Ministry in Parishes

But be doers of the word, and not merely hearers who deceive themselves.

James 1:22

Ministry in Parishes

ST. AIDAN’S WORKSPACE: A PLACE OF COLLABORATION AND COMMUNITY Do you work from home and wish to find a working spot where you can connect, collaborate and create? Saint Aidan’s, Cypress, has designed St. Aidan’s Workspace, a place where you can be productive and experience community, kindness and spirituality. St. Aidan’s Workspace is an innovative new coworking space that features comfy areas, complimentary WiFi, electrical outlets, worktables and chairs, access to a kitchen, and plenty of space to spread out and get your work done. Although St. Aidan’s Workspace opens with an optional prayer and/or Bible study every work session, participation is not required. Everyone is welcome. With the Cypress area currently experiencing an explosion in the number of solopreneurs, telecommuters and people who keep a virtual office, St. Aidan’s Workspace aims to increase collaboration and community. Currently, St. Aidan’s Workspace is open Wednesdays between 1-4 p.m. As demand increases, workspace hours will expand. Some of the extra features for guests include light printing capabilities, the ability to have a work mailing address, private conference room or work space, and small, quiet spaces where you can make and receive telephone calls. For more information about St. Aidan’s Workspace, contact info@aidanschurch.org.

ST. JAMES’, HOUSTON ATTRACTS NATIONALLYACCLAIMED AUTHOR FOR ECW LUNCHEON

The St. James’ Episcopal Church Women (ECW) Dr. Janie Brown Chapter celebrated its 21st Annual Author’s Luncheon with nationally-acclaimed writer Margaret Wilkerson Sexton in a sell-out event. Sexton’s The Revisioners, and A Kind of Freedom, were the topics of the book talk event.

Margaret Wilkerson Sexton

The event, held Saturday, December 7, 2019, at St. James’, Houston, featured speaker, Sexton, a native of New Orleans who currently lives in the Bay Area, and is author of award-winning books featured in numerous magazines and other national platforms. The December luncheon is the ECW’s largest fundraiser and powers signature efforts of the group that take place year-round. Held on the first Saturday of each December, the planning committee also hosts the Holiday Market with vendors selling items ranging from art to clothing and jewelry, before and after the luncheon. This year’s luncheon marked the first under the chapter’s new name, The St. James’ ECW Dr. Janie Brown Chapter, in honor of one of its most active and generous members who passed away in 2019.