Happy Eastertide!

Parish Administrator Lauren Azeltine Retires - Celebrate this Sunday!

Dear friends,

We wanted to share with you an update about our beloved Parish Administrator, Lauren Azeltine. As some of you may know, she has been out on medical leave. After a period of prayer and discernment, she has decided to retire from Saint James’.

It is so hard to believe that she has been a part of this community for over thirty years. Lauren first joined us as a member of the choir in 1997. She then joined us in the office part-time to plan the parish’s centennial celebration, and then joined us full-time in 2012 as our parish administrator.

It is with immense gratitude we invite everyone in the parish to join us for a festive coffee hour this Sunday, April 12 following the 8AM and 10:30AM services as we celebrate all that Lauren has meant to us and to our community.

Women’s Retreat Next Saturday, April 18th, 9:30-3:30

Episcopal Diocese Retreat Center, St. Paul’s Commons 840 Echo Park Avenue

Authentic Joy: From Confusion to Courage on the Road to Emmaus

Retreat Leader: Rev. Dr. Michelle Baker-Wright

The season of Easter unfolds with joyful "alleluia's," yet it is also a time when the disciples sorted through their fears and questions, and began the journey of apprehending the implications of Jesus's resurrection. Please join us for our women's retreat as we explore the many ways that the road to Emmaus is a model of journey from a place of confusion to one of courage and authentic joy. Join us for a day of prayer and reflection. Come with a friend or make new ones!

Cost: $65 (scholarships are available)

Questions: Holly Holyk at gaah@att.net 323-697-6122; Ingrid Finley-Scott at ingridfs45@icloud.com 818-314-5071; SaraJane Thies at sjthies@sbcglobal.net 323-273-6745

Payment Link:
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Quarterly Parish Meeting April 19th – Save the date!

We love our tradition of gathering as a parish throughout the year to review exciting initiatives, current finances, and dreams for the future. Please save next Sunday, April 19th following the 10:30 service for our next parish meeting, held upstairs in the parish building.

Supporting St. James'

Dear Friends,

To date, we have pledges totaling $898,619.66. We are 99% of the way there. Please help bring the church all the way to our stewardship goal of $904,000. If you have not yet pledged, you can make your pledge on online here.

We wish you many blessings,

The Vestry of Saint James

Coming Up at Saint James'

Sunday, 12 April 2026

4:15 pm Evensong

Choir of St. James

6 pm Organ Recital

Jennifer Pascual

St. Patrick’s Cathedral, New York City

Sunday, 10 May 2026

4:15 pm Evensong

Choir of St. James

6 pm Organ Recital

Ariana Corbin

Washington National Cathedral

Last Week's Sermon

Stardust​
The Rev. Kate Cress