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January 2015

Sundays except January 18

7:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite I9:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite II*9:00 a.m. As You Are Service in the Chapel of Twelve Apostles*10:00 a.m. Coffee Hour* Christian Education *11:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite II*5:00 p.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite II *Nursery available

WeekdaysMondays (except school holidays)8:15 a.m. Day School Prayer Svc.Wednesdays Noon Holy Eucharist, Rite II with Healing Prayers (Chapel)Fridays8:15 a.m. Day School Eucharist

Annual Meeting SundayJanuary 18

7:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite I8:30 a.m. Annual Parish Breakfast in Bishops Hall10:30 a.m. Combined Service of

Holy Eucharist, Rite II*11:30 a.m. Meeting & Election

Results - Bishops Hall5:00 p.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite II *Nursery available

Annual Meeting Scheduled on January 18Vestry and Associate Vestry Candidates Profiled in this IssueFeatured in this issue are bios of this year’s twelve nominees for the St. James Vestry. To be nominated is a distinct honor. To accept this nomination infers that the nominee is willing to serve for three years in a leadership position at St. James.

Six current vestry members who have served their three-year terms will rotate off this important governing body. Twelve will remain, and you will select six new additional members to bring the total to 18 members of the vestry.

Retiring members are Bob Bowsher, Patrick Broderick, Randy Garrett, Susie Heroman, Kyle Landrem, and Elizabeth Whitley. We give grateful thanks for their dedicated service.

Incumbent members are (one year remaining): Copper Alvarez, Lee Griffin, Lolly Martin, Trey Roberts, and Shirley Young; and (two years

remaining) Jane Christensen, Rip Collins, Chris Frink, Tricia Henderson, Josh Pesses, and Tom Wade.

The biographies of the Associate Vestry nominees are on page seven. The candidates will be presented as an entire slate for a vote of approval.

The Annual Meeting Day is Sunday, January 18, with an adjusted morning schedule:

• 7:30 a.m. service with ballots for voting • 8:30-10:30 a.m. Parish Breakfast in the Day

School cafeteria, sponsored by the Associate Vestry

• 10:30 a.m. combined service with ballots distributed for voting

The business portion of the meeting, along with election results will be held in Bishops Hall following the conclusion of the Eucharist.

Gerry Sulzer and his wife Pam have been members of St James since 1982, and he has served two terms on the vestry, including as junior and senior warden, and two terms on the Day School Board of Trustees where he served as vice presi-dent and president. Currently,

Gerry is on the Outreach Committee, an usher at the 9:00 a.m. service and for funeral services, a member of the Holy Grillers cooking team, and a Lenten Gumbo lunch volunteer. Gerry is a native of New Orleans but has lived in Baton Rouge for over 45 years. He holds BS and MS degrees in Chemical Engineering from LSU and worked for Ethyl/Albe-marle Corporations before retiring in February of 2009. Gerry and Pam have three adult sons, Eric, Conrad, and William, all of whom graduated from St James Episcopal Day School, while Gerry was actively involved with the St James sponsored Pack 5 Cub Scouts. He served as both den leader and pack leader and was also in charge of organizing/running the annual Pack 5 Pinewood Derby. “My vision for St James is to continue our commitment

to community outreach, encourage Christian fel-lowship and strive for the continued growth of our congregation while maintaining our traditional Episcopal values,” says Gerry.

William “Chip” Stirling is a fifth-generation St. James parishioner. He is married to BB Stirling and father to five grown children: Will, Casie, Camy, John, and Lee; and grandfather to Ryan and his four big sisters, all baptized

at St. James. Chip and BB are regular participants of the As You Are service. Chip started school at St. James Day School and during his high school years, Chip was president of the St. James EYC participating in the first youth mission trip to Mexico. Chip went on to earn his BS in Education from LSU where he started working at the Louisi-ana School for the Deaf as a student worker in the Physical Education Department. After working with the deaf for over 40 years in Santa Fe, New Mexico and Baton Rouge, he retired in 2009. Chip

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In Our Thoughts and Prayers …

The Rt. Rev. Morris K. Thompson, Jr. Bishop of LouisianaThe Very Rev. J. Mark Holland Rector of St. JamesThe Rev. Ralph F. Howe, Jr. Sr. Associate Rector and Day School ChaplainThe Rev. Mary Ann Garrett Associate Rector and Director of Pastoral Care for St. James PlaceThe Rev. John Pitzer Prior, The St. James Center for Spiritual FormationThe Rev. Ken Ritter President and CEO, St. James PlaceDeacon Pat Lyle Spiritual Director in ResidenceThe Rev. Charles A. Wood Chaplain, St. James PlaceThe Rt. Rev. Robert C. Witcher Bishop-in-Residence XIX Rector of St. JamesThe Rt. Rev. James M. Coleman Bishop-in-Residence XX Rector of St. James

The Diocese of Louisiana is one church, faithful to our Lord Jesus, united in mission,

reaching out through service and proclamation to all for whom Christ died. We live in joyous

expectation of God’s transforming power, compassion, and mercy in our lives.

