Animal Blessing Recap, the Coalition to End Homelessness, and More!
Evensong and Organ Recitals Return THIS SUNDAY!This Sunday, October 11 at 4:15 pm, Evensong returns with the Choir of Saint James. Join us for cider and cookies to celebrate the new season. Then, at 6 pm, enjoy an Organ Recital with Maurice Clerc of Dijon, France, the first concert in the 2026-2027 season of the International Laureates Organ Series. National Faith Coalition to End HomelessnessThis weekend, we are participating in a nationwide event called Weekend to End Homelessness. Churches all over the country, of multiple different denominations, will lift up the crisis of homelessness, and consider faithful steps we can take to end it. We will hear from our Soup Kitchen Director, Margaret Ecker, who will update us on our parish work to help our unhoused neighbors. African Fellowship Service and Celebration - Next Sunday, October 18African Fellowship Sunday is next Sunday, Oct 18, with a special service of celebration followed by a delicious African lunch and party in the parish hall. All are welcome! A Joyous Animal BlessingDespite the heat, our animal friends came in droves to receive their blessings: dogs, cats, and two lovely rabbits. Special thanks to our visiting preacher, The Very Rev. Dominic Barrington, Dean of York Cathedral in England. Godly Play Class Will Take Place on Sunday October 18Bishop Visits Our Deanery This Saturday, October 10 at 4pmAnother chance is coming up to visit with Bishop Antonio, when he spends an afternoon at St. Alban’s Church (by UCLA) to get to know the people of our own Deanery 3. This is a great chance to get to know him better and to meet your fellow Episcopalians from other churches! Please consider joining in the fellowship and fun that afternoon. Coming Up at Saint James'Friends, there are lots of amazing services and events coming up, and here are a few important dates for you to save: Oct 11 Evensong returns Oct 18 African Fellowship Sunday Nov 8 Evensong Dec 13 Lessons and Carols Dec 24 Christmas Eve, 4pm (Family) and 8:30pm Dec 25 Christmas Day 10:30am (English) and 12:30pm (Korean) 2026–2027 GREAT MUSIC AT ST. JAMESSUNDAY, OCTOBER 11 SUNDAY, JANUARY 10 Previous Week's SermonFrancis and the Two Seas
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Blessing of the Animals! This Sunday, October 4th! This Sunday, Oct 4, we’ll enjoy one of the most delightful days of the year: the Blessing of Animals, as we celebrate the Feast of St Francis of Assisi. Bring your pets to church this Sunday for a blessing and a certificate of blessing as well. https://www.instagram.com/reel/Dd5OL4Yhymo/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&stkn=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Visit from UK Dean this Sunday The Very Reverend Dominic Barrington has been Dean of York since November,...
Come this Sunday to Celebrate the Feast of St. Michael and All Angels (Michaelmas)! This weekend, as we celebrate St. Michael and All Angels, the full Choir of Saint James returns to launch the start of the new program year. And, I get to preach about what St Michael slaying Satan-as-Dragon can possibly mean for us! Blessing of the Animals! Next Sunday, October 4th! Next Sunday, Oct 4, we’ll enjoy one of the most delightful days of the year: the Blessing of Animals, as we celebrate the Feast...
Our new St. James School Chaplain this Sunday We are so grateful to our new St. James School Chaplain, The Rev. Susan Anderson-Smith for serving at both services this Sunday while Mother Kate is away on vacation. Godly Play This Sunday Godly Play, a fun class for our St. James children, will be every 1st and 3rd Sunday during 10:30am service! Parents may drop off their children ages 3 and up at Godly Play in the Parish Hall before 10:30AM service for a child-focused lesson. Children under the...