“All the world is a stage; it’s also a casino.” –Morgan Housel
From Pastor David’s Desk … Casinos are places of choice. Should I bet? How much? What are the odds? In some ways, we live in a casino since we are constantly making decisions. Our forty-day journey of Lent begins on Wednesday, March 5th, and it is a time to...
Want to start a church?
From Pastor David’s Desk … Let’s gather a bunch of unlikely people: Maybe a person with unclean lips (Isaiah) A former persecutor of followers of Jesus (St. Paul) A business woman in a male-dominated world (Lydia) Three fishermen who can’t catch a thing....
“Greatest Bacon Glazed Donut in America” –Anthony Bourdain
From Pastor David’s Desk … Voodoo Doughnuts is growing up. Portland’s scrappy donut shop turns twenty-one this year. Birthed on SW 3rd Avenue in Portland, today you can spot the iconic pink boxes in six states. In its teenage years, the Bacon Maple Bar was voted...
Christmas at St. James 2024
Sunday, December 1st: 1st Sunday in Advent – Ten new members will be received. World AIDS Day. The Great Thanksgiving Meal. Choral Vespers at 5:00pm. Saturday, December 7th: Decking the Halls – We gather at 9:00am to decorate the sanctuary and raise the Christmas...
“Are you better off today, than you were four years ago?” –Polling Question
From Pastor David’s Desk … The presidential election will occur November 5th and many of us have already completed our mail-in ballot. Anxiety stirs: Who will take up residence in the White House? Who will represent us in Portland’s City Hall? Are we better off...Upcoming Events
Apr
18
Fri
all-day
Good Friday
Good Friday
Apr 18 all-day
Friday, April 18th, 2025, 7:00pm: Good Friday Worship (the day of Jesus’ death.)
7:30 am
CDC Preschool
CDC Preschool
Apr 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
Apr 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[...]
Apr
17
Thu
7:15 pm
Choir Rehearsal
Choir Rehearsal
Apr 17 @ 7:15 pm – 8:45 pm
WELCOME BACK, CHOIR! Our St. James Sanctuary Choir has returned after a summer break. They will enhance our worship each Sunday under the direction of our Director of Music Ministry Colin Stave. NOTE: The St.[...]
Apr
19
Sat
all-day
Holy Saturday
Holy Saturday
Apr 19 all-day
Saturday, April 19th, 2025, 7:00pm: Easter Vigil Worship (prayers as Jesus lies entombed.) Join us for Holy Saturday to commemorate Jesus’ burial.
9:30 am
Contemplative Prayer
Contemplative Prayer
Apr 19 @ 9:30 am – 11:00 am
Contemplative Prayer at St. James First and Third Saturday mornings, 9:30am Saturday Schedule 9:30-11:00am on Zoom: The 2024-2025 Contemplative Prayer group will reconvene on September 21st … October 5th and 19th … November 2nd and[...]
Apr
20
Sun
all-day
Easter Sunday
Easter Sunday
Apr 20 all-day
The Resurrection of Our Lord. Sunday, April 20th, 2025, 9:30am: Easter Festival Eucharist – “Christ is Risen.” Join us: The Joy of new life in Christ is expressed in Word and song.
9:30 am
Sunday Eucharist
@ St. James Lutheran Church
Sunday Eucharist
@ St. James Lutheran Church
Apr 20 @ 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
Apr 20 @ 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
Apr 20 @ 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[...]
5:00 pm
Jazz Vespers
@ St. James Lutheran Church
Jazz Vespers
@ St. James Lutheran Church
Apr 20 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
St. James Jazz Vespers 2024-2035 Season … Join us on the third Sunday of each month for our Jazz Vespers series. You won’t want to miss it! **** The new 2024-2025 Jazz Vespers guest artist[...]
Apr
21
Mon
7:30 am
CDC Preschool
CDC Preschool
Apr 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
Apr 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[...]
Apr
22
Tue
7:30 am
CDC Preschool
CDC Preschool
Apr 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
Apr 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[...]
7:00 pm
St. James Book Group
St. James Book Group
Apr 22 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
This month, Book Club will be reading a familiar title, Skin & Bones: a Novel by Renee Watson. This book was discussed in Open Space awhile back. The New York Post ranked it the Best[...]
Apr
23
Wed
7:30 am
CDC Preschool
CDC Preschool
Apr 23 @ 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
Apr 23 @ 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
Apr 23 @ 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[...]
12:00 pm
Midweek Eucharist
Midweek Eucharist
Apr 23 @ 12:00 pm – 12:30 pm
NOTE: Midweek Eucharist begins again on Wednesday, February 19th, 2025 — and continues every following Wednesday at 12:00 Noon through May. Pastor David will lead and Colin will be at the piano. In March, Pastor[...]
12:45 pm
Bible Study
Bible Study
Apr 23 @ 12:45 pm – 1:30 pm
NOTE: Midweek Eucharist begins again on Wednesday, February 19th, 2025 — and continues every following Wednesday at 12:00 Noon through May. Pastor David will lead and Colin will be at the piano. In March, Pastor[...]
Apr
24
Thu
7:30 am
CDC Preschool
CDC Preschool
Apr 24 @ 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
Apr 24 @ 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[...]