St. James Staff

St. James Vestry

copper alvarez**Jane christensen***rip collins***chris frink***lee Griffin**tricia henderson ***susie heroman*Kyle landrem*

lolly Martin**Josh pesses***trey roberts**

tom Wade***dan West**

elizabeth Whitley*shirley Young**

Bob Bowsher* ...............................senior Wardenpatrick Broderick* ........................ Junior Wardenrandy Garrett* .................................................clerkKevin curry (ex-officio) .........................treasurer

Floral Dedications and Arrangements

Mary Hunt Boutwell Director of Lay MinistriesHelen Campbell Director of Stewardship & Planned GivingLinda Chauviere Head of SchoolJo Craddock Director of CommunicationsMary Davis-Palms Parish DieticianEric Johnson St. James Treble Choir DirectorRodger Green Buildings SupervisorJody Hanet Cherub Choir DirectorJason Hubbard ChoirmasterMarvin McLennon Youth & Young Adults MinistriesCheryl Speights Olinde BookkeeperSylvia Rabalais Administrative SecretaryHerndon Spillman OrganistDebbie Stiltner Comptroller

Youth News

The arrangements on the altar are given to the glory of God.

The arrangement in the foyer is by Monica Murphy on January 4.

The parlor arrangement on January 4 is by Martha Yancey;

on January 11 by Amanda Alexander; by Joanne Anderson on January 18; and,

Barbara Bearden on January 25.

Infants and toddlers are welcome at all services, and also lovingly cared for by trained staff in our nursery on the first floor of the Parish Hall between 8:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. on Sunday mornings, and for other events as announced.

The St. James EYC will be going to St. Louis, Missouri on our 2015 mission trip, collaborating with St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church in Little Rock, Arkansas on the journey to work with nonprofits in the area, along with getting to tour and experience some of the incredible sights and places that St. Louis has to offer. The mission trip dates are July 19-26, 2015. If you have any questions or are interested in joining us, please contact Marvin McLennon at 225-387-5141, ext. 224.EYC Resumes January 11 at 5:00 p.m .in the Youth Room, first floor of the Ministries Center.

Nursery Hours

For the dear departed: J. Kent Adams; and, Eddie Kay, Sr., father of Eddie Kay, Jr., grandfather of Stephanie & Andrea Kay; Ben R. Miller Jr., Billie HargroveRecently requested for: Donna Holland, Rosalyn Cordell, Laura Stucker, Barbara McCarty, Pat Colquette, Edie Adams, Pam, Will, Charles, Kenlie Jackson, Nicholas, Carol Blank, Honey East, Henri, Sherrill, Jean, Sparky, Erin, Keith, Robby Cangelosi, Lance Peytavin, Jeff Mills, Trent Sandahl, Donnie, Hayes Kahao, Amy Teague, Misha, Naomi MontgomeryContinuing prayers are offered for: Thomas, Fred Frey Jr., Betty Romero, Mary C. Elliott, Kevin Stockton, Marion Hart LeBlanc, Matthew Paul Buller, Glenn Stockton, Estelle Schilling, Bobby Rayne Jr., Jim Coleman, James Ott, Bob Boyd, Richard Garber, Anne Anthony, Sky Alexandra, Barbara Shilg, Larry Durant, Susan Thayer, Michael D. Moore, Colleen

Ramshur, Todd Turpin, Judy Calhoun, Debra Bagley, Christie Fawley, Emma, Janet Arst, Brooke Colquette, Casey Dué, Alma Wade, Randall Nachman, Lauren Nachman, Gray Horn, Peyton Feigley, Matthew Leonard Gill, Peyton Self, Mary Jarnagin, Jack, Chuck Wood, Tara Sperandeo-Ellis, Joanne Anderson, Dexter Rollins, Alisa Janney, Cheyenne Sylvia, Bessie Stockton, Jim Toups, Marcia Campbell

For those in the armed forces: Rob Hutchins, Major John Lyford V, Sgt William Martin USMC, PFC Don Ellen, Lt Jon Bethel, Trey Wolf ABFAN, Lt Jordan Morris, Sgt James Chambers, Major Andrew “Andy” Stone USAF, Capt Michael Oliver, Specialist Daniel Anderson, Sgt Ethan Wade, Major Charlie Hines, Capt Mathis Guy Hall USMC, Chad Hornsby SFAAT US Army, Airman Avery Frink

Dedications of Christmas poinsettias are listed, here.

