Sweep the ice and build community: The acolytes and CREW Youth meet up on Sunday, April 19th for curling!
The St. James Acolytes and CREW Youth are coming together for a night of fun on the ice! Join us for Curling Night on Sunday, April 19th, at 6:30 p.m. at the Orange County Curling Club in Lakewood. This unique event has already generated a lot of excitement, and we’re hoping for strong participation from […]
Plan today, impact tomorrow: A St. James Admiral Society legacy giving invitation on April 19th
Pick up brunch from the hospitality table on April 19 at 11:15 a.m., then join us in the Lab for our Admiral Society Workshop on trusts and wills. This welcoming, no-pressure session offers both practical guidance and spiritual insight into estate planning as an act of faith, gratitude, and legacy. Legacy giving (often called planned […]
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 April 26th
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, April 26th 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 […]
