Holy Week begins on Sunday, April 13th, at 9:30AM, with a gathering and processional in the South Park Blocks and the Passion Narrative Reading from Matthew’s Gospel. We carry branches of salal — a local alternative to palms. *Noontime meditation liturgies...
The Lenten season begins with Ash Wednesday on March 5th (Imposition of Ashes and Holy Communion at noon in the Pioneer Chapel and 7:30PM in the sanctuary) Wednesdays in Lent: Soup Suppers (6:15PM) and Worship (7PM) shared among the downtown churches –- around the...
Join us for the 2014 BACH-A-THON on Sunday, February 2nd from 2-5:00 pm at St. James Lutheran Church. Enjoy performances by various members of the American Guild of Organists. Arrive when you can, leave when you must. Free-will offering accepted....
Join us in the center of the City as we mark this great season with song and story … Midweek Advent Soup Suppers and Advent Song: Join us each Wednesday as we move from church to church in Portland’s downtown. 6PM soup supper, followed by a...
Join us for … Thanksgiving at St. James on Thursday, November 28th: 10:30 am Thanksgiving Worship Service 1:00 pm Thanksgiving Community Dinner Serving a fresh home-cooked meal of Turkey, Ham, Mashed Potatoes, Vegetables, Stuffing, Salad, Dinner Rolls,...
Each year on this day we give thanks for the creatures God has placed in our charge, and for the life and ministry of Saint Francis. The Liturgy for the Blessing of Animals takes place in the courtyard following the morning liturgy. All are welcome to bring their...
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[...]