If you would like to dedicate the altar flowers in memory or honor of a loved one, or to remember a special occasion, download a form here, or contact Sylvia Rabalais:

225-387-5141 or srabalais@stjamesbr.org.

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Vestry Candidate Bios, cont’d from page onehas travelled around the world as a member of the coaching staff for the World Games for the Deaf, and recently received the Ma-son Dixon Lifetime Achievement Award for outstanding dedication to coaching deaf students. He continues to participate as an LSU Track and Field official. Currently, his days are filled with part-time employment at Billy Heroman’s Flowerland, coastal fishing, and grandfather activities with Ryan and the girls. Chip served on the Associate Vestry and vestry in the 1990s, and he is a proud part of the team who decorate the church for Christmas and Easter. Chip loves St. James and would enjoy serving as a member of the vestry once again.

Man e tte S ar t ai n S am m on s , a native of Baton Rouge and s econd-generat ion member of St. James since 1988, is the mother of three boys, Ben, Bryson and Drayton. Ben was

confirmed at St. James and Bryson and Drayton were baptized at St. James and attended the Day School. Manette received a B.S. in Business Education from LSU and is a homemaker, volunteer, and part-time associate with Poise-n-Ivy ladies boutique. At St. James, Manette has served on the vestry where she held the office of clerk, as ECW treasurer, Associate Vestry member, the Youth Ministry board, as a Stewardship worker, Sunday school teacher, Altar Guild member, and Gumbo worker. She is currently chair of the Parlor Flower ministry, and a member of St. Martha’s ministry and a lector. Manette says what she values most at St. James is, “Its history, traditions and the sense of community it brings to each one of us, all of which renews and inspires us to do God’s work.”

Caroline Ross was raised in Baton Rouge and at St. James. She attended the Day School and then went on to graduate from Episcopal. She and her husband, Stewart, have been active members

at St. James since 1997 when they were married. They have one son, Warren, who is an acolyte. Caroline is a speech/language pathologist in the EBR Parish School System. She has served in various ways at St. James including Youth Ministry, Gumbo co-chair, two Associate Vestry terms including one year as president, Stewardship Committee, Outreach Committee, Parlor Flowers ministry, Foyer Groups, as a board member of the Center for Spiritual Formation, and acolyte leader. Caroline says, “It would be an honor to serve on the St. James Vestry and I would welcome the opportunity to serve St. James and its parishioners in this capacity.”

Allen Paterson and his wife, Charlotte, began attending St. James Church after moving to Baton Rouge in 2005 from Metairie to be nearer their older daughter’s family.

Allen and Charlotte are both graduates of the Education for Ministry course at St. James, and Allen is a musician in the As You Are service. He serves as director of the St. James Food Pantry, and coordinates the Summer Sounds at St. James concert series, working closely with the Center for Spiritual Formation in setting up the series. Allen has served for four years as a Stephen Minister and is now a Stephen Leader.

He is a cradle Episcopalian, attending St. Martin’s Episcopal High School in Metairie from kindergarten through high school. He graduated from USL with a BA in economics, and then spent four years in the Air Force. Allen retired from the U.S. Customs Service as the Port Director of Customs in New Orleans in 1999. Both of his daughters now live in Baton Rouge and his two older grandchildren attend Episcopal High School. Allen says, “St. James has provided the inspiration, guidance and instruction for my spiritual development. We should continue our emphasis on religious and spiritual guidance and education. We must focus on stewardship and the proper allocation of our resources to meet the needs of our church and the many ministries that benefit our extended community. We must always serve those in our community who are in distress.”

