Journey with us through Lent
This Lent, we invite you into a simple but intentional rhythm: one prayer each week for the five weeks of the season. We have explored deep theology in months, but Lent calls us into lived practice—Awareness, Simplicity, Compassion, Responsibility, and Hope. Each week’s prayer is rooted in the classic Lenten disciplines of prayer, fasting, and […]
Praying the Daily Office
In the Episcopal/Anglican tradition, we have the ancient practice of daily prayer to mark the times of the day, called the Daily Office, adapted from the monastic pattern of prayer. There are the main offices of Morning and Evening Prayer, and smaller offices of Noonday Prayer and the late evening office of Compline. These are […]
Conversational English class launches March 15th after church; will meet every third Sunday
We are excited to launch a conversational English class led by Michele Volz and Maria Oleson, starting on March 15th after church, and meeting on the third Sunday of the month thereafter. This welcoming space is designed to help participants feel comfortable—both in the club and within our church community. Michele and Maria will serve […]
What is Christian nationalism? Come hear Dr. Brad Onishi, a nationally known scholar on this topic, on March 6th at 6 p.m. at St. James the Great
You are invited to an engaging Faith Lab Speakers Series conversation with Brad Onishi, nationally recognized scholar and commentator on Christian nationalism. What is Christian nationalism—and why does it matter for people of faith today? How is it shaping American culture, politics, and the church? Most importantly, how are Christians called to respond in ways […]
Spiritual Journey: Where God meets your life, every Thursday at 10 a.m.
Spiritual Journey is a welcoming gathering that meets on Thursdays at 10 a.m. in the upstairs library of the church. Together we reflect on our daily lives and how they intersect with our spiritual journey through open, thoughtful listening and sharing. The format emphasizes mindfulness and being in the present moment as we encounter various […]
Celebrate Mardi Gras with us on Sunday, Feb. 15th
Join us for a Mardi Gras Mass on Sunday morning, February 15th at 10 a.m.! After the service, eat, drink, and be merry before the start of Lent at our fabulous brunch with our Dixieland band! Bring the kids! Childcare provided.
Ash Wednesday is Feb. 18th; main service at 12 noon; ashes to go at 9 a.m., and 3 and 6 p.m. in the chapel
Come mark the beginning of the holy forty days of Lent on Ash Wednesday, February 18th. Our service of Holy Eucharist and the Imposition of Ashes will be at 12 noon, and “ashes to go” will be offered at 9 a.m., and 3 and 6 p.m., all in the chapel at church.
If you’re new to St. James the Great, come to our Newcomers’ Breakfast on Jan. 18th
If you are new to St. James the Great and would like to learn more about the ministry of our church, Rev. Cindy invites you to a newcomers’ breakfast on Sunday, Jan. 18th at 9 a.m. before the service in the Lab, to be welcomed into our spiritual community. Please contact Glenda in the church […]
‘4 Priests and a Theologian’ set for Jan. 16th, 2026 at 6 p.m.
Bring our experts your theological or Biblical questions as we enjoy dinner and a lively discussion on Friday, January 16th at 6 p.m. It sounds like it ought to be the beginning of a joke, right? “Four priests and a theologian walk into a bar…” (or, in our case, the Great Hall). It’s no joke—back […]
Christmas Eve at St. James the Great
Christmas Eve services, 5 & 7 p.m., Thursday, December 24th Celebrate Christmas with us at St. James the Great! On Christmas Eve, Thursday, Dec. 24 at 5 p.m., we will have our family service, where you can come and enjoy the Christmas story re-enacted with children who would like to participate in our “no stress, […]