“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...
“…100 back to back cruises.” –Conde Nast Traveler
From Pastor David’s Desk … Want to live on a cruise ship? Mario Salcedo did for over 23 years. At age 45, he stepped onboard for the first time. Now at 65, he stays on the same ship, in the same room and has booked over 850 trips on Royal Caribbean alone....
“Keep the Bible in one hand, and the newspaper in the other.” –Karl Barth
From Pastor David’s Desk … Known as one of the most influential theologians of the 20th century, Karl Barth insisted that followers of Christ live in the real world. According to Barth, we are called to hold the Bible with the newspaper. Like the martyred...
134 Years of St. James Ministry
Pictured above (photo by Albert Alter) is our St. James congregation as we paused July 28th, 2024 to thank God for 134 years of ministry in this neighborhood. We also marked the thirty-year anniversary of our ministry with lower-income residents at our St. James...
“We unanimously hold and teach…” –The Augsburg Confession
From Pastor David’s Desk … The Augsburg Confession became real in July 1530; that is, 494 years ago this month. In late June of that year, Martin Luther’s colleague Philipp Melanchthon traveled to the town of Augsburg, Germany to present twenty-eight statements...Upcoming Events
Jul
3
Thu
7:30 am
CDC Preschool
CDC Preschool
Jul 3 @ 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 3 @ 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
4
Fri
11:30 am
Feeding the Hungry
Feeding the Hungry
Jul 4 @ 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
5
Sat
9:30 am
Contemplative Prayer
Contemplative Prayer
Jul 5 @ 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[...]
Jul
6
Sun
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[...]
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[...]