Sunday School Open House Kicks Off “Community September”

Sunday School Open House Kicks Off “Community September”

A new beginning comes to St. James as we prepare to welcome little ones aged 3 to 12 to our new and improved Sunday School. There’s room for more families and more volunteers, so join us at 11 am, Sunday September 8th in the Courtyard to see what this year has...
Feast of St. James

Feast of St. James

We will celebrate the Feast of St. James on Sunday, July 28 with A Pilgrimage and Picnic! Join us as we explore the question ‘Who is St. James?’ through fellowship, fun, and of course, a Feast.  We’ll be grilling in the courtyard; please bring a side...
Visual Artists’ Group First Wednesday Reception – July 3rd

Visual Artists’ Group First Wednesday Reception – July 3rd

THE JULY FIRST THURSDAY HAPPENS ON FIRST WEDNESDAY THIS YEAR! DON’T MISS IT!!!! Since the Fourth of July falls on Thursday this year, Portland’s First Thursday has been changed to First Wednesday, July 3. The July show here at St James, featuring the work...
It’s an Art Filled Weekend!

It’s an Art Filled Weekend!

This weekend is filled with art and music at St. James. This Thursday, June 6th,  from 5 -7pm join the Visual Artists’ Group in celebrating the opening of Gene Maier’s show, “Spirals.” The bright and bold images are an artistic portrayal of all...

Bach Cantata Vesper: June 2nd

Cantata 18: Gleichwie der Regen und Schnee vom Himmel fällt (As the rain and snow fall from heaven) Bach Cantata # 18 “Just as the rain and snow from heaven fall” scored for four violas and continuo will be sung at downtown Portland’s historic St. James Lutheran...
Pentecost – Sunday, May 19th

Pentecost – Sunday, May 19th

Be sure to wear red this Sunday and come celebrate Pentecost and the end of the Easter season on May 19.  As we read Acts 2 and learn about the Holy Spirit coming upon the Apostles in a great rushing wind and tongues of flame, listen and find out how many languages...