The power of education: St. James goes global to 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
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?
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 […]
Honoring leadership: Rev. Cindy recognized as a Spiritual Diplomat
True leadership is often revealed in moments that require courage, compassion, and a willingness to serve beyond one’s comfort zone. For the Rev. Canon Cindy Evans Voorhees, those moments have extended far beyond the walls of St. James the Great Episcopal Church in Newport Beach, California. In a meaningful and well-deserved recognition, Rev. Cindy was […]
A new way to pray: Meet Jordan, your prayer companion
In the years following the pandemic, many people found themselves searching for deeper meaning, healing, and spiritual connection. At St. James the Great, that need has not gone unnoticed.Rev. Cindy, who provides pastoral care for members of the parish, has seen firsthand the growing number of individuals seeking support during difficult times at all hours […]
Come to the Summer Kickoff Barbecue on June 14th
Our hospitality hour after church on Sunday, June 14th will be rockin’ as we celebrate the beginning of summer with our Summer Kickoff Barbecue, sponsored by the St. James Family Circle!
What makes St. James “The Great”?
Sometimes, what makes a place truly special isn’t its size—it’s the feeling you experience the moment you arrive at a given place. At St. James the Great, that feeling is immediate. From the first note of music—whether it’s the peaceful sound of a Native American flute or the powerful harmony of a highly skilled choir—there […]
Leave a legacy to the St. James Admiral Society for future generations: A guide to estate planning
A message from the rector As a church architect, general contractor, and priest, I have always admired those who labored to build the great cathedrals. They often worked for decades knowing that the completion would come beyond their lifetimes. They had faith that others would pick up what they started and complete the magnificent house […]
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 meets after church every third Sunday
Our first Conversational English class last month went very well! The class will next meet on Sunday, May 24th in the library upstairs after church, led by Michele Volz and Maria Oleson, who serve as facilitators, offering engaging conversation springboards that draw out new vocabulary, thoughtful opinions, and shared insights in an encouraging atmosphere. Gentle […]
