The resurrection of Jesus is one of the few Biblical events that is recorded by all four Gospels. However, there are some things only Matthew tells us about, things that are especially important to us today. Matthew records Jesus's greeting to both the women and...
The Hour of Darkness Good Friday is the day the world went dark so that we might live in the light. This service follows the ancient tradition of Tenebrae (shadows), moving from light into deep reflection as we listen to the final seven utterances of Jesus....
“This is a day you are to commemorate… a lasting ordinance.” Our Lenten journey brings us to the Upper Room, but the story truly begins in the shadows of Egypt. As we gather for this Holy Thursday service, we look back to the first Passover—where the blood of a...
The level of damage a Christian leader’s moral failure causes is almost incalculable. Because much of a pastor’s ministry is explaining God’s Word to his congregation, his words necessarily begin to carry something of a divine weight, and as a result the Christian...
We are excited to launch Sisterhood Share, a series where women of St. James teach skills and share talents with one another. Our kickoff class, “Come Roll With Us,” is a fun evening of sushi and spring roll making! Rosie Ellington will guide us through...
Help St James’ altar look beautiful for Easter Sunday! Order your Easter lilies ($15 can be placed in the locked box on the church office door) In Honor of, In Memory of, or In Thanksgiving for your loved one(s). We will list the donations in our Easter service...