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...
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...
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”...
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....
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...
$15,905 WAS GENEROUSLY GIVEN. The check was sent last week to Lutheran World Relief to help bring the vaccine to developing countries. Thank you to all who participated in this Easter season fundraiser sponsored by our St. James Justice Group. Special thanks to our...
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[...]
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[...]
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[...]
St. James Food Box Ministry: Helping the Unsheltered with Food Boxes … Five days a week — every weekday (Monday through Friday) at 11:30am in the Park Blocks in front of our building — we[...]
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[...]
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[...]
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.
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[...]
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[...]
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[...]
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[...]
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[...]
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[...]
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[...]
Sunday School Returns: Sunday School and Open Space return beginning on Sunday, September 15th, 2024. Our childcare assistant, Adina Walls, will meet our younger children on the lower level during worship providing Biblical stories and[...]
This year begins with our middle school students exploring their faith and asking tough questions. Each 2nd Sunday of the month for ten months, beginning on January 12th, 2025, they will gather either at church[...]