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...
Bring 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...
Christmas 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...
Reformation 500
October 13th-15th, 2017: A weekend of events in celebration of the 500th anniversary of the Lutheran Reformation at historic St. James Lutheran Church in downtown Portland. FRIDAY, October 13th 7:30pm Lecture: “Why in 2017 Should We Be Interested in the 500th...
13th Annual 4 x 4 Concerts
4 X 4 Piano Duet Series at St. James: 4 Friday Noon Concerts in August — The 13th annual summer Friday noon series of 4 X 4 concerts returns to St. James on August 4th, 11th, 18th, and 25th. The XX Digitus Duo, the Carlson-Jeffers Duo and the LeRoi Nickel Duo...Upcoming Events
Jan
28
Tue
6:15 pm
Feeding the Hungry
Feeding the Hungry
Jan 28 @ 6:15 pm – 6:45 pm
For several months now, St. James members have partnered with Pastor Bruce Arnold in distributing a meal to those in need. We gather each Tuesday at 6:15pm by the Lincoln statue about a block from[...]
7:10 pm
St. James Book Club
St. James Book Club
Jan 28 @ 7:10 pm – 8:10 pm
St. James Book Club meets on a monthly basis to discuss all kinds of books! In the past year we have read such titles as Bel Canto by Ann Patchett, Cutting for Stone by Abraham[...]
Jan
29
Wed
8:30 am
Centering Prayer
Centering Prayer
Jan 29 @ 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
Jan 29 @ 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
Jan 29 @ 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
Please join Pastor David each Wednesday for Bible Study in the St. James Library at 12:30pm. We explore the Bible’s themes for Advent preparation. Join us. So, remember to gather each Wednesday: at Noon for[...]
Feb
1
Sat
9:30 am
Contemplative Prayer
@ St. James Lutheran Church
Contemplative Prayer
@ St. James Lutheran Church
Feb 1 @ 9:30 am – 11:00 am
Contemplative Prayer at St. James meets twice a month. Weather permitting, we will include a time of walking meditation with the new labyrinth as part of the morning. Anyone interested in contemplative listening to[...]
Feb
2
Sun
11:30 am
WELCA Fair Trade Sale
@ St. James Lutheran Church
WELCA Fair Trade Sale
@ St. James Lutheran Church
Feb 2 @ 11:30 am – 12:00 pm
Each month St. James Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (WELCA) sell fair trade goods in the Pioneer Chapel after worship. Your purchase of fairly traded coffee, tea, and chocolate help support farmers[...]
9:30 am
Worship
Worship
Feb 2 @ 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.