Creating opportunities for faith in God
to be discovered, renewed and put into action
Wednesday Noon Prayer
Wednesday, Nov. 25, 12:00 pm

This Wednesday will include the prayers for Thanksgiving day.
Please join us on Zoom for our Wednesday Noon Prayer service.

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Adult Forum: What Are You Grateful For?
Sunday, Nov. 29, 11:00 am on Zoom
The forum will be an informal time of sharing about what we are grateful to God for, even in the midst of these difficult and extraordinary times. The question will be posed, “Where do you find gratitude and God’s blessings in your life and the wider world?”
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Advent Carol Service by Candlelight
Sunday, Nov. 29, 5:00 pm
An Advent Service of Prayer and Music
Start off the Advent season with this simple and beautiful Advent Carol Service by Candlelight, led by the Schola Cantorum of St. James. We'll be celebrating this service on the patio of the church with appropriate social distancing. Space is limited and facial covering will be required.
Music at St. James
We Gather Together – A Playlist for Thanksgiving
There is much to be thankful for this year. Amidst everything going on, music still brings us together and reminds us to be grateful for the many blessings we share. Though we "gather together" virtually, we are together in spirit. 

Click HERE to listen.
Manuel Rosales Discusses the Organ Console
 
Alex Benestelli talks with organ builder, Manuel Rosales, during a recent trip to Los Angeles. Visits included recent Rosales organ consoles at St. Thomas' of Canterbury, Long Beach, St. Paul the Apostle, Westwood, St. James' in-the-City, and First Church of Christ, Scientist in Pasadena. 

View the video on the St. James Community blog HERE
Outreach Opportunities
Toy Drive Brings Cheer to Deserving Military Families
Sundays, Nov. 29, Dec. 6 & 13
Help Santa bring a smile to young military families struggling at the holidays to provide a Merry Christmas for their children. Once again this year, our Outreach Committee will be assisting St. Nick. Please make a contribution in increments of $20 (toy cost), with a goal of 125 toys or $2500. Checks can be made out to St. James with M.O.M.’s Toy Drive in the memo. Thank you!
Help Bring Christmas Joy to the Children!
Embellish your presents with artwork designed by the children of Vida Joven. This year’s
offerings will feature Christmas labels to enhance your packages, colorful Christmas note cards
and our ever-popular Christmas Cards, all made with love by the children of Vida Joven.
Christmas Cards: $3 each; 4 for $10;
10 for $20.
Note Cards: $5 for a 5-pack bundle
Christmas Labels: $5 per sheet
Items may be purchased from the church office Monday-Thursday from 9:00 am-12:00 pm.
For other delivery options and for more information, contact Joanne Fox at 858-361-
All proceeds benefit Tijuana’s orphanage Vida Joven.
St. James in the News
Fr. Mark Interviewed on NBC Channel 7 News
Fr. Mark was interviewed by Channel 7 NBC News for his perspective on Christmas without inside services.

See the video HERE
Sermons
Sermons Online
Sunday, Nov. 22

"Little Things Matter"

On this Christ the King Sunday we hear in Matthew 25 how our King will make his judgments in the end times. The Rev’d Mark Hargreaves parses this challenging gospel reading and with a poignant personal anecdote shows us how “Little things matter because they matter to God.”

Read, watch, or listen HERE