St. James in-the-City | LOS ANGELESSTJLA.org Happy Juneteenth To Our St. James Family During the month of June, as we celebrate that everyone belongs in the life of the church, we’re also in the midst of exciting restoration work—from scaffolding and stucco to stained glass and rooftop crowns. Jon+ shares what’s unfolding and what’s being rebuilt—inside and out. Watch Video Celebrating Justin Baker-Rojas On Sunday, June 29 we will bid farewell to Justin Baker-Rojas, a long-time innovator here...
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St. James in-the-City | LOS ANGELESSTJLA.org Men's Group Retreat The Men’s Group is holding a full-weekend retreat in July, and there’s still time to join us! It will be the week end of July 11-13, at the Mary and Joseph Retreat Center in Rancho Palos Verdes. To view their terrific facilities go to maryjoseph.org. We had a great retreat there last year. Wonderful food and insightful meetings led by Fr. Jon. The cost is $425 for a shared room and $545 for a single room. This covers Friday...
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St. James in-the-City | LOS ANGELESSTJLA.org Celebrating Pentecost Last Sunday we entered the Pentecost season celebrating Father Aidan Koh and his 30+ years as a priest and school chaplain here at St James Church and School. It was also our last school Sunday of the season. Congratulations to the Class of 2025 as they graduate from Saint James School! Save the Date July 13: Parish Quarterly Meeting On Sunday, July 13 we will be having our next quarterly meeting to update you on all the...
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St. James in-the-City | LOS ANGELESSTJLA.org This Pentecost Sunday:A New Season and Celebrations Join us for Pentecost as we celebrate the Holy Spirit descending among us AND our beloved Father Aidan Koh and his 30+ years as a priest and school chaplain here at St James Church and School. Generations of students and their families have appreciated his love, care, and leadership. He will be missed! We will have pinwheels for children, a delicious coffee hour, cake, Korean drumming, and special...
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St. James in-the-City | LOS ANGELESSTJLA.org June at St. James: Transitions and Celebrations In the month of June here at St. James, we will be marking three important transitions: our beloved music director Canon James Buonemani announced this Sunday he will be retiring (luckily he will be with us through November 💕); the Rev. Canon Aidan Koh, adored priest and St. James School chaplain, retires at the end of the school year; and Justin Baker-Rojas, our extremely talented Director of Digital...
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St. James in-the-City | LOS ANGELESSTJLA.org Last Sunday of the Season:The Choir of St. James As the summer months approach, the Choir of St. James goes on hiatus until the new season. Be sure to attend this Sunday, June 1, for a special service celebrating the many members of the choir and their integral role in our sacred moments, memories, and great music. Father Jon was invited to do an impromptu community photo shoot across the street at our favorite coffee spot, Document Coffee Bar....
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St. James in-the-City | LOS ANGELESSTJLA.org Watch Video The Scaffolding is Up! The scaffolding is up! Our church may look under construction from the outside, but we're still going strong in person here in the parish hall and also on livestream. Come join us! Blessings. 🙏🏽❤️ We are still going strong during the renovation!! Our updated sign on Wilshire Blvd. The St. James Pride Month Book Discussion Please join vestry member Matt Wallace and Father Jon Feuss in the vestry room after the...
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St. James in-the-City | LOS ANGELESSTJLA.org Gathering Together The St. James Young Adults all had a great time last Sunday night at the young adult Cinco de Mayo gathering. On Friday, May 2, St. James School held their annual gala, this year in celebration of our beloved Fr. Aidan Koh, who is retiring at the end of June. Choral Evensong This Sunday at 4:15pm Close out the season with a luminous Choral Evensong at St. James in-the-City, led by James Buonemani and the Choir of Saint James....
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St. James in-the-City | LOS ANGELESSTJLA.org Interested in Baptism? Are you interested in baptism? If so, we would love to talk to you. Please reach out to Mother Kate ([email protected]) or Father Jon ([email protected]). Young Adult Cookout This Sunday, May 4 at the Rectory from 4-7pm we will have a gathering for the young adults of St. James to celebrate Cinco de Mayo. So if you are in your 20s, 30s or 40s, please come! Feel free to bring beverages, chips, or salad or simply yourself! We...
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