Come to the Blessing of the Waves at the Huntington Beach Pier on Sunday, Sept. 13th
The Greater Huntington Beach Interfaith Council presents the annual Blessing of the Waves at the Huntington Beach Pier on Sunday, Sept. 13th on the lawn at the Huntington Beach Pier Plaza. The event starts at 5 p.m. with the Lifeguard Band; the program begins at 5:30 p.m., and the paddle-out concludes the event at 6:15 […]
Bring your pets to the Blessing of the Animals on Sunday, Oct. 4th at 10 a.m.
In honor of St. Francis of Assisi, we will again be holding a “Blessing of the Animals” at the 10 a.m. service on Sunday, Oct. 4th. Bring your pets to church, where they will receive a special blessing. If you can’t bring your pet along, bring a photo of them or a stuffed animal, instead.
Welcome to St. James CREW, the youth ministry of St. James the Great
Looking for a space where you can show up as you are, make friends who feel like family, and actually put good vibes into action? Welcome to St. James CREW, the youth ministry (ages 13–18) at St. James the Great Episcopal Church right here in Newport Beach. At its core, a youth group shouldn’t just be […]
Finding grace in the noise: Why Soul Care might be exactly what you need right now
Let’s be real—life moves way too fast. Between packed schedules, endless notifications, and daily stress, genuine quiet is almost impossible to find. That’s why Soul Care exists. It’s an intimate space designed to help you pause, catch your breath, and build real community. Rooted in Ignatian spirituality, Soul Care centers on a beautiful truth: God […]
Confirmation classes begin on Sept. 27th
We are excited once again to offer our Episcopal 101/Confirmation classes this fall! Whether you’re new to St. James, exploring the Christian faith, curious about the Episcopal Church, or ready to claim your faith through Confirmation, we invite you to join us. Wherever you are on your spiritual journey, you’ll find a place to learn, […]
St. James the Great, Newport Beach, helps build medical clinic in Haiti through Hearts for Haiti Outreach
At St. James the Great, we believe that faith comes alive through service. Thanks to the continued generosity of our parish family, our Haiti outreach has reached an inspiring milestone. Together, the St. James community helped raise the funds to support the construction of a free medical clinic in King’s Crown Village, Haiti. The clinic […]
St. James the Great is proud to be a part of the internationally recognized film ‘Here I Am’
St. James the Great is proud to be part of Here I Am, a powerful 24-minute independent film created and filmed in Ukraine during an active time of war. The connection reflects a relationship with Ukraine that St. James the Great has nurtured since the war began through ongoing support, prayer, and personal engagement. The […]
Help save a life! The Red Cross Blood Drive returns to St. James on Wednesday, Aug. 26th
It’ll be held in the Great Hall from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Our previous Red Cross Blood Drives have been such successes, we’re doing it again on Wednesday, Aug. 26th in the Great Hall here at St. James, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. To find out how to sign up and register for […]
Midday Eucharist in Newport Beach: Find peace every Wednesday at St. James the Great
In today’s fast-paced world, finding time to pause, pray, and reconnect can feel impossible. That’s why St. James the Great Episcopal Church invites the Newport Beach community to experience our Midday Eucharist, a meaningful weekly worship service held every Wednesday at 12:15 p.m. Whether you’re on your lunch break, working nearby, retired, visiting the area, […]
Find meaningful connections in Orange County: Join the St. James the Great Gen X Group
Good times. Genuine friendships. Faith community. Life moves fast. Between careers, family responsibilities, and everyday life, finding time to meet new people and build meaningful friendships isn’t easy. The St. James Gen X Group, known as GenX ConneXion, brings together people born between 1965 and 1980 who want to connect with their peers in a […]
