Summer Book Club                 

Wednesday, August 5, 6:00 - 7:30 pm

Join us this summer for light bites, beverages, and conversations on our summer reads.

August 5: Joyful Anyway by Kate Bowler

We’ll gather in the St. James courtyard. See you there!

Please RSVP: abby@sjbts.org.

The Rev. Nicole Simopoulos-Pigato to serve as Guest Preacher                 

Sunday, August 9, 8 & 10am Services

Since 2018, Rev. Nicole has been serving as the school chaplain at The Bishop's School in La Jolla. We welcome her as our guest preacher at both of the services this Sunday. 

First Choice Night!

Friday, Aug. 21, 5:00 - 7:30 pm

The extremely popular First Choice Night will be Friday, Aug 21, 5:00 - 7:30 pm. Join us for wine and light hors d'oeuvres and the chance to purchase the best of the donations. It's a good night to bring friends and enjoy top shelf shopping at St. James!

Presale tickets are now available online for $20 only until Thursday, Aug. 20 or in the office, but can also be purchased Friday evening at the door for $25. CLICK HERE to purchase tickets.

SATURDAY SALE DAY, SATURDAY, AUGUST 22nd

Main Sale: 9:00 am - 1:15 pm

Half-Price Sale: 1:30 - 3:00 pm

$5.00 Bag Sale: 3:15 - 4:00 pm

Security/Hospitality Volunteers Needed for the White Elephant Sale

The White Elephant Sale needs a few volunteers to welcome our many guests and to keep an eye on security. It requires no experience and actually is fun. It is an excellent opportunity to meet other volunteers and to serve St. James’ many outreach missions. Can you join this tradition at St. James by giving a few hours this year?

The three “shifts” this year are:

[1] Friday Evening (August 21, 4:45-7:45 pm)

[2] Saturday Morning (August 22, 8:45 am to 12:15 pm)

[3] Saturday Afternoon (August 22, 12:00 to 3:30 pm)

If you can serve a shift or even part of a shift please contact Phil Roeder with an e-mail message at proeder@ucsd.edu or leave a voicemail message or text message at (858) 453-9422. Thank you!

Nigerian Medical Mission

Long-time parishioner Max Anyanwu, who is leading his now annual medical mission to Nigeria this coming October, called the SHARING HOPE MEDICAL MISSION, shared a word about this important work and asked us all to participate.

They are looking to raise funds to help facilitate the mission through surgeries and general healthcare in Nigeria. If you would like to support him and his team, please send a check payable to “St. James by-the-Sea” with “Emeka-Nigeria” in the memo. For more

information they can be followed on Instagram and on their website: sharinghopemedicalmissionusa.org/

Sunday Sermon

Sunday, Aug. 2, Pentecost 10

Carrying the Baskets

The Rev. Abby VanderBrug preaches on the parable of the feeding of the 5000. Christ performed that miracle, but today, just like the disciples then, “Christ still asks us to carry the baskets, to get out there and to do our part of the miracle. We can be nourishment for our brothers and sisters in Christ.”

Watch or read the sermons HERE

St. Paul’s Senior Services - SUMMERFEST 2026

Saturday, Aug. 15, 5:00 pm, Humphreys by the Bay

We invite you to join us as the sun sets and the FUN begins at SUMMERFEST 2026 on August 15 at 5 pm. Infused with tropical vibes, interactive entertainment, and vibrant culinary offerings, this year’s event proceeds benefit the renovation of the McColl Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.

Learn more and get tickets HERE