Andy McCall was born and raised in Baton Rouge and is a long-time member of St. James. He and his wife, Julie, were married at St. James in 2007. Their two-year-old son, Everett, was

baptized at the church in 2013. Andy has recently served on the Associate Vestry and is a member of the 2015 Stewardship Campaign Steering Committee. Andy says “St. James and its traditions have been such an important part of my life that I am grateful for the opportunity to repay the church by serving on the vestry”. Andy works for Beau Box Commercial Real Estate and also volunteers as a Court Appointed Special Advocate.

Amy McBride Kurtz is a Baton Rouge native and fifth-generation member of St. James Episcopal Church. She is married to Christian Kurtz, and they have two daughters, Anna Grace (9) and Mary

Beth (6), who attend St. James Episcopal Day School. Amy has served on the Associate Vestry and has volunteered and

Parish Family NewsMarriages

Sunny Mayhall (daughter of Lorri and Van Mayhall Jr.) and Hampton West (son of Helen and Dan West) were married on December 23, 2014.

Deaths/BurialsBen R. Miller, Jr. died on December 2, 2014. His requiem Eucharist and interment in the St. James columbarium was held on Dember 5, 2014.Billie Hargrove, aunt of Tammy Brice, was buried from St. James on December 9, 2014.Catherine Elise Evans died on Sunday, December 7, 2014. Her requiem Eucharist was held on December 27, 2014 with interment in the St. James columbarium. Continued on page four

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Vestry Candidate Bios, cont’d from page threeassisted with the Welcome Committee, Guild of the Christ Child, Vacation Church School, and children’s Sunday school. She graduated from LSU and is employed part-time with ENVIRON International as an environmental consultant. Amy says, “St. James has been an important part of my spiritual life and a loving, welcoming environment for my family. I would be honored to serve the parishioners of St. James as a member of the vestry.”

Bob Israel says, “Thank you very much for consideration to the St. James vestry. I have been a member of the church since 1976. Over those years, I have had the honor to

serve three terms on the vestry and the Day School Board of Trustees, twice. Under the rectorships of Bishop Jim Coleman, Father Francis Daunt and Father Rocki Proffitt, the best accomplishment was the selection of Father Mark Holland.”

Katherine “Kaki” Heiligenthal was born and raised in Austin, Texas, before moving to Baton Rouge. A “cradle Episcopalian,” she has been a member of St. James since 2010 where she has been

involved in the Altar Guild, Wedding Guild and Associate Vestry. She will graduate from the Education for Ministry four-year program in May. Kaki holds a BA degree in Mass Communication from LSU and currently works as the Director of Marketing and Development for Friends of the Baton Rouge Zoo. Aside from her work at the church, Kaki is a four-year member of the Junior League of Baton Rouge and most recently served as the assistant chair for a committee dedicated to determining the feasibility and means to develop a community diaper bank. “I’ve found a true home at St. James in both its community and my personal spirituality — its traditions, culture and beauty have truly captivated me. My vision as a vestry member would be to honor these fundamental realities while attempting to bridge the gap to many of my millennial peers,” says Kaki.

Linda Gibson and her husband, Ben, have been parishioners of St. James since 2000. Their twins, Abigail and Bennett, were baptized here in 2004 and are currently in the fifth grade at the

Day School. Linda has served as treasurer on the Associate Vestry, the Day School Parents Guild treasurer and is currently the treasurer for the Day School School Board of Trustees. Linda graduated from LSU in 1996 with a degree in accounting and attained her CPA license afterwards. She is a partner at TWRU CPAs and Financial Advisors. Linda has grown up in the Episcopal church and is grateful for St. James to be a part of her family’s life.

Honey Vordenbaumen East is a lifelong member of St. James, having been baptized, confirmed, and married here. She is married to Randy East and is the mother of two daughters and

a stepson and the grandmother of five wonderful grandchildren. Honey is a retired teacher and principal in the East Baton Rouge Schools where her students and teachers experienced great academic success, including the highest award offered by the U.S. Dept of Education, the Blue Ribbon School of Excellence. The St. James Church community has been at the center of her spiritual formation from childhood through the present, experiencing the love of Christ as a child through weekly worship, the love of the Sunday School community, St. James EYC, and the children’s choir. As an adult, Honey has served as Sunday School teacher, Director of Christian Education, Vacation Bible School director, youth group leader, and Eucharistic Minister. She has also served on the diocesan Christian Education board, the Camp Hardtner staff,

the St. James Vestry and Associate Vestry, and the St. James Day School Board of Trustees. Honey’s desire is, “To continue to answer the call of servant ministry and to participate in discerning God’s call to St. James as we prayerfully seek to love and honor Him as a church community.”

