Mark Your Calendars!
Sunday, April 15th and Sunday, April 22nd … These are two of the most important dates for St. James this year. On Sunday, April 15th our Pastoral Candidate, recommended and approved by Council, will preach at the 9:30am service (Pastor Janet will preside). There will be a Q&A session following the service to give members a chance to meet the candidate and hear from him personally. On the following Sunday, April 22nd, the congregation will gather after service at 11:00am for a special Congregational Meeting to vote whether or not to call the candidate for Pastorship at St. James...
Read MoreThe Journey to Easter 2018
Community Lenten Services: † Wednesday, March 7th: Picnic Dinner at First Baptist at 6:00pm, followed by Ecumenical Service at 7:00pm. † Wednesday, March 14th: Soup Supper at St. James at 6:00pm, followed by Ecumenical Service at 7:00pm. † Wednesday, March 21st: Ecumenical Service followed by refreshments at First Presbyterian at 7:00pm. Holy Week: † Palm Sunday, March 25th: Procession in Park Blocks at 9:30am. † Maundy Thursday, March 29th: Noon and 7:00pm. † Good Friday, March 30th: Noon, St. John Passion at 7:00pm. GOOD FRIDAY BACH VESPER will feature music from Bach’s great...
Read MoreBring 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 guitarists. His original take on harmony, chords and improvisation sets him apart. He has taught internationally for 30 years. His clinics are informal, hands-on and informative. In addition to music theory and guidelines for improvisation, John shares his professional experience with the business of music. John Stowell began his...
Read MoreBring in the New Year of 2018 with Bach
Bach Cantata #28 and Vesper, Sunday, January 7th, 2018, 5:00pm Gottlob! Nun geht das Jahr zu Ende (Praise God! Now the year is coming to a close) This cantata for the New Year opens in thanksgiving for the past year with the sung words: “Think upon this, how much good God’s hands have done for you in the old year! Sound a happy song of thanks to Him…” The cantata concludes with a sung prayer for the New Year: “Give us a peaceful year, protect us from all sorrow, and nourish us gently.” Soloists Anna Haagenson, Laura Thoreson, Carl Halverson, and Kevin Walsh join St. James...
Read MoreChristmas at St. James 2017-18
During this Advent and Christmas season we have many opportunities to celebrate at St. James. Consider inviting a friend to share in the special events of this season. Advent Labyrinth Walk: Thursday, December 21st, 5:30pm Celebrate the Winter Solstice with a walk in our new courtyard labyrinth, followed by a time of reflection, song and silence. Advent Worship Service: Sunday, December 24th, 9:30am Celebrate the fourth Sunday in Advent with the lighting of the last candle on the Advent wreath. Christmas Eve Children’s Service: Sunday, December 24th, 4:30pm This was a hit with the young...
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