Advent & Christmas at St. James 2021
Sunday, November 28th 1st Candle of Advent “Ready or Not, Here I Come” Jeremiah 33 Sunday, December 5th 2nd Candle of Advent “Paving the Way for Justice” Malachi 3 Sunday, December 12th 3rd Candle of Advent “Lucia Bride Arrives”...
Thanks to everyone at St. James this November 2021!
We Have Gifts That Differ — Thanks! The month of October highlighted our God-given gifts as a congregation and as individuals: our history, our school, our authors, a tradition of sponsoring refugees, music and more. Then we completed the yellow “Estimate of Giving”...
“Having Gifts That Differ – Let Us Use Them” -Romans 12:6
People all over the world are on the move. The St. James Art Group exhibit “Footprints: Immigration/Migration” highlights this journey both past and present. Right now we are settling Afghanistan refugees with our partners Lutheran Community Services NW....
Look ahead. Fall 2021 at St. James
St. James Choir Returns … As we approach a new season, we anticipate a new beginning in musical worship at St. James. While we won’t simply flip a switch and go back to “normal” right out of the gate, we are still very excited to reclaim choral singing as a part...
“I Am the Bread of Life.” -John 6:35
Many of our August Bible readings in worship will center around the theme of Jesus as the Bread of Life. Each Sunday this month we will sing a theme hymn (ELW 485) of the same title. Focus on how you are given spiritual food for your faith journey. St. James Welcomes...Upcoming Events
Jan
19
Wed
8:30 am
Centering Prayer
Centering Prayer
Jan 19 @ 8:30 am – 9:00 am
Wednesday Centering Prayer — For a number of years, St. James has welcomed a community Centering Prayer Group that met every Wednesday in our Pioneer Chapel. The group was led by the now deceased Pastor[...]
12:00 pm
Feeding the Hungry at Noon
Feeding the Hungry at Noon
Jan 19 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Feeding the Hungry at Noon … This pandemic is disrupting the lives of those who live on our Portland streets in an alarming way. In fact, a number of helping agencies have stopped providing needed[...]
Jan
20
Thu
10:00 am
Food Boxing at 10:00am
Food Boxing at 10:00am
Jan 20 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Feeding the Unsheltered Each weekday, St. James members bring boxes brimming with food and needed items to those who live on our streets. We then bring the empty cardboard boxes back to the church to[...]
12:00 pm
Feeding the Hungry at Noon
Feeding the Hungry at Noon
Jan 20 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Feeding the Hungry at Noon … This pandemic is disrupting the lives of those who live on our Portland streets in an alarming way. In fact, a number of helping agencies have stopped providing needed[...]
7:00 pm
Chancel Choir Rehearsal
Chancel Choir Rehearsal
Jan 20 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
St. James Choir Returns … All interested church choir singers are invited to get acquainted with our new Director, Colin Stave. As we approach a new season, we anticipate a new beginning in musical worship[...]
Jan
21
Fri
12:00 pm
Feeding the Hungry at Noon
Feeding the Hungry at Noon
Jan 21 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Feeding the Hungry at Noon … This pandemic is disrupting the lives of those who live on our Portland streets in an alarming way. In fact, a number of helping agencies have stopped providing needed[...]
Jan
22
Sat
9:30 am
Contemplative Prayer
Contemplative Prayer
Jan 22 @ 9:30 am – 11:00 am
Contemplative Prayer at St. James First and Third Saturday mornings, 9:30am (except for January 2022 — see below.) Contemplative Prayer is continuing to happen remotely during this time of quarantine and isolation. Consider taking time[...]
Jan
23
Sun
9:30 am
9:30 Sunday Morning Worship
9:30 Sunday Morning Worship
Jan 23 @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am
Sunday Morning Worship with Holy Communion WELCOME TO WORSHIP AT ST. JAMES — NOTE: Governor Brown has issued a statewide Oregon Indoor Mask Requirement, effective Friday, August 13th, 2021 — in order to limit the[...]
10:30 am
10:30am Coffee Hour
10:30am Coffee Hour
Jan 23 @ 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[...]
10:45 am
Annual Congregational Meeting
Annual Congregational Meeting
Jan 23 @ 10:45 am – 11:45 am
Help us plan ministry in 2022. After worship on Sunday, January 23rd, 2022 at 10:45am, we will gather to elect leaders, pass a ministry spending plan, and hear of our ministry in 2021. Your presence[...]