Monthly Requiem Service

Wednesday, March 25, 12:00 pm, in person and LIVESTREAM

This is a Simple Eucharist service, in which we remember those who have died in the month of March. For those who can’t join in person, there will be a livestream available.

Art and Spirituality – Lenten Evening Speaker Series - Final Session

Wednesdays, March 4,11,18,25; 6:30 - 7:30 pm, Parish Hall

Join us for the fifth Wednesday evening in Lent as guest speakers share their visions of Art and Spirituality. Sometimes, only art can reveal the invisible, inspiring, and often inexplicable aspects of our faith and our relationship with God. C.S. Lewis likened the human soul's journey to a painting in progress and Thomas Merton captured a similar vision, “Art enables us to find ourselves and lose ourselves at the same time.”  See the poster larger.

March 25: Saints in Art, Dr. John Wilson, Emeritus Director, Timken Museum of Art, Balboa Park

A New Version of Phishing Emails

We are sorry to say we've had another incidence of phishing/scam emails aimed at parishioners and staff. This one looks like an online invitation/evite to an event, frequently from "Punchbowl," and seeming to come from someone you know.

If you receive something suspicious, please DELETE immediately. Do not reply to it or click on anything.  The mantra of the day is “If you’re not expecting it – better off rejecting it.”

San Diego Master Chorale: Lux

Sunday, April 12, 4:00 pm

St. James Music Series presents the San Diego Master Chorale!

The San Diego Master Chorale performs Bernstein’s Chichester Psalms alongside Lauridsen’s Lux Aeterna. Bernstein’s work brings rhythmic energy and Hebrew text, while Lauridsen offers luminous choral writing in Latin. The program explores themes of light and peace across contrasting styles. Tickets available at www.StJamesMusicSeries.com. 

White Elephant Sale Donations

Begins April 12, 9:00 - 11:30 am, Parish Hall

Starting on Sunday, April 12th from 9-11:30am in the Parish Hall, donations will be accepted each and every Sunday through August 9th for this year’s White Elephant Sale. Time to start making room in those closets of yours by giving new life to your new or lightly used items—more details to follow. And mark your calendar for this year’s sale: August 21 & 22—94 years and counting!!!

Save the Date: Women's Retreat Evening

Wed. April 29, 5:30 - 8:00, Courtyard

Mark your calendars for a refreshing time-out at the end of April.

Dinner, drinks, dessert, crafts, music, worship. Save the date!

Honor Someone Special This Easter Season

A perfect way to acknowledge a loved one is to make a special dedication in our Easter services. A donation in any amount will be gratefully received and your dedication will be added to all of our bulletins on Easter Day.

We will need to know:

1 - Name of Dedication

2 - Choice of introduction from below:

___In Loving memory of

___In Remembrance of

___In Honor of

___In Thanksgiving for

___In Celebration of

3 - Your name(s) as to be printed in the bulletin

All dedication requests need to be received by the

office no later than Wednesday, April 1st. Contact

Walter if you have any questions at walter@sjbts.org.

Sunday Sermon

Sunday, March 22, Lent 5

A time for honesty

The Rev. Abby VanderBrug takes us into Lazarus' tomb to describe the burial clothes with which he's been bound, asking us whether we've bound ourselves in our own metaphorical burial clothes, and what that has done for us. She notes Lent is a time for honesty: "It's a time when we look at ourselves and we tell it like it is, and when we tell God things like they are."

Watch or read the sermons HERE

Bach’s Lunch Concert: Holy Week

 Wednesday, April 1, 2026, 12:30 - 1:30 pm

Vivaldi's Stabat Mater

SD Baroque marks the end of the Lenten season with a program highlighted by Vivaldi’s Stabat Mater. Featuring mezzo soprano Mindy Ella Chu and soprano MaryRuth Miller.

LUAU FUNDRAISER for Military Outreach Mission

Saturday, April 18^th, 5:00 pm, Ascension Parish Hall

Who doesn’t love a Luau? We’re planning for great food - Hawaiian style, fantastic silent auctions, and superb entertainment. All we need is YOU! The fun takes place at Ascension Parish Hall (11292 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, San Diego, CA 92124), with the doors opening at 5:00pm. See the flyer larger HERE. At the bottom of the flyer are QR codes for tickets, tables or donations. Interested in becoming a sponsor? - Please contact us for more information: sponsorships@sandiegomom.org. For questions or to purchase tickets, please contact office@sandiegomom.org / 619.843.8964.

ECS Fundraiser: EVENING ON THE BAY

Wednesday, May 13, 5:30 - 7:30 pm, The Eve

Episcopal Community Services invites you to Evening on the Bay, a fun-filled cocktail reception scheduled for May 13 from 5:30 – 7:30 pm. Experience San Diego's most beautiful new waterfront location, The Eve, while connecting with community, diocese and

parish friends. Your participation will directly support ECS programs helping over 10,000 San Diegans with early childhood education, behavioral health, and homeless services. The event will feature heavy hors d’oeuvres, a hosted bar, and beautiful sunset views.

To purchase tickets, visit www.ecscalifornia.org