The Longest Night Service of Light and Healing Prayer
The Longest Night Service of Light and Healing Prayer … Sunday, December 20th, 4:00pm on Zoom … This will be a virtual service of hope and healing for those who have lost loved ones; those with need for any kind of healing; caregivers; and all who are...Healing and Wholeness Service
St. James Lutheran Church invites you to a virtual Healing and Wholeness Service on Sunday, September 27th at 4:00pm via Zoom. There will be time for Scripture, silence, songs from the Taizé community and individual time for healing prayer with members of the healing...
Welcome from the Pastor
"We share God's inclusive and eternal love with everyone!" “Do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you.” -Isaiah 41:10 Welcome! From Pastor David: WELCOME TO ST. JAMES! This website serves as our “front door” to ministry in downtown...
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St. James is an over 300 member congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). As a Reconciling In Christ church, we celebrate and welcome all races, cultures, ethnicities, sexual orientations and gender identities. We hope that you will take this...Upcoming Events
Jun
1
Thu
8:00 am
CDC Preschool
CDC Preschool
Jun 1 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
The St. James Child Development Center, located at St. James Lutheran Church, has been certified by the state of Oregon since 1981. To inquire about openings, rates, or for more information, please contact the Child[...]
11:30 am
Feeding the Houseless
Feeding the Houseless
Jun 1 @ 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
For more than a year now, St. James members have partnered with Pastor Bruce Arnold in distributing a meal to those in need. As we do what we can to help our unsheltered neighbors —[...]
7:15 pm
Choir Rehearsal
Choir Rehearsal
Jun 1 @ 7:15 pm – 8:45 pm
NOTE: Beginning September 8th, 2022, the Choir resumed regular rehearsals from 7:15 to 8:45pm. Their voices returned to the service on Sunday, September 11th, 2022. Our thanks to Director of Music Ministry Colin Stave and[...]
Jun
2
Fri
8:00 am
CDC Preschool
CDC Preschool
Jun 2 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
The St. James Child Development Center, located at St. James Lutheran Church, has been certified by the state of Oregon since 1981. To inquire about openings, rates, or for more information, please contact the Child[...]
11:30 am
Feeding the Houseless
Feeding the Houseless
Jun 2 @ 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
For more than a year now, St. James members have partnered with Pastor Bruce Arnold in distributing a meal to those in need. As we do what we can to help our unsheltered neighbors —[...]
Jun
3
Sat
9:30 am
Contemplative Prayer
Contemplative Prayer
Jun 3 @ 9:30 am – 11:00 am
Contemplative Prayer at St. James First and Third Saturday mornings, 9:30am Contemplative Prayer and World Labyrinth Day St. James’ courtyard Labyrinth will be available at 1:00pm on Saturday, May 6th, 2023 for you to join[...]
Jun
4
Sun
10:45 am
WELCA Fair Trade Sale
@ St. James Lutheran Church
WELCA Fair Trade Sale
@ St. James Lutheran Church
Jun 4 @ 10:45 am – 11:45 am
Fair Trade: Spice it up for May! Mother’s Day is coming, so what better time to add some spice to Mom’s day? WELCA (Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America) is offering Fair Trade[...]
9:30 am
Sunday Morning Eucharist
@ St. James Lutheran Church
Sunday Morning Eucharist
@ St. James Lutheran Church
Jun 4 @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am
Sunday Morning Worship with Holy Communion WELCOME TO WORSHIP AT ST. JAMES — NOTE: The Oregon mask mandate has ended. Although not required, Multnomah County still recommends wearing masks indoors if you are at high[...]
10:30 am
Coffee Hour
Coffee Hour
Jun 4 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Coffee Hour Returns … Beginning Sunday, August 1st, 2021, you are invited to gather for our coffee hour immediately after worship in Pioneer Chapel. You may also sign up at church to host the gathering[...]
11:00 am
Sunday School
Sunday School
Jun 4 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Sunday School Returns: Sunday School and Open Space returned on Sunday, September 18th, 2022. We moved back to our newly renovated St. James historic building on October 23rd, 2022. Children’s Sunday School Events at St.[...]