Learning the Language of Praise

Rev. Mark offers seven Psalms, which we might use this Lent to help us learn the language of praise. They are Psalms 145, 8, 19, 33, 66, 103 and 96.

We have created a booklet that contains these psalms, accompanied by photos of nature for you to contemplate. See it HERE .

Ecopalians

Wednesday, March 6, 6:00 pm, Parish Hall

Join multigenerational environmental group Ecopalians this Wednesday for our monthly pot luck. We will be discussing current events and finalizing the plans for our upcoming speaker, Ruth Johnson (coming March 17th). With upcoming speakers and field trips we would love to see you Wednesday in the Parish Hall. All are welcome! 

Easter Date Night Out

Friday, March 8, 5:00-8:00 pm, Parish Hall

Sign up today!

Parents and guardians enjoy an evening out in La Jolla while kids enjoy an evening in with us at SJBTS! Our theme is Easter! We will hear a story, eat supper, make crafts and play games. We are asking for a $5/kid donation to the ministry. All children ages 4K and up are invited and are welcome bring friends!

Featuring: Hide-N-Seek in the church, pasta bar dinner, bunny cinnamon rolls, Egg Story, Easter Crafts and Peter Rabbit Movie.

Please RSVP to Leighton by Wednesday, March 6th to leighton@sjbts.org.

Men's Breakfast

Saturday, March 9, 8:00 am, Parish Hall

Lessons From Jonah (Part 2)

All men are invited to join Rev. Mark for breakfast! He will lead a discussion on part two of "Lessons from Jonah."

RSVP to mark@sjbts.org

Daylight Saving Time

Sunday, March 10

Spring Forward

Don't forget to change your clocks Saturday night - Spring forward. Don't be late - this is a busy Sunday at St. James.

Adult Formation: Bible Study & Centering Prayer

Sundays, Feb. 25 - March 24, 9:00 am, both groups enter through Parish Hall

Bible Study of the Gospel of Mark

Join us as we continue to study the Gospel of Mark. We’ll be using Rowan William’s book, Meeting God in Mark: Reflections for the Season of Lent

Week Three scripture verses:

Mon.- Mark 10:17-34, Tues. - Mark 10:35-52, Wed. - Mark 11:1-11, Thurs. - Mark 11:12-33, Fri. Mark 12:1-17, Sat. - Mark 12:18-37

This Sunday March 10, the passage is Mark 11:12-33.

We look forward to seeing you – Teresa Hixson and Sarah Davis, co-leaders.

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Centering Prayer

Join Rev. Christina in the Godly Play room for a time of Centering Prayer.

This Sunday for Children and Youth

Sunday, March 10

9:00 - The Seven Last Words Lounge Study (all ages of children and adults welcome) Meet Leighton in the courtyard. Study takes place in the Lounge until 9:45 (Read more here) The study topic is THIRSTY.

10:00 - Worship + Children's Chapel This Lent we will be hearing the stories from “The Faces of Easter” that journey from Jesus’s birth to death. Ages 4k-5th grades are invited every week where we will also sing songs, craft, and enjoy feast together. 

CASTING FOR THE SPRING PAGEANT CONTINUES THIS SUNDAY!

11:15 - Community on the Lawn 

Nursery offered from 8:45 - 11:15 am IN OUR NEW SPACE. The new space is located at the top of the stairs on the second floor (just down from the previous location).

Lenten Carol Service and Recital by Raúl Prieto Ramirez

Sunday, March 10,4:00 pm Lenten Carol Service, 5:00 pm Recital (free admission)

St. James' Artist-in-Residence, Bruce Neswick, leads a service of readings and music for Lent with the Choirs of St. James by-the-Sea and All Souls', Point Loma. In the style of St. John's College, Cambridge, this service journeys through Jesus' passion and crucifixion with many evocative selections of choral and organ music composed over the centuries. 

Following the service, Raúl Prieto Ramírez, San Diego’s Civic Organist and Artistic Director of the Spreckels Organ, and St. James' good friend, will perform a special recital. Raúl's performances have been described with words such as “sizzling”, iconoclastic,” and “transcendent.”

Rediscovering the Bible: Monday Evenings in Lent

Monday, March 11 & 18, 6:45 dessert, 7:00 pm lecture, Parish Hall

Join us for our Lenten Lecture Series

Feb 26 - March 18 led by Dr. Florence Gillman, PhD

March 11: Reading the Bible: It Takes Some Prep to Unlock the Riches of the Bible’s Literary Genres 

March 18: Understanding the New Testament by Understanding the Old Testament, Don’t forget…Jesus was Jewish!

Going Green for St. Patrick's Day

Sunday, March 17, after 10:00 am Service

Ecopalians Welcomes Local Vermiculure Farmer Ruth Johnson

Join Ecopalians as we welcome Ruth for a talk & discussion of her journey in urban farming, its potentials, and as we introduce an opportunity to see her worms in action.  

Ruth began her regenerative farm, Paradise Found, during the pandemic with some very important partners: hundreds of thousands of worms. This is an innovative form of hydroponic (soilless) urban farming called vermiponics. With the help of her worms, hundreds of 5 gallon buckets of food waste and water, and a special biological tea, her quarter acre farm now provides local lettuce to Michelin Guide mentioned Little Frenchie in Coronado.

Senior Singles

Saturday, March 23, from 3:00 -5:00 pm

 A Private Art Collection and High Tea

Come and enjoy a private art collection (14195 Rancho Tierra Trail, San Diego, CA 92130), as well as the pleasure of High Tea. Please park on street leading up to cul-de-sac (NOT around cul-de-sac). Just bring yourself and ideas for future Senior Singles

events. RSVP ASAP to Leanne MacDougall by March 20th by text: 619.889.8317 or email: leanne@leannehull.com.

Sunday Sermon

Sunday, March 3, Third Sunday in Lent

Jesus As Disruptor

The Rev. Dr. Mark Hargreaves speaks to Jesus overturning tables in the temple and the given wisdom of the world. Giving us concrete suggestions, he offers that “We need to overturn our thinking and embrace God's knowledge, God's wisdom, God's perspective, God's power.”

Watch or read the sermon HERE.

Bach's Lunch

Wednesday, March 6, 12:30 pm

Cantatas for Alto by Scarlatti and Vivaldi, featuring mezzo soprano Mindy Ella Chu.

SD Baroque is grateful for our ongoing partnership with St. James-by-the-Sea Episcopal Church to present the "Bach’s Lunch” Series free to the public. You are welcome to bring and enjoy your lunch while listening to a variety of Baroque music. Coffee is provided. Concerts are about 45 minutes. Your generous donations help make this ongoing collaboration a reality. SDB is a 501c3. Click here to donate online: http://tinyurl.com/SanDiegoBaroque

Bodhi Tree Concerts Kicks off 2024 Season with Song and Aria

Saturday, March 16, 7:00 pm

Kicking off its 13th season, Bodhi Tree Concerts returns to St.James on March 16th with the San Diego debut of internationally renowned soprano Melody Moore with Bodhi Tree favorite Ines Irawati, collaborative pianist. They will present a rich and personal program of song and aria, including selections from Melody’s recently released and Grammy-nominated album, Remembering Tebaldi. The concert will benefit The Trevor Project.

Tickets and more information at bodhitreeconcerts.org.