Margaret Culbertson and her husband, Pat, have been members of St. James for more than 30 years. She grew up in Dallas and has a BA in psychology from the University of Texas at

Austin and a master’s in social work from LSU. She worked in public mental health and non-profit organizations and now is retired. She currently serves as program committee chair for the Center for Spiritual Formation, and leads Meditative Yoga classes, a program offered by the Center, as well as a Visiting Eucharistic Minister, lector, and is a member of the Altar Guild, St. Martha’s Guild, and the St. Joan of Arc Study Group. Margaret has served on the Associate Vestry, twice on the vestry, once as clerk, on a Rector Search Committee, a Stephen Minister and leader, chair of the Parish Hall and the Outreach and Welcome Committees, and on stewardship committees. She is also an EfM graduate. In the community, she has served as board chair for Volunteers of America of Greater Baton Rouge, on the Symphony Board, and president of her neighborhood garden club. Margaret says, “St. James offers so many opportunities to discern and develop our spiritual gifts, to serve our church and the wider community, and to nurture each other along our common journey. It is a joy and a blessing to be a member of this community of faith. Those who have gone before us have done a remarkable job in being faithful stewards of this beautiful historic church, while also developing facilities and programs to meet current needs. We must continue in that tradition.”

A vestry member should be at least 18 years old, a confirmed member of record of St. James Parish for a minimum of two years, faithful and consistent in attendance at worship services, generous in giving and growing in personal stewardship, furthering personal spiritual growth, regular in attendance at meetings of the vestry, serving on one or more committees or ministries of the church and/or the vestry, participating in the annual stewardship drive each year, abiding by and supporting vestry decisions in a positive way, attending church-sponsored events and programs.

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January 2015 The Messenger Page 7

Presenting the Associate Vestry SlateDon R. Capron, Jr. is a native of the Baton Rouge area and a local real estate appraiser. He is married to Kerry Boyd Capron. They have two children, Cade (11) and Katie

Sue (9). Cade graduated from the St. James Episcopal Day School and is now at Episcopal School; Katie Sue is in the fourth grade at the Day School. Don has served on the vestry, Associate Vestry, Stewardship Committee, the Center for Spiritual Formation board, and most recently, the Day School Board of Trustees. He states “Out of all of the committees I have served on, the Associate Vestry is the one that I had the most interaction with parishioners and where I met many of the people whom I call friends today”.

Megan Campbell grew up in Shreveport, Louisiana where she was a member of St. Mark’s Cathedral and also attended St. Mark’s Cathedral School from kindergarten through eighth grade.

She is a 2002 graduate of Texas Christian University. Megan and her husband, Jimmy, joined St. James in 2008 when they relocated to Baton Rouge. She is active in the St. Mary’s Mom-to-Mom Ministry as well as Bible Study 2.0. She and her husband have three daughters, Charlotte, Ryan and Bridget, two of whom were baptized at St. James, and one who lays in the beautiful Columbarium outside of Bishops Hall.

Paul Buller grew up in Zachary, Louisiana, and has been a confirmed Episcopalian and member of St. James since 2009. Paul and his wife Trish, an Episcopalian since birth and native of

Texarkana, Texas, live in Baton Rouge with their two daughters Marion and Audrey, both of whom attend St. James Episcopal Day School. Paul attended LSU, graduated with a degree in Civil Engineering and is currently the Civil/Structural Principal Engineer and Department Manager for the Baton Rouge branch of Richard Design Services Inc. Trish also attended LSU, graduated with a degree in Graphic Design and is the Design Manager at Community Coffee.

Betsy Hurst grew up in Woodville, Mississippi where she was a member of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. She and her husband, Clint, joined St. James as newlweds in 1999. In 2005, they moved to

St. Francisville where they were members of Grace Church, but they returned to Baton Rouge in 2013 and rejoined St. James. Betsy graduated from LSU in 1998 with a BS in Elementary Education and this is Betsy’s ninth year to teach at St. James Day School, where she currently teaches fourth grade. She and Clint have two daughters who attend St. James: Sally (8), and Ann Baine (5).

John Soule grew up in Pensacola, Florida where he was a member of Christ Episcopal Church. After receiving a Civil Engineering degree from The University of Alabama in 2004, John moved

to Birmingham, where he started his career in construction. In 2012, John and his wife, Anna Catherine temporarily relocated to Baton Rouge along with their two children, Jack (5) and Mary Barton (2). As a result of the warm welcome the Soules received by St James, as well as the community, the family decided to remain in Baton Rouge. John is a Senior Project Manager for Cajun Constructors.

