerinnen, Bahnhofstr 3, 82327 Tutzing ( near Munich, Germany).

For further information please contact Rev. Dorothee Hahn,
( [email protected]) or Rev. Deacon Richard Cole ([email protected])

Sunday Nursery 

Where & When
Date: Sundays
Time: 10:45 - 12:00
Location: Undercroft
A Fun Place for Your Little Ones

 

A nursery is provided each Sunday during the 11:00 AM Eucharist for toddlers and little ones who are happier there. Parents please consider the use of our professionally staffed Nursery.

 

Support the New Sunday School Project

Where & When
Date: Sundays
Time: After the 11:00 Eucharist
Comfort Ye My People

 

"Comfort Ye My People" is a Sunday School project this year. Preserved and fresh homemade goods will be sold after the 11:00 AM Parish Eucharist  on Sundays. Proceeds from the sale of these "comfort foods" will fund an outreach project of the Sunday School to help needy children in Tuscany.

 

Noonday Prayer

Where & When
Date: Tuesday-Friday
Time: 12:00-12:10
Location: Church
Noonday Prayer in the Church 

 

St. James Church holds Noonday Prayer in the Church every Tuesday through Friday at 12:00 PM.

 

Come join us for 10 minutes of prayer and meditation. Noonday Prayer will be led by the clergy and staff of St. James Church, and any volunteer who is interested in this leadership. Please contact the Church office.

 

Your St. James
First Thrift shop of 2014.

Where & When
Date: January 9th
Time:10.00
Location:Undercroft
First Mercatino of the New Year 

 

The Thrift Shop is holding the first "mercatino" of the New Year tomorrow, January 8. Join the fun and find great bargains on gently used clothing, accessories, toys, books, household items, knickknacks and more!

Support the Church's Ministries with a Simple Gesture

Full on Church
5 X 1000 Tax Contribution

 

Support the Food Bank and other outreach programs by requesting that the 5 X 1000 on your Italian tax return be donated to "Amici di St. James in Florence." 

 

Simply sign the relevant box on your tax return form and indicate the 'codice fiscale' (tax ID number) for Amici di St. James in Florence:

 

94138720480

 

There is no financial implication to you for doing this; funds from the "5 x 1000" that are not specifically allocated for non-profit associations are left to the government. Please share this information with anyone who is interested in supporting the charitable activities of St. James. 


Thank you for your ongoing support.

 

Earmark your "5 x 1000" to "Amici di St. James in Florence""

 

http://stjames.it/donate/5x1000

Weekly Food Drive

Where & When
Date: Sundays
Time: 9:00 & 11:00
Location: Church
Help the Hungry  

 

Every Sunday in Church, the St. James Foodbank is collecting donations of food. Please support this important ministry by donating any of the following items: canned tomatoes, canned beans, 1 liter packages of long shelf life milk, 500 gram packages of pasta, 1 kilo packages of rice, 80 gram and 160 gram cans of tuna, coffee, crackers, small boxes of juice, merendine, and especially baby food (fruit) and baby formula.

 

The shopping cart will be at the back of the Church, waiting to be filled!

   

Grazie di cuore! 


 

St. James' Townhouse Available for Bookings

Contact: [email protected]
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, 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.

 

"O star of wonder, star of night, star with royal beauty bright; westward leading still proceeding, guide us to thy perfect light!" 

                                                                                                                       Hymn 128 

 Words and Music :John Henry Hopkins, Jr. (1820-1891) 

  

St. James Church, Florence
Via B. Rucellai, 9
Firenze, Italy
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