Dear Parishioners - I am officially away until this coming Monday, but as some of you know, I've been summoned out of vacation this past week to get involved with Yeonsoo Go's detainment and (thank God) release by ICE. Yeonsoo was a member of our youth group before heading to Purdue last year. If you didn't follow that story, you can see our social media posts about it. Following her release, we cancelled a scheduled Vigil (which would have been tonight in Chase Park), but the work goes on.

The very day Yeonsoo was detained, another Episcopalian from a nearby parish was also detained and remains in custody. Her priest has planned a small gathering at St. Bart's Church in White Plains this Sunday at 1:00 pm for those who'd like to join us in prayer for her and her family. We will not be posting this on Facebook or any social media, since her community is vulnerable and widespread attention may not be in their best interest. This will be a quiet prayer vigil, but such shows of support are vital in these times, especially for those in communities that aren't as well-resourced as ours. 

The diocesan legal team that worked for Yeonsoo's release continues its work for Ketty. 

Please join us at 82 Prospect Street, White Plains, this Sunday at 1:00 pm. If you can't be there, please keep Ketty and her family in your prayers.

-Mother Storm

Friday Online Morning Prayer on our Youtube Channel, 9:00 am

Saturday St. James Fordham Food Pantry, 8:00 am

Sunday Services 9:00 & 10:30 am

Outdoor Worship at 9 am, Indoors at 10:30 am

Informal Coffee Hour after both services

Vigil at St. Bart's White Plains, 1:00 pm

All are welcome to help us pack 300+ grocery bags for the food insecure in the neighborhood of our partner parish, St. James Episcopal Church in Fordham. To be added to the email distribution list for this ministry (where you'll receive reminders and occasional updates), click the button below and we'll add you to our list. Thank you!

Our 9:00 am service is outdoors in our beautiful churchyard. Continuing through August, we'll celebrate Holy Communion outside in the Resurrection Garden on the south side of the main church. Use our seating, or bring your own blanket or chair. The 10:30 am service will continue indoors as usual.

Fun news! The Woodlawn Cemetery called Mother Storm last month to let her know they have some records that should be housed in *our* graveyard archives. Could we come and get them? "If we get a free tour of Woodlawn!" she replied. And so we've been offered a free trolley tour, hosted by Woodlawn, on August 17 at 2 pm. We can bring up to 28 people. Join us!! For updates and details on where to meet, which will be sent out closer to the date, click the button below and add your name to the list.

Mother Storm has scheduled several informal newcomer coffees during the summer months. Our last one for the summer is August 17. New or new-ish to St. James? Grab a cup of coffee after the 10:30 service and drop by the Isom Room to talk to Mo. Storm about our church, its history, how to become a member and get involved. All questions welcome! Just drop in for as long as you're able.

A group of us met last month to review a proposed itinerary of "The Pilgrim's Way" in England. The pilgrimage will take place June 24-July 3, 2026, and will cover some of the ancient walking paths to Canterbury Cathedral. Click the button below if you can't make the meeting but would like to receive email updates and the itinerary/pricing. Pilgrimages are a great way to get to know other parishioners and build community, well worth the trip!!

You can view this Sunday's bulletin at the link below. Names of all readers, servers, and acolytes are always listed on the last page of the bulletin. Readings are also there for readers to view in advance.