Advent & Christmas at St. James 2023
December 3rd: 1st Sunday of Advent Pastor David returns with thanks 9:30am Eucharist Sermon: “Filling Advent’s Empty Spaces” December 10th: 2nd Sunday of Advent Selections from Handel’s “Messiah” 9:30am Eucharist Sermon: “The Advent...
November 2023 at St. James
Sunday, November 5th: All Saints Guest Preacher: Pastor Mark Brocker Stewardship Emphasis: “Why I Give” Open Space: Conversion to Earth Sunday, November 12th Guest Preacher: Pastor Mark Brocker Blessing of Estimate of Giving Cards Swedish Pancake Brunch...
“We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give.” –Winston Churchill
Welcome to October at St. James! We begin our Stewardship Emphasis, “Why I Give.” The quote above is attributed to Winston Churchill and adjusts our focus from making a LIVING to making a LIFE. Often the first part of our adult years center on gathering...
“With what grace should I treat others?” –Laura Sasaki Norton
September marks a change in the seasons. It also signals a liturgical change of focus at St. James. During the summer our Gospel readings asked “What does it mean to be a disciple?” Now we ask “How do disciples deal with one another in...
“…there was a wedding in Cana of Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there…” –John 2
August is a wedding month at St. James. Committing to healthy relationships is worth celebrating! Even Jesus’ mother thought so (always listen to your mother!). Chelsea and Ethan Kimmett are St. James members who will honor their 10th wedding anniversary with an...Upcoming Events
Jul
3
Thu
7:30 am
CDC Preschool
CDC Preschool
Jul 3 @ 7:30 am – 5:30 pm
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[...]
11:30 am
Feeding the Hungry
Feeding the Hungry
Jul 3 @ 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
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[...]
Jul
4
Fri
11:30 am
Feeding the Hungry
Feeding the Hungry
Jul 4 @ 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
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[...]
Jul
5
Sat
9:30 am
Contemplative Prayer
Contemplative Prayer
Jul 5 @ 9:30 am – 11:00 am
Contemplative Prayer at St. James First and Third Saturday mornings, 9:30am Saturday Schedule 9:30-11:00am on Zoom: The 2024-2025 Contemplative Prayer group will reconvene on September 21st … October 5th and 19th … November 2nd and[...]
Jul
6
Sun
10:30 am
WELCA Fair Trade Sale
@ St. James Lutheran Church
WELCA Fair Trade Sale
@ St. James Lutheran Church
Jul 6 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Fair Trade Sale: It’s true, it’s a holiday weekend, but Fair Trade Chocolate and Coffee will be available for purchase in the Pioneer Chapel on Sunday, July 6th following the morning service. Also, watch for[...]
9:30 am
Sunday Eucharist
@ St. James Lutheran Church
Sunday Eucharist
@ St. James Lutheran Church
Jul 6 @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am
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[...]
10:30 am
Coffee Hour
Coffee Hour
Jul 6 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
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[...]
11:00 am
Sunday School
Sunday School
Jul 6 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
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[...]
Jul
7
Mon
7:30 am
CDC Preschool
CDC Preschool
Jul 7 @ 7:30 am – 5:30 pm
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[...]
11:30 am
Feeding the Hungry
Feeding the Hungry
Jul 7 @ 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
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[...]
Jul
8
Tue
7:30 am
CDC Preschool
CDC Preschool
Jul 8 @ 7:30 am – 5:30 pm
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[...]
10:00 am
Food Boxing
Food Boxing
Jul 8 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
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[...]
11:30 am
Feeding the Hungry
Feeding the Hungry
Jul 8 @ 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
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[...]
Jul
9
Wed
7:30 am
CDC Preschool
CDC Preschool
Jul 9 @ 7:30 am – 5:30 pm
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[...]
8:30 am
Centering Prayer
Centering Prayer
Jul 9 @ 8:30 am – 9:00 am
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.
11:30 am
Feeding the Hungry
Feeding the Hungry
Jul 9 @ 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
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[...]
Jul
10
Thu
7:30 am
CDC Preschool
CDC Preschool
Jul 10 @ 7:30 am – 5:30 pm
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[...]