Watch our live Sunday Mass every Sunday at 10 a.m. PT

Kent directing the livestream at St. James the Great

Stay Connected in Faith with St. James Whether you’re traveling, homebound, exploring faith, or simply looking for a welcoming church community, St. James the Great Episcopal Church invites you to worship with us live every Sunday at 10 a.m. Pacific Time—from wherever you are in the world. Can’t watch on Sunday mornings? Then you can […]

St. James the Great is Growing: Meet the Rev. Adam Bak

The Rev. Adam Bak, taken on June 7, 2026

At St. James the Great, we are delighted to welcome the Rev. Adam Bak to our clergy team. Since joining the parish as Priest Associate in June, Rev. Adam has already begun sharing his gifts for ministry, teaching, pastoral care, and worship with our community. Originally from Hungary, Rev. Adam brings a unique international perspective […]

Wednesday Holy Eucharist in the Chapel

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Starting July 1st, we will be having a celebration of the Holy Eucharist in the chapel every Wednesday afternoon, starting at 12:15 p.m. This simple mid-week service should last about thirty minutes or so.  

Catch the wave with the newly-forming St. James Surf Club

St. James Surf Club logo (for events page)

The surf’s up at St. James! Do you love surfing, the beach, or just hanging out with people who do? Then grab your flip-flops and join the new St. James Surf Club! Whether you’re a seasoned surfer, a beginner, or simply a beach enthusiast, this is a great opportunity to build community, share stories, plan […]

Millennial Meetup: Experiencing community, developing friendships

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Join the Millennial Meetup group and connect with like-minded individuals in a welcoming, vibrant community. Gather every six weeks or so to share meaningful conversations, delicious meals, and uplifting connections. This group offers a chance to build friendships, explore shared values, and create lasting memories in a relaxed, supportive atmosphere. Contact Tara Almond for more […]

GenXers, your ‘ConneXion’ is here!

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Calling all GenXers born between 1965 and 1980 to connect with your peers in a welcoming community! Gather every six weeks or so to share good times and have meaningful conversations. This group will offer a chance to build friendships and make genuine connections in a relaxed atmosphere. Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t […]

The power of education: St. James goes global to Tanzania

Students at either Endupoto or Oljoro school in Tanzania

Since 2016, St. James the Great Episcopal Church has helped support an extraordinary mission in Tanzania centered on one powerful belief: education can transform lives. In the Maasai communities of Tanzania, education is doing more than opening classroom doors — it is creating new futures for children, families, and entire villages. As one Maasai elder […]

Building a Legacy of Faith: The St. James Admiral Society

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For more than eighty years, St. James Episcopal Church has stood as a spiritual beacon along the California coast—a place where faith meets service, tradition meets innovation, and generations gather to worship, heal, and serve. From its earliest days, the St. James community has understood that stewardship is not simply about supporting today’s ministry, but […]

What Is St. James Faith Lab?

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In a world shaped by artificial intelligence, rapid technological change, political division, mental health challenges, and global uncertainty, many people are asking deeper questions about meaning, ethics, and the future of humanity. At St. James the Great, those conversations are not avoided—they are welcomed. Founded in 2018 as an initiative of St. James Episcopal Church […]