“We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give.” –Winston Churchill
Welcome to October at St. James! We begin our Stewardship Emphasis, “Why I Give.” The quote above is attributed to Winston Churchill and adjusts our focus from making a LIVING to making a LIFE. Often the first part of our adult years center on gathering...
“…there was a wedding in Cana of Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there…” –John 2
August is a wedding month at St. James. Committing to healthy relationships is worth celebrating! Even Jesus’ mother thought so (always listen to your mother!). Chelsea and Ethan Kimmett are St. James members who will honor their 10th wedding anniversary with an...
Celebrating Our Namesake
On Sunday, July 23rd we will commemorate our name: St. James Lutheran Church. In October of 1889, a small band of Lutherans gathered in the wild, undeveloped part of the Oregon territory called Portland to found the first English speaking Lutheran Church within...
“There the angel of the Lord appeared to Moses in a flame of fire out of a bush…” –Exodus 3
Seen any burning bushes lately? In a recent article, Victor Parachin suggests that we could learn something from Moses: how to minister in the midst of diversity. This month we prepare to celebrate the many voices and cultures of Pentecost Sunday (May 28th). So what...
Holy Week 2023 at St. James
Invite a friend to join you as we journey with Jesus from Cross to Resurrection: –Sunday, April 2nd, 9:30am: Palm/Passion Sunday Eucharist & outdoor processional –Wednesday, April 5th, 12:00 Noon: Eucharist & Bible Study on the Stations of the Cross –Thursday,...Upcoming Events
Jul
6
Sun
10:30 am
WELCA Fair Trade Sale
@ St. James Lutheran Church
WELCA Fair Trade Sale
@ St. James Lutheran Church
Jul 6 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Fair Trade Sale: It’s true, it’s a holiday weekend, but Fair Trade Chocolate and Coffee will be available for purchase in the Pioneer Chapel on Sunday, July 6th following the morning service. Also, watch for[...]
9:30 am
Sunday Eucharist
@ St. James Lutheran Church
Sunday Eucharist
@ St. James Lutheran Church
Jul 6 @ 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
Jul 6 @ 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
Sunday School
Sunday School
Jul 6 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
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[...]
Jul
7
Mon
7:30 am
CDC Preschool
CDC Preschool
Jul 7 @ 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
Jul 7 @ 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[...]
Jul
8
Tue
7:30 am
CDC Preschool
CDC Preschool
Jul 8 @ 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
Jul 8 @ 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
Jul 8 @ 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[...]
Jul
9
Wed
7:30 am
CDC Preschool
CDC Preschool
Jul 9 @ 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
Jul 9 @ 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
Jul 9 @ 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[...]
Jul
10
Thu
7:30 am
CDC Preschool
CDC Preschool
Jul 10 @ 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
Jul 10 @ 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[...]
Jul
11
Fri
7:30 am
CDC Preschool
CDC Preschool
Jul 11 @ 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
Jul 11 @ 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[...]