St. James in-the-City | LOS ANGELESSTJLA.org The Feast of St. Francis of Assisi and St. James’s Annual Blessing of the Animals St. Francis viewed animals as our dear brothers and sisters, and we truly love our animal friends here at St. James. THIS Sunday, October 5 at both the 8AM and 10:30AM services, we will bless pets! Come one, come all! Ever Ancient, Ever New: Intro to the Episcopal Church Tuesdays at 7PM in October over Zoom we’ll be having our newcomer’s class Ever Ancient, Ever New...
13 days ago • 3 min read
St. James in-the-City | LOS ANGELESSTJLA.org Ever Ancient, Ever New: Intro to the Episcopal Church Tuesdays at 7PM in October over Zoom we’ll be having our newcomer’s class Ever Ancient, Ever New which explores the history, liturgy, and structure of the Episcopal Church. This class can also prepare adults who are interested in Baptism or Confirmation. If you are interested in registering for this class, or, if you are interested in being confirmed in November, please contact Father Jon at...
20 days ago • 2 min read
St. James in-the-City | LOS ANGELESSTJLA.org Ever Ancient, Ever New: Intro to the Episcopal Church Tuesdays at 7PM in October over Zoom we’ll be having our newcomer’s class Ever Ancient, Ever New which explores the history, liturgy, and structure of the Episcopal Church. This class can also prepare adults who are interested in Baptism or Confirmation. If you are interested in registering for this class, or, if you are interested in being confirmed in November, please contact Father Jon at...
27 days ago • 1 min read
St. James in-the-City | LOS ANGELESSTJLA.org Ever Ancient, Ever New: Intro to the Episcopal Church Tuesdays at 7PM in October over Zoom we’ll be having our newcomer’s class Ever Ancient, Ever New which explores the history, liturgy, and structure of the Episcopal Church. This class can also prepare adults who are interested in Baptism or Confirmation. If you are interested in registering for this class, or, if you are interested in being confirmed in November, please contact Father Jon at...
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St. James in-the-City | LOS ANGELESSTJLA.org Dodgers Game - a Great Late Summer Experience Our team may have lost, but we enjoyed peanuts, Crackerjacks, Dodger Dogs and, of course, lots of delightful socializing and team spirit as St. James’ in-the-City joined Episcopal/Lutheran Night at Dodger Stadium on August 29th. Thanks to all who joined in the fun! St. James’ Men’s Group to Meet for September Dinner The St. James’ Men’s Group will gather on Wednesday, September 24, at 7PM, at Mike...
about 1 month ago • 2 min read
St. James in-the-City | LOS ANGELESSTJLA.org Hearing Assistance Pilot Program We are excited to announce a trial program for our new hearing assistance platform! If your hearing aids connect with your smartphone and you are interested in participating in a pilot group as we roll out ListenWiFi, please e-mail Father Jon ([email protected]) and he will give you details on how to connect. Intercessory Prayer Group Retreat September 13th On Saturday, September 13th from 9:00am – noon, members of...
about 2 months ago • 3 min read
St. James in-the-City | LOS ANGELESSTJLA.org Dear Friends, Please join me for a book group on Zoom, as we read Tina Rathbone’s amazing book, The Asylum Seekers. At this time when our immigrant friends are suffering, let’s delve more deeply into their stories. We will meet Tuesday evenings at 7PM Pacific Time on September 2,9,16 and 23. I hope you will join me for this rich discussion. Email me for the Zoom link at [email protected] Peace, Kate+ The Asylum Seekers: A Chronicle of Life, Death,...
about 2 months ago • 5 min read
St. James in-the-City | LOS ANGELESSTJLA.org Enjoy these photos capturing some of the exciting renovation work underway at St. James this month! The newly painted church. The Parish Hall building was painted too. Our scaffolding life! Painting one of the small quadrafoils; you can find this motif all over the interior and exterior of St. James. Copper flashing for the roof. Stained glass windows cleaned and restored. The sanctuary is brighter now with clean windows. Front door paint color...
2 months ago • 1 min read
St. James in-the-City | LOS ANGELESSTJLA.org “O Beauty, Ever Ancient, Ever New” Premieres in Europe Last month, the ZêzereArts Festival in Portugal chose our own Canon Jim Buonemani’s exquisite composition, “O Beauty, Ever Ancient, Ever New,” as the cornerstone piece for their choral festival. My daughter Allie and I traveled to Portugal to attend the premiere and cheer on our beloved director of music. Festival singers from all over Europe gathered to perform Jim’s composition in two...
2 months ago • 3 min read