“Think of us in this way, as servants of Christ and stewards of God’s mysteries.” -1 Corinthians 4:1
From the Pastor’s Desk … This month we begin a new phase in being good stewards of what is placed in our care. Since 1890, each generation has lovingly updated our historic church building, and now it is our turn. Here’s a look at what you will see later in...
“Get up, take the child and his mother and flee to Egypt…” -Matthew 2:13
From the Pastor’s Desk… According to Matthew, Jesus was an evacuee and refugee shortly after birth. Strangers in a foreign land welcomed him. This month St. James will begin our sponsorship of an Afghan Evacuee family. We are honored to welcome one family out of...
Thanks to everyone at St. James this November 2021!
We Have Gifts That Differ — Thanks! The month of October highlighted our God-given gifts as a congregation and as individuals: our history, our school, our authors, a tradition of sponsoring refugees, music and more. Then we completed the yellow “Estimate of Giving”...
“Having Gifts That Differ – Let Us Use Them” -Romans 12:6
People all over the world are on the move. The St. James Art Group exhibit “Footprints: Immigration/Migration” highlights this journey both past and present. Right now we are settling Afghanistan refugees with our partners Lutheran Community Services NW....
June 2021 Announcements
PERMANENT DIRECTOR OF MUSIC MINISTRY. On Sunday, May 30th we thanked our Interim Music Director and Organist, Michael Lindner, for guiding our music program through a time of transition and pandemic. On Sunday, June 6th, we will introduce our permanent Director of...Upcoming Events
Aug
25
Mon
7:30 am
CDC Preschool
CDC Preschool
Aug 25 @ 7:30 am – 5:30 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[...]
Aug
26
Tue
7:30 am
CDC Preschool
CDC Preschool
Aug 26 @ 7:30 am – 5:30 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 Hungry
Feeding the Hungry
Aug 26 @ 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
For several years 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 — we have[...]
7:00 pm
St. James Book Group
St. James Book Group
Aug 26 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Book Club will meet Tuesday, August 26th at church. (NOTE: we’re still starting at 7:10pm to be able to use free street parking starting at 7:00. That still works in August, but as of September[...]
Aug
27
Wed
7:30 am
CDC Preschool
CDC Preschool
Aug 27 @ 7:30 am – 5:30 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[...]
8:30 am
Centering Prayer
Centering Prayer
Aug 27 @ 8:30 am – 9:00 am
Wednesday Centering Prayer — You are invited to join our community Centering Prayer Group, which gathers every Wednesday at 8:30am in the Pioneer Chapel. All are welcome.
11:30 am
Feeding the Hungry
Feeding the Hungry
Aug 27 @ 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
For several years 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 — we have[...]
Aug
28
Thu
7:30 am
CDC Preschool
CDC Preschool
Aug 28 @ 7:30 am – 5:30 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 Hungry
Feeding the Hungry
Aug 28 @ 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
For several years 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 — we have[...]
Aug
29
Fri
7:30 am
CDC Preschool
CDC Preschool
Aug 29 @ 7:30 am – 5:30 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 Hungry
Feeding the Hungry
Aug 29 @ 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
For several years 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 — we have[...]
Aug
31
Sun
9:30 am
Sunday Eucharist
@ St. James Lutheran Church
Sunday Eucharist
@ St. James Lutheran Church
Aug 31 @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am
Sunday Morning Worship with Holy Communion WELCOME TO WORSHIP AT ST. JAMES — Join us for worship and fellowship on Sundays at 9:30am. St. James is pleased to provide these Sunday Worship options: 1.) Our[...]
10:30 am
Coffee Hour
Coffee Hour
Aug 31 @ 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[...]
Sep
1
Mon
7:30 am
CDC Preschool
CDC Preschool
Sep 1 @ 7:30 am – 5:30 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 Hungry
Feeding the Hungry
Sep 1 @ 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
For several years 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 — we have[...]