Many of our August Bible readings in worship will center around the theme of Jesus as the Bread of Life. Each Sunday this month we will sing a theme hymn (ELW 485) of the same title. Focus on how you are given spiritual food for your faith journey. St. James Welcomes...
SUMMER BIBLE STUDY: “Is Jesus God? Creeds, Chaos, and Constantine” … Each Wednesday in July Pastor David and Matthew Schobert will present a recorded session on how our creeds and biblical writings were developed and selected. Why aren’t we using the...
PERMANENT DIRECTOR OF MUSIC MINISTRY. On Sunday, May 30th we thanked our Interim Music Director and Organist, Michael Lindner, for guiding our music program through a time of transition and pandemic. On Sunday, June 6th, we will introduce our permanent Director of...
$15,905 WAS GENEROUSLY GIVEN. The check was sent last week to Lutheran World Relief to help bring the vaccine to developing countries. Thank you to all who participated in this Easter season fundraiser sponsored by our St. James Justice Group. Special thanks to our...
Rejoice and Give Thanks — Vaccine Fundraiser for Lutheran World Relief: April 5th – May 10th As we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus on Easter, I can’t help but make the connection to a reopening after experiencing a year-long pandemic. The vaccine...
Please join us (either in-person or online) as we gather for these Holy Week ministry events … Sunday, March 28th, 9:30am: Palm/Passion Sunday (Palm will be distributed at the door) … Wednesday, March 31st: Holy Week Bible Study online (“Peter, Paul,...
Sunday Morning Worship with Holy Communion WELCOME TO WORSHIP AT ST. JAMES — NOTE: The Oregon mask mandate has ended. Although not required, you are encouraged to continue wearing a mask at St. James events[...]
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[...]
We roll out the welcome mat on Sunday, August 14th, 2022 to receive those who will make St. James their spiritual home. They will be introduced during worship. You can welcome them personally during our[...]
Education hour following the 9:30am service and coffee. Join us after Coffee Hour for a special Open Space when we will conclude our 2022 Summer Bible Study with Pastor David leading an in-person Open Space[...]
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[...]
Feeding the Hungry at Noon … This pandemic is disrupting the lives of those who live on our Portland streets in an alarming way. In fact, a number of helping agencies have stopped providing needed[...]
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[...]