Life at St. James
St. James is a church community comprised of diverse members who worship and gather regularly in our historic buildings in downtown Portland, OR. But life isn’t just happening around St. James. In the past 100 years our humble corner of downtown Portland has seen much change, and St. James has continued to change and adapt with it.
Established in 1890, St. James was the first church in the area to provide English speaking services so all people could attend and worship together, regardless of background, ethnicity, or race. Today, that tradition of inclusivity continues. Though we are blessed to still gather in our historic structures, our attitudes are anything but! We strive to provide meaningful programs, develop and deepen relationships with those around us, care for our neighbors, and live in the world around us as an active congregation of faith. All are welcome!
Upcoming Events
Aug
17
Sun
5:00 pm
Jazz Vespers
@ St. James Lutheran Church
Jazz Vespers
@ St. James Lutheran Church
Aug 17 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
St. James Jazz Vespers 2024-2035 Season … Join us on the third Sunday of each month for our Jazz Vespers series. You won’t want to miss it! **** The 2024-2025 Jazz Vespers guest artist roster:[...]
Aug
18
Mon
7:30 am
CDC Preschool
CDC Preschool
Aug 18 @ 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
Aug 18 @ 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[...]
Aug
19
Tue
7:30 am
CDC Preschool
CDC Preschool
Aug 19 @ 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
Aug 19 @ 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
Aug 19 @ 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[...]
Aug
20
Wed
7:30 am
CDC Preschool
CDC Preschool
Aug 20 @ 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
Aug 20 @ 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
Aug 20 @ 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[...]
Aug
21
Thu
7:30 am
CDC Preschool
CDC Preschool
Aug 21 @ 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
Aug 21 @ 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[...]
Aug
22
Fri
all-day
Lutheran Ligaments
Lutheran Ligaments
Aug 22 – Aug 23 all-day
Walkers of St. James — Join the Lutheran Ligaments! On Friday, August 22nd, the Lutheran Ligaments will set off for a two day walking relay — joining thousands of runners and walkers in the Portland[...]
7:30 am
CDC Preschool
CDC Preschool
Aug 22 @ 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
Aug 22 @ 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[...]
Aug
24
Sun
9:30 am
Sunday Eucharist
@ St. James Lutheran Church
Sunday Eucharist
@ St. James Lutheran Church
Aug 24 @ 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
Aug 24 @ 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[...]