Holy Week

Holy Week

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...
Lenten Worship & Fellowship

Lenten Worship & Fellowship

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...
2014 BACH-A-THON

2014 BACH-A-THON

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....
Advent & Christmas

Advent & Christmas

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...
Thanksgiving at St. James

Thanksgiving at St. James

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,...

Feast of St. Francis – Blessing of the Animals

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...