At St. James’ we try to make sure we show our welcome to passers-by along Thornton Ave with information on services displayed on a banner alongside a flag. Our flags include the Stars and Stripes (for national holidays and celebrations), the Episcopal Church flag (connecting us to our denomination and history) and the Pride flag…
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By Diocesan canons and the bylaws of the Church, an annual meeting is required to be held each year with an announcement posted in advance. It is the practice of St. James’ to hold an annual meeting on the third Sunday of January, with a parish-wide budget meeting the Sunday prior. Budget Meeting The annual…
Over the summer the Vital + Thriving Steering Committee members, have been collating everything we heard at our Discernment Event, and we saw that we’d reflected on several areas where we’re following our values as a community and as a church. We wanted to celebrate these with everyone, and so we’re sharing them here.
While we are not requiring masks or proof of vaccination for indoor gatherings, we encourage all those eligible to get their vaccinations and boosters and respect each individuals choice to wear a mask. Sacramental wine at communion is once again offered from the common cup. Please, no intinction. You can read Rev Lori’s email of…
The bishop is considered the “Chief Pastor” of the diocese (a geographical area). In the Diocese of California (that’s us!) we will be electing a new bishop to serve as our leader. On December 2, our diocesan convention will gather to elect the next bishop. All canonically resident clergy and delegates elected by each congregation…
Dear St. James’ Family, We are blessed to have effective vaccines and booster shots to combat and minimize the results of the COVID19 virus. We give thanks for the science and scientists who have worked diligently to find an adequate response to what would otherwise continue to be a deadly illness. We have come a…
Mandatory proof of vaccination required at indoor worship services and gatherings for vaccine eligible participants
Our 2021 Annual Meeting will take place on Sunday, January 24 at 9:15. We will begin with a coffee hour at 8:30. Following the Annual Meeting will be our regular Sunday service at 10:30 with the Rector’s address and video slideshow.
We realize there has been a lot of wondering as to when we might regather or how our church lives might look in the near future. We have established a Regathering Task Force that is made up of the the Rector, the Children & Youth Minister, the Music Director, the Senior Warden, Dave N. to…
“Hardships often prepare ordinary people for an extraordinary destiny.” C.S. Lewis I have always been a firm believer that when things have gotten tough in my life, that I will be a stronger person for having gotten through the struggle. I have seen this many times; from my broken marriage, to my layoffs at my work,…