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 on March 15th went very well! The class will next meet on Sunday, April 12th 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. […]
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, […]
Reflect daily with ‘Joy to the World’ from Advent through Epiphany
As we prepare our hearts for the season of Advent, I invite you to join us in reading Joy to the World! as a way to reflect daily on the coming of our Savior. Through its thoughtful devotions, Scripture reflections, and prayers, this resource encourages us to dwell on the wonder of God’s incarnation and […]
