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!
Catch the wave with the newly-forming St. James Surf Club
The surf’s up at St. James! Do you love surfing, the beach, or just hanging out with people who do? Then grab your flip-flops and join the new St. James Surf Club! Whether you’re a seasoned surfer, a beginner, or simply a beach enthusiast, this is a great opportunity to build community, share stories, plan […]
Millennial Meetup: Experiencing community, developing friendships
Join the Millennial Meetup group and connect with like-minded individuals in a welcoming, vibrant community. Gather every six weeks or so to share meaningful conversations, delicious meals, and uplifting connections. This group offers a chance to build friendships, explore shared values, and create lasting memories in a relaxed, supportive atmosphere. Contact Tara Almond for more […]
GenXers, your ‘ConneXion’ is here!
Calling all GenXers born between 1965 and 1980 to connect with your peers in a welcoming community! Gather every six weeks or so to share good times and have meaningful conversations. This group will offer a chance to build friendships and make genuine connections in a relaxed atmosphere. Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t […]
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 […]
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 […]
