“We unanimously hold and teach…” –The Augsburg Confession

“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...
“Viriditas” –Saint Hildegard of Bingen

“Viriditas” –Saint Hildegard of Bingen

From Pastor David’s Desk … The Latin word “Viriditas” means greening power – the connection between the green earth and human health. Our Sunday morning readings this summer are all about that intersection. The term came from the pen of Saint...
“When the day of Pentecost had come…” –Acts 2

“When the day of Pentecost had come…” –Acts 2

From Pastor David’s Desk … It was a mistake. Play-Doh was invented in the 1930s as a wallpaper cleaner. Today the modeling-compound is a favorite of young children. But from 1930 until 1956 it was only available in white. Today Play-Doh comes in 60 colors...
Intersectionality

Intersectionality

From Pastor David’s Desk … “Intersectionality: The study of the intersections between different systems …” The big word in higher education today is intersectionality. I hear it at our Lutheran Seminary in Berkeley, CA and on local college...
Holy Week at St. James 2024

Holy Week at St. James 2024

Sunday, March 24th: Palm/Passion Sunday 9:30am Processional Eucharist Scott Baby Shower Wednesday, March 27th 12:00 Noon Eucharist Thursday, March 28th: Maundy Thursday 12:00 Noon Eucharist The Day of Jesus’ Last Supper Friday, March 29th: Good Friday 7:00pm Worship...
February 2024 at St. James

February 2024 at St. James

Sunday, February 4th 9:30am Eucharist 11:00am Open Space: Bonhoeffer: Faith Under Fire Sunday, February 11th 9:30am Eucharist 10:45am Coffee Hour Wednesday, February 14th Ash Wednesday 12:00 Noon Eucharist Sunday, February 18th 9:30am Eucharist 11am Open Space: The...