“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...
Celebrating Our Namesake
On Sunday, July 23rd we will commemorate our name: St. James Lutheran Church. In October of 1889, a small band of Lutherans gathered in the wild, undeveloped part of the Oregon territory called Portland to found the first English speaking Lutheran Church within...
“His greatest present, was not to panic.” –Pestered by Plague
Historian and St. James member Friedrich Schuler recently published a book on the 1899 Quarantine Station in Astoria, Oregon. Dr. Hill Hastings is credited with keeping the fishing and timber community safe during the plague. Yet Schuler suggests that his greatest...Upcoming Events
Jun
5
Thu
7:30 am
CDC Preschool
CDC Preschool
Jun 5 @ 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
Jun 5 @ 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[...]
7:15 pm
Choir Rehearsal
Choir Rehearsal
Jun 5 @ 7:15 pm – 8:45 pm
WELCOME BACK, CHOIR! Our St. James Sanctuary Choir has returned after a summer break. They will enhance our worship each Sunday under the direction of our Director of Music Ministry Colin Stave. NOTE: The St.[...]
Jun
6
Fri
7:30 am
CDC Preschool
CDC Preschool
Jun 6 @ 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
Jun 6 @ 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[...]
Jun
8
Sun
9:30 am
Sunday Eucharist
@ St. James Lutheran Church
Sunday Eucharist
@ St. James Lutheran Church
Jun 8 @ 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
Jun 8 @ 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
Open Space
Open Space
Jun 8 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Education hour at 11:00am — following the 9:30am service and coffee Sundays Year-Round, 11:00am-12:00pm Open Space takes place most Sunday mornings in the Main Sanctuary of St. James Lutheran Church. All are invited to attend[...]
11:00 am
Sunday School
Sunday School
Jun 8 @ 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[...]
11:30 am
Youth Confirmation Instruction
Youth Confirmation Instruction
Jun 8 @ 11:30 am – 1:30 pm
This year begins with our middle school students exploring their faith and asking tough questions. Each 2nd Sunday of the month for ten months, beginning on January 12th, 2025, they will gather either at church[...]
Jun
9
Mon
7:30 am
CDC Preschool
CDC Preschool
Jun 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[...]
11:30 am
Feeding the Hungry
Feeding the Hungry
Jun 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[...]
Jun
10
Tue
7:30 am
CDC Preschool
CDC Preschool
Jun 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[...]
11:30 am
Feeding the Hungry
Feeding the Hungry
Jun 10 @ 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[...]
Jun
11
Wed
7:30 am
CDC Preschool
CDC Preschool
Jun 11 @ 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
Jun 11 @ 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
Jun 11 @ 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[...]