Bishop's Visit This Sunday, and Meet the New Team!
Bishop’s Visit - This Sunday, September 13thWe are so looking forward to a visit and baptism from our new Bishop, The Right Rev. Antonio Gallardo Lucena on September 13. In addition to preaching, he will confirm, receive, and baptize members of the English speaking and Korean speaking congregations. Our New St. James’ TeamThis week, our new team got together for coffee and bagels. Father John Kim and I welcomed our new director of music, Chris Caruso-Lynch, who began his work here in July. And, we welcomed our new senior associate rector, Father Tim Hartley, who will join us on October 13th. Thank you, Holy Spirit, for bringing us these amazing new colleagues and friends! And continued thanks for our talented parish administrator, Diane Pound. Fun fact: Diane has served as assistant to seven bishops in her impressive career, and we are blessed to have her here at St. James.’ All Are Welcome to Attend Memorial Service for Markis WhiteRecently we lost a beloved member of our St. James’ community, Markis White. May he rest in peace and rise in glory. You are invited to attend a celebration of his life this Saturday, September 12 at 4pm at St. James. We will have beautiful music, our funeral liturgy, and a reception to follow. This Sunday - Meeting with LA Voice Sept 13 Next Godly Play Class Will Take Place on September 20thGodly 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 age of 3 may attend with a trusted adult. Two adult volunteers will be present, and parents will be asked to sign a consent form. Children will be returned to their parents in the church by adult volunteers by the time of announcements. Come join us this Sunday for fun, child-centered lessons and activities! The Godly Play Schedule is below: September 20 October 4 October 18 November 1 November 15 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: Sept 27 St Michael and All Angels and full choir returns Oct 4 Feast of St Francis of Assisi and Blessing of the Animals 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 SermonTools Against Loneiness
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African Fellowship Sunday a Joy Many thanks to the African Christian Fellowship for the wonderful celebration last Sunday. We enjoyed preaching by the Rev. Galvin Brewington-Mathis, followed by festivities and a delicious meal. Beautiful Vestments In today’s newsletter, I am sharing with you a social media post we did this past week. Thanks for the camera work, Shannon, and the on and behind-the-camera design, David and Paolo. Saint James now has a truly lovely collection of vestments for...
African Fellowship Sunday I am so excited for this coming weekend when we celebrate African Fellowship Sunday. This is one of my favorite moments of our year here at St. James. During the service you will hear beautiful music, an exciting guest preacher, and then you will be warmly invited to cross the courtyard for a delicious lunch and celebration! Plan to come!! Visiting Preacher Rev. Galvin Brewington-Mathis Will Join Us This Sunday I am excited to be joining you all in worship for the...
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 Homelessness This weekend, we are participating in a nationwide event called Weekend to End Homelessness....