“…people tend to believe that everyone sees the world the way they do.” –Temple Grandin
From the Pastor’s Desk … In her new book Visual Thinking, Temple Grandin writes of the virtues of complimentary minds. She is convinced that the Rosetta Stone of ancient Egypt was only deciphered due to two people whose minds could not have been more different....
“Let Justice Roll Down Like Waters.” –Amos 5
From the Pastor’s Desk … As 2023 dawns, our St. James justice banner hangs once again from our tower. It proclaims the words (above) of Amos the prophet. One area of justice we will explore this month is how to create healthier relationships with our Jewish and...
Season of Gratitude
From Pastor David: “When eating fruit, remember the one who planted the tree.” –Vietnamese Proverb This month we thank God for “tree-planters” – for all who shaped our life of faith. Who do you remember? Thirty years after Jesus’ resurrection, the writer...
Join us at St. James this October 2022
On Sunday, October 23rd, 2022, we return again to worship in our newly renovated St. James sanctuary. Join us for worship and fellowship on Sundays at 9:30am. From Pastor David: “Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life.” –Melody Beattie The travel...
Join us in September at Sixth Church
We are worshiping just next door at Sixth Church of Christ, Scientist throughout the construction period at St. James. Join us for worship and fellowship on Sundays at 9:30am. From Pastor David: “Portland is a year-round destination for travelers who love to...Upcoming Events
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[...]
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[...]