Happy Thanksgiving

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Thanksgiving blessings, one and all!! We give thanks for each one of you and the gifts and dedication you bring to life in community. St James is truly blessed because you are here!

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Supporting Saint James’ in 2026

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As we wrap up 2025, the Vestry has started to put together the church’s budget for 2026. One thing that is incredibly helpful for us is how much you hope to be able to give to Saint James’ in 2026 – the church word for this is “pledging.” Pledging allows us to create a balanced budget and plan out our ministries for the upcoming year. Please take some time to pray this week about how you’ll be able to support the great work this community does here. We hope that everyone will pledge.

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To date, we have pledges totaling $507,000. Our goal for a balanced budget is $904,000. We are 56% of the way there. If you have not yet pledged, you can make your pledge on online here.

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We wish you many blessings,

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The Vestry of Saint James

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If you would like to donate to support flowers, wreaths, or musicians for Christmas, you may do so online here.

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Christ the King & Jim’s Farewell

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What a weekend – filled with celebration and a momentous farewell. Solemn Evensong, a rededication of our church after a 16-month renovation, visits from former rector and Bishop Kirk Smith, our own Bishop Frank Brookhart, and Bishop-Elect Antonio Gallardo, plus many more clergy, lay friends, and choir alum, all on board for the worship and festivities. On Sunday, the festivities continued as we celebrated Christ the King and said goodbye to Canon Jim Buonemani, our Director of Music for almost 31 years. Both days filled our hearts with appreciation for 100 years of joyful worship and music at St James.

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Enjoy the photo gallery [here].

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Advent Begins This Sunday!

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Many people say Advent is their favorite season of the church year. Beautiful, meditative, a little solemn but also full of expectancy and hope as we await the coming of the Christ child. And this year, we have new chasubles, stoles, altar hangings and more to adorn the season. Check out our video below with a sneak peak of these lovely vestments.

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Save the Date – Young Adult Gathering at the Rectory on Sunday, December 7

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The young adults of St James – that means those of you in your twenties, thirties and forties – are invited to dinner at the Rectory on Sunday, December 7 from 4-7pm. Kate+ will make the main course, and salads and desserts are always welcome. But mainly just bring yourselves and friends, too.

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RSVP to Kate+ at kcress@stjla.org

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A Different Kind of King The Rev. Dr. Kate Cress Listen to Sermon

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The God of Beauty The Rev. Jon Feuss Listen to Sermon

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