Chad Toups, a Thibodaux native, has been a member of St. James since 2006. He and his wife, Robin, have three children, all baptized at St. James: Grant (7), Annadele (5), and James (18

mos.). Chad graduated from LSU in 2002 with a degree in Mechanical Engineering and is an engineer at Dow Chemical in Plaquemine.

Robin Toups is a life-long Episcopalian, baptized and confirmed at St. Albans Episcopal Church in Bovina, Mississippi. Robin and her husband, Chad, have been members of St. James since 2006.

Their three children were baptized at St. James: Grant (7), Annadele (5), and James (18 mos.). Robin graduated from LSU with a degree in Chemical Engineering and attended LSU Law School. She is an attorney with Taylor, Porter, Brooks & Phillips.

Mary Pesses grew up in Covington, Louisiana. She graduated from Wofford College and earned a master’s degree in Social Work at the University of Tennessee. She and her husband, Josh, moved

to Baton Rouge four years ago from New York City where she practiced social work. She is currently at home raising their two daughters, Margaret (6) and Louise (4),

the eldest of whom is a kindergartener at St. James Day School. Mary is involved in the St. James ECW and is co-chair of the church’s lenten Gumbo. She also serves on the board of Volunteers of America Greater Baton Rouge.

Thank you to retiring Associate Vestry members:

deSha Caldwell CarterKaki Heiligenthal

Kramer IrbyAmy McBride Kurtz

Buddy OhmstedeRichard Ray

Alison S. RodrigueHill Savoy

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We proclaim Christ crucified and risen, and invite you to join with us in ministry together in his name.

Increased costs to meet new postal regulations and fees have forced us to terminate automatic mailing of The MESSENGER to parish households. Readers are encouraged to use the online version to enjoy color photographs and graphics, easy links to contact information, maps, additional information and reference materials, and more. If you know of someone who cannot receive the electronic version, nor is able to pick up a paper copy available in the narthex, foyers and vestibules, please share their name with us so other arrangements can be made — or better yet: pick one up and bring it to them on a visit, yourself!

Joan of Arc Study GroupSusan Rolfs hosts the Wednesday, January 7 gathering of the Joan of Arc Study Group, at noon. Barbara Bacot will present the lesson on John and The Apocolypse.

All women of the parish are invited! R.s.v.p. to Susan at sdrolfs@bellsouth.net or Nina Broyles at ninabroyles@cox.net.

Creating Common Good: January 22-24, 2015Economic inequality in the United States is a pervasive, overwhelming issue. Our society is increasingly made up of have and have-nots, and this consistently widening gap represents a condition decried by the prophets, forcefully addressed by Jesus, and singled out by a number of contemporary voices in economics and public policy as a serious but correctable obstacle to human thriving. Many of us worry that we are complicit in a system that perpetuates economic inequality, and we feel uncomfortable and tense because this complicity goes against our deeply held Christian values about social justice. Many avoid the topic because taking a stand against economic inequality is difficult, and we don’t know what we can do – as individuals and as the Church – to effect change in a broken system.

The Trinity Institute program, provided by the St. James Center for Spiritual Formation in live simulcast, will include the Most Rev. Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury; Cornel West; and Robert Reich, among other. Read more at http://www.trinitywallstreet.org/trinity-institute/2015/what’s-ti2015

Trinity Institute has released four mini-documentaries (10-12 minutes each). These features examine economic inequality in different parts of the world and look at creative and effective responses from churches and communities, along with group leader guides providing discussion questions for use in a group or individually in preparation for January’s conference.

Go to ChurchNext.tv and click on “Browse Catalog” and look for the Creating Common Good logo. You’ll need to create an account, but viewing each episode is free by using the discount code “TI2015.”

Mom-to-Mom Groups Growing Strong!St. Mary’s Mom-to-Mom Ministry is a group of mothers who have children under the age of five, and who would like to gather once a month for prayers, friendship, and fellowship. The evening group next meets on Thursday, January 8, from 6:00-7:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall Parlor. The daytime group has postponed their “first Friday” usual date to Friday, January  9, from 9:30-10:30 a.m., also in the Parish Hall parlor. Nursery care is provided courtesy of the St. James ECW.If you would like more information or to reserve child care, please contact Mary Boutwell, 225-387-5141 ext. 229.

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