Easter Season Events at St. James 2021
Rejoice and Give Thanks — Vaccine Fundraiser for Lutheran World Relief: April 5th – May 10th As we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus on Easter, I can’t help but make the connection to a reopening after experiencing a year-long pandemic. The vaccine...
Let Justice Flow.
The seasons of Advent and Christmas have found our church building adorned in light. Now as we move to the Epiphany season, a banner will soon announce from our tower: “Let Justice Flow Like Water.” Justice is the hard work of infusing love into the structures of our...
Season of Gratitude at St. James
THANK YOU FOR YOUR GIVING TO ST. JAMES We have experienced record giving (offerings and other income) for ministry in Christ’s name in 2020. Thank you for your faithfulness. Our 2021 Stewardship theme “Season of Gratitude” (October 4th — November 11th, 2020)...
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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...
DUE TO THE CORONAVIRUS – CHANGES
“Do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you.” -Isaiah 41:10 ALL Sunday and Midweek Worship services and most ministry gatherings HAVE BEEN SUSPENDED indefinitely. We want you to REMAIN HEALTHY during these uncertain times. We hope that by...Upcoming Events
Aug
21
Thu
7:30 am
CDC Preschool
CDC Preschool
Aug 21 @ 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
22
Fri
all-day
Lutheran Ligaments
Lutheran Ligaments
Aug 22 – Aug 23 all-day
Walkers of St. James — Join the Lutheran Ligaments! On Friday, August 22nd, the Lutheran Ligaments will set off for a two day walking relay — joining thousands of runners and walkers in the Portland[...]
7:30 am
CDC Preschool
CDC Preschool
Aug 22 @ 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 22 @ 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
24
Sun
9:30 am
Sunday Eucharist
@ St. James Lutheran Church
Sunday Eucharist
@ St. James Lutheran Church
Aug 24 @ 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 24 @ 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
Open Space
Open Space
Aug 24 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Education hour at 11:00am — following the 9:30am service and coffee Sundays Year-Round, 11:00am-12:00pm Open Space takes place most Sunday mornings in the Main Sanctuary of St. James Lutheran Church. All are invited to attend[...]
4:00 pm
Parkside Piano Concert Series
Parkside Piano Concert Series
Aug 24 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Please mark your calendars and join us again this summer for a new Parkside Piano Concert — Fourth Sunday at 4:00pm — on August 24th, 2025 … Parkside Piano Concert: Sunday, August 24th at 4:00pm[...]
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[...]
11:30 am
Feeding the Hungry
Feeding the Hungry
Aug 25 @ 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
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[...]