The sun is shining as we are ready to celebrate the 150th anniversary of St James’ Episcopal Church in Fremont. We will party this afternoon and tomorrow Bishop Marc Andrus will join us, along with many other guests, as we open both churches and gather together to celebrate a baptism, confirmations, receptions and reaffirmations. So much hard work, love and care has gone into this celebration weekend, may the festivities begin!

This Sunday, we celebrate the Feast of All Saints and our Sesquicentennial Celebration We hold in prayer Grace who will be baptized. We also hold in prayer those who will be confirmed, received and those reaffirming their baptismal vows. This Sunday our children will join the congregation in celebrating our 150th Anniversary in worship.

This Sunday, we celebrate the Twenty-first Sunday after Pentecost. Sunday School gathers outside from 10:15am and the children will rejoin worship in church to celebrate Holy Communion. Remember this Sunday we will have our costume parade – dress up and join in! We will also trick or treat on the patio after church (donations can be delivered to our Children's Minister, Jan, before church).

This Sunday, we celebrate the Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost. Sunday School gathers outside from 10:15am and the children will rejoin worship in church to celebrate the baptism and for Holy Communion.

This Sunday, we celebrate the Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost. Sunday School gathers outside from 10:15am and the children will rejoin worship in church to celebrate the baptism and for Holy Communion.

This Sunday, we celebrate the Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost. Sunday School gathers outside from 10:15am and the children rejoin worship in church for Holy Communion.

On this day, we ask God to gather the broken-hearted in loving comfort, to welcome the souls of the deceased to the banquet table, and to guide all of us towards a better world. All-merciful God, through Christ Jesus you have taught us to love one another, to love our neighbors, and to love our enemies. In these times of violence and fear, let the peace of Christ settle in our hearts. Help us to see in each person the love and grace given by Christ. Awaken us to the dawning of your new creation, where there is weeping and suffering no more. In the name of our Savior, we pray. Amen. The Little Church will be open for personal prayer and reflection from 10:00-7:00 today.

The Feast of St. Francis and Animal Blessings We will celebrate the Feast of St. Francis and have our animals blessed this Sunday, October 1. Bring your friends, furry and otherwise, to join in the fun! All animals welcome, though please be considerate towards skittish ones by ensuring your dog is leashed and your cat is leashed or caged. Stuffed animals and animal pictures are also encouraged. Please consider donating animal food, clean blankets, treats and toys to the Tri-City Animal Shelter. This Sunday our Sunday School will join the congregation for worship outside to mark St. Francis Day.

Everyone is welcome to our St. Francis Day Service and pet blessing on Sunday (October 1st) at 10:30am. Two legs or four, fur or feathers, human or pet (well behaved). We celebrate our service outside and enjoy meeting lots of new friends. See you there!

Sunday School families spent the night on campus this weekend and had fun playing, cooking dinner and making smores. Thanks to everyone who worked on making this event happen - and to those families who came along to join us. Looking forward to next yer!

This Sunday, we celebrate the Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost. Sunday school, for children aged 4 and up, meets every Sunday from 10:15am. Children join their families in church for communion after the class. This week we will hear about St. Francis in preparation for the service on October 1st.

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