Pastor David Wants to Know You
Our ministry together at St. James begins Monday, July 16th. I’m excited and intend to hit the ground running by getting to know you — through trusting relationships Christ’s reign is advanced. I will immediately work with President Carl and the Council to create ten...
A Note from Pastor David
What an honor it is to be your next pastor at St. James. I realize that I stand on the shoulders of pastoral leaders since 1890. Thank you for this opportunity to serve Christ with you. I will spend the month of June and a bit of July completing my ministry at St....
Reception for Nancy Nickel
Saturday, June 2nd, 2018 from 4-6:00pm, in the Pioneer Chapel. Mark your calendars for this special event when we say “Goodbye” to our very special Minister of Music. On the eve of Nancy’s last Bach Cantata we will gather to wish her well, and send her off with love...
Pastor David Knapp Called to St. James
On Sunday, April 15th, members of St. James heard Pastor David Knapp, of St. Luke Lutheran Church in Southwest Portland give the homily during the morning service. It was, in fact, his audition to be our next pastor. And response from the congregation was resounding....
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...Upcoming Events
Aug
18
Mon
7:30 am
CDC Preschool
CDC Preschool
Aug 18 @ 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 18 @ 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
19
Tue
7:30 am
CDC Preschool
CDC Preschool
Aug 19 @ 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[...]
10:00 am
Food Boxing
Food Boxing
Aug 19 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
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[...]
11:30 am
Feeding the Hungry
Feeding the Hungry
Aug 19 @ 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
20
Wed
7:30 am
CDC Preschool
CDC Preschool
Aug 20 @ 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 20 @ 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 20 @ 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
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[...]
11:30 am
Feeding the Hungry
Feeding the Hungry
Aug 21 @ 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
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[...]
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[...]