The summer concert series at St. James Lutheran Church in downtown Portland continues for an eleventh year with recitals by two piano duet teams framing two solo organ recitals. On Friday, August 7th, perennial favorites Angela Carlson and Rebecca Jeffers from the...
Sunday, July 26, 11:00am … Following 9:30am Service, in the Courtyard … It’s our annual feast and fun for Saint James! This year we will provide Brats, Beverages and Ice Cream. Everyone is encouraged to bring side dishes and picnic fare. Remember that...
The 9:30AM Sunday liturgy on June 21st includes a tribute to Pastor Smith and his family, recalling years of ministry and continuing fellowship that have shaped the life and mission of St. James and the surrounding community into and beyond our times. Grandsons...
Sunday May 10 at 5:00 pm will feature Johann Sebastian Bach’s thrilling Ascension Day Cantata No. 43 “Gott fähret auf mit Jauchzen” (God Goes Up with Jubilation). Vocal soloists include Catherine Van der Salm, Laura Thoreson, Byron Wright, and Kevin Walsh. They join...
March 29th Palm/Passion Sunday 9:30AM – Processional in Park Blocks March 30th-April 1 Noontime Devotions April 2nd Maundy Thursday Noon – Footwashing and Eucharist Maundy Thursday 7:00PM – Footwashing, Eucharist and Stripping of the Altar...
Lenten Season brings Wednesday evening soup suppers and worship services, as we make pilgrimage and enjoy fellowship among the downtown churches — and our pastors exchange pulpits. Soup supper at 6:15PM; worship at 7:00PM. “The Promise of the...
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[...]
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[...]
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[...]
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[...]
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.
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[...]
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[...]
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[...]
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[...]
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[...]
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[...]
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[...]
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[...]
This year begins with our middle school students exploring their faith and asking tough questions. Each 2nd Sunday of the month for ten months, beginning on January 12th, 2025, they will gather either at church[...]
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[...]
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[...]
Applications are currently being accepted for the St. James Scholarship. Applicants must be a member of St. James and pursuing an undergraduate degree. Applications can be found on the St. James website under “Education” and[...]