January 2019 Spotlight:
Sunday, January 27th, 11:00am: Annual Congregational Meeting, Lunch following. St. James’ Annual Congregational Meeting: Approval of the 2019 Budget. Election of Council, Endowment Board and Nominating Committee members. Be there! Make your vote count. And enjoy a...
A Note from Pastor David
What an honor it is to be your next pastor at St. James. I realize that I stand on the shoulders of pastoral leaders since 1890. Thank you for this opportunity to serve Christ with you. I will spend the month of June and a bit of July completing my ministry at St....
Pastor David Knapp Called to St. James
On Sunday, April 15th, members of St. James heard Pastor David Knapp, of St. Luke Lutheran Church in Southwest Portland give the homily during the morning service. It was, in fact, his audition to be our next pastor. And response from the congregation was resounding....
Bring in the New Year of 2018 with Jazz
JAZZ VESPERS ON SUNDAY, Jan. 21st, at 5:00 pm at St. James will feature John Stowell on guitar. John Stowell returns to St. James for the first Jazz Vespers of 2018. John is a unique jazz guitarist influenced as much by pianists and horn players as he is by...
Caring for Creation: Earth Day 2017
… and The People’s Climate March … You are invited to join the Caring for Creation Committee who will be marching with the St. James Lutheran Church banner in the People’s Climate March on Saturday, April 29th. Be a part of environmental...Upcoming Events
Nov
13
Wed
8:30 am
Centering Prayer
Centering Prayer
Nov 13 @ 8:30 am – 9:00 am
Centering Prayer: Wednesdays at 8:30 am, Pioneer Chapel There is a weekly opportunity to practice this simple form of contemplative prayer weekly at St. James. Wednesday mornings at 8:30 a small gathering takes place in[...]
12:00 pm
Midweek Eucharist
Midweek Eucharist
Nov 13 @ 12:00 pm – 12:30 pm
A thirty-minute liturgy of Holy Communion takes place in the intimate setting of the Pioneer Chapel. This service provides an opportunity for communal prayer, a brief sermon and reflection. Scriptures may be used from the[...]
12:30 pm
Bible Study
Bible Study
Nov 13 @ 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
Pastor David’s Wednesday Bible Study starts September 11th. The first few books of your Bible contain inspiring stories of Sarah, Abraham, Joseph, Rahab, Noah, Miriam and Moses. Join Pastor David as we explore the life[...]
Nov
16
Sat
9:30 am
Contemplative Prayer
@ St. James Lutheran Church
Contemplative Prayer
@ St. James Lutheran Church
Nov 16 @ 9:30 am – 11:00 am
NOTE: Contemplative Prayer takes a summer break in August! No Saturday morning prayer/labyrinth until September. (That means you can “Be Still and Know” without driving to St. James!) Notice when there is a blanket of[...]
Nov
17
Sun
9:30 am
Worship
Worship
Nov 17 @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am
Sunday Morning Worship with Holy Communion Every Sunday, 9:30am Holy Communion is celebrated at each Sunday liturgy. Refreshments and community time follow the worship service. Childcare available from 9:15AM-12:15PM.
11:00 am
Sunday School
Sunday School
Nov 17 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
The Christian Education Committee is excited to announce the return of Sunday School to St. James! The class serves children ages 4 through second grade. Parents, bring your children at 11:00 am to the large[...]
5:00 pm
Jazz Vespers
@ St. James Lutheran Church
Jazz Vespers
@ St. James Lutheran Church
Nov 17 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
This 45 minute jazz musical setting of the Evening Prayer liturgy is held on the third Sunday of each month at 5:00pm. Professional jazz musicians and vocalists lead this reflective service with scriptural reading, psalms,[...]