St. James has many exciting and meaningful ways to serve the community. One opportunity is the Acolyte Ministry Team. The acolytes at St. James enthusiastically serve at the altar at all Sunday services and holy days, such as Christmas Eve and Easter. Acolytes lead the opening procession, present the Gospel Book for reading, receive the offerings from the congregation, and assist in the administration of the Holy Eucharist as needed. Acolytes receive training and are assigned to serve on a regular rotation. The acolyte ministry is open to any person age ten or older. If you are interested in becoming an acolyte, please contact Morgan Gilbert.

For those in need of help—whether you’ve experienced health issues, personal crisis, abuse, addiction, loss, or pain—or you are simply searching for hope, prayer or the next right step towards healing, we welcome you. Our Care Team is a ministry of grace designed to bring hope and healing to the hurting. For more information please contact info@stjamesnewport.org. 

An action program that moves you beyond loss, death, divorce, health, and other losses. People say you have to let go and move on in your life, but they don’t tell you what you need to do to accomplish that. The Grief Recovery Method’s^® outreach program not only makes that possible but provides partnerships and guidance to ensure that it happens.

Contact Dana Rubin at info@LivingBeyondLoss.co

If you love flowers and enjoy decorating, then this is the ministry for you! St. James offers a wide variety of seasonal opportunities to embellish our entire campus with love and beauty. Our Liturgical Environment Team sets the direction for the seasons, designing easy-to-follow directions for the Busy Bees helpers. From decorating Christmas trees or arranging spring flowers for Easter morning, our team of Busy Bees make sure our house of worship is inspiring and ready for every occasion. For more information, please contact MaryAnna Jeppe.

St. James has partnered with St. Michael’s Episcopal Church in Anaheim, CA, in a sister-parish relationship. St. Michael’s is a predominantly Latinx congregation, while St. James is predominantly Caucasian. Working together, we are bolstering our understanding of our Christian values and faith through mutual worship, education, inclusivity, and doing good for and with each other.                                             www.StMichaelsAnaheim.org

Early Christians practiced a simple rhythm of life by gathering in their homes to break bread together to encourage one another in faith, hope, and love. Our Sacred Suppers  are  a  way  to  experience  community and  develop  friendships in an informal in-home setting. Details of each supper group—who cooks, how often you meet, and what you discuss—all come down to your group’s preferences. For more information, contact the church office.

St. James Faith Lab supports creative, innovative, and experimental educational projects that incorporate technology to remedy key social issues.