St. James in-the-City | LOS ANGELESSTJLA.org What We've Been Up To Check in with Kate+ and Jon+ to see what's been going on behind the scenes as we witness the renovation of our 100-year-old St. James Church. Watch Video Save the Date: Ash Wednesday Service Times: March 5th7:00AM, 12 Noon, 7:00PM*Ashes To Go from 3-5PM Two Views of the Cross How did Christ’s death save us? Did Christ’s death save us? The Church has wrestled with these questions for over two thousand years. Join us Tuesday...
13 days ago • 1 min read
St. James in-the-City | LOS ANGELESSTJLA.org Last Service in the Chapel This Sunday, February 23 marks the last time we will hold a 9:15AM service in the Chapel of the Resurrection, as renovation works begins in that space next week. Services will continue in the Parish Hall at 8AM and 10:30 in English and 12:30PM in Korean. Review: Annual Meeting Recently, we enjoyed a wonderful annual meeting, and if you were not able to be with us, have a look at the annual report linked below. And, for a...
20 days ago • 1 min read
St. James in-the-City | LOS ANGELESSTJLA.org Spiritual Growth Through ChallengesLed by The Rev. Kate Cress Saturday, April 5, 9:30AM - 3:30PMSt. James Womens Group RetreatSt. Paul's Commons Retreat Center, Echo ParkJoin in this beautiful day of prayer and reflection. Enjoy lunch, a lakeside walk, and more. Come with a friend and make new ones too. All are welcome. Register for the Womens Retreat on the churches website Giving page or give a check for $65 to St James' for the retreat and lunch...
27 days ago • 1 min read
St. James in-the-City | LOS ANGELESSTJLA.org Pancake Breakfast This Sunday, we will enjoy Troop 10’s annual fundraising pancake breakfast after the 8AM service and before and after the 10:30 service. Come early and join the Scouts in the Scout room for this fun occasion. The proceeds go to purchase camping gear for the outdoor program. The menu includes plain and chocolate chip pancakes, sausages, orange juice and coffee. The recommend donation is $8 per person. During the 10:30AM service,...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
St. James in-the-City | LOS ANGELESSTJLA.org Election Results from Annual Meeting Last Sunday, we enjoyed a lively and interesting Annual Meeting, which included three elections: vestry members, delegates to convention, and statues for the front of Saint James Church. Here are your exciting election results: New Vestry Members Gloria OgwuLynn McCarthyMartin NwoguMike Mullins Vestry Delegates to Convention Ken Robbins (vestry rep)Marsha VargasVincent AgoeGeorge MarksJohn Thies (alternate)...
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St. James in-the-City | LOS ANGELESSTJLA.org This Sunday we will be voting on ideas for statues for the front of the church. To help you start to think about your own votes, here is a review of the statues which already exist at St. James, as well as the saints and other historical figures appearing in our stained glass windows. Just because a certain individual is already depicted, doesn't mean they can't appear as a statue out front as well. It's just something to consider. We have 4 empty...
about 2 months ago • 5 min read
St. James in-the-City | LOS ANGELESSTJLA.org This Sunday: The Feast of Martin Luther King, Jr. Pastor and Martyr A Time of Giving This week, the St. James School Parent Association provided food, drinks, and community support at Saint Mark’s’ first all school gathering since the catastrophic fires destroyed their elementary school. You can continue to contribute to the One Body, One Spirit campaign where funds go directly to those in need. Donate Meet Felicia V. Gaddis When a person begins to...
about 2 months ago • 2 min read
St. James in-the-City | LOS ANGELESSTJLA.org Watch Video Dear Friends,What a wrenching, heartbreaking week this has been, as we have witnessed the devastation and suffering brought on by the fires throughout our region. We are including in today’s newsletter a prayer for all those affected by the fires in Los Angeles right now. This Sunday at church, 100% of our plate collection will go to Episcopal churches and schools here in our diocese affected by the fire, through our One Body, One...
2 months ago • 2 min read
St. James in-the-City | LOS ANGELESSTJLA.org What is the Episcopal Church? Are you new to the Episcopal Church and interested in its history, beliefs, and structure? If so, please join us for a six-part online course starting Tuesday, January 14 at 6:30 PM. To join these discussions, please email Father Jon at [email protected]. Vestry News and St. James Annual Meeting Please mark your calendars for our Annual Meeting, scheduled for immediately following the 10:30 service on Sunday, January...
3 months ago • 1 min read