St. James has many opportunities to celebrate during this Advent and Christmas season. Consider inviting a friend to share in the special events of this season. Click here to download a PDF copy of our Christmas Bulletin Insert.
- Advent & Christmas Cleaning & Decorating: Saturday, December 7th, 9:00am …
Join us as we prepare St. James for the holidays. It’s always a fun way to get in the holiday mood. Cleaning and decorating start at 9:00am. There will be soup and bread for lunch! - Contemplative Prayer – Wonder and Awe: Saturday, December 7th, 9:30-11:00am …
During Advent and Epiphany we will focus our hearts on the sense of wonder and amazement. Join us in the St. James Library. Consider walking the courtyard labyrinth beforehand at 9:00am. - Lucia Sunday: December 15th, 9:30am …
We commemorate Lucia, a martyr of Syracuse who lived in 304 CE. We celebrate Lucia during a special church service and at coffee hour following. - Jazz Vespers with Allan Mair: Sunday, December 15th, 5:00pm …
Our December Jazz Vesper features some familiar Christmas tunes played by our shining in-house jazz quartet and one of Portland’s jazz luminaries. - Advent Labyrinth Walk – Winter Solstice and Return to Light: Saturday, December 21st, 5-7:00pm …
Celebrate the Winter Solstice with a labyrinth walk and silent meditation, followed by a time of reflection, song, and silence in the Pioneer Chapel. - Christmas Eve Candlelight Service: Tuesday, December 24th, 4:30pm …
Bring the whole family for this service of candlelight, Eucharist, and carol singing. - Christmas Eve Feeding the Houseless: Tuesday, December 24th, 6:15pm …
We turn our songs to acts of care. - Christmas Eve Candlelight Service: Tuesday, December 24th, 11:00pm …
This beautiful service, rich in carol singing, celebrates Christ’s birth among us. Music starts at 10:30pm. - Christmas Day Service: Wednesday, December 25th, 10:00am …
A joyous service celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ with Communion and carols. - Carols and Cookies: Sunday, December 29th, 11:00am …
Advent is over and we finally get to sing our favorite Christmas songs! This has become a popular event for members of St. James. And you don’t even need a hymnal to sing along!
