Jazz at St. James' is this weekend!

The 32nd Annual Jazz at St. James’ · November 13–15 · Carmen Bradford with The John Mills Quartet

Last call for Jazz at St. James’ concerts tonight!

Carmen Bradford takes the stage tonight in the Sanctuary for second night of Jazz at St. James’. If you missed last night, or loved it so much you want to come back, this is your last chance. Tonight we’ll also present the AD Mannion Award to Diego Rivera.

The show starts at 7 pm with the opening act from the Huston-Tillotson Jazz Septet under the direction of Jeremy George. You can still get tickets at https://jazzatstjames2026.eventbrite.com. Bring a friend, because this is the best night of the year at St. James’.

Then join us tomorrow, Sunday, at 10:30 am for the Jazz Mass. Worship will be lifted by the music of Carmen Bradford and the John Mills Quartet and the St. James' Choir. You will hear some pieces not performed at the concerts. No tickets needed, everyone is welcome, and it’s the perfect way to close a joyful weekend together.

This Sunday at St. James'

WHAT'S HAPPENING ON SUNDAY?

Jazz at St. James': The Feast of Holy Improvisation

8 am Rite I Service (Sanctuary)



10:10 am Gathering for Godly Play on the playground in front of the Orange Building.

10:15 am Nursery opens

10:30 am The Jazz Mass (Sanctuary)

12ish pm Coffee Hour (Founders)

1 pm Santa Eucaristia



2:30 pm Hora de Cafe (Founders)

7 pm The New Online Spanish-language Service (Community in Safety - Email gporter@stjamesaustin.org for the link.)

Note: The 5 pm Late Service will be combined with the Jazz Mass at 10:30 am, so there will be no 5 pm service in person or streamed this Sunday.

Sunday, November 29 is the First Sunday of Advent!

Advent is a season of holy waiting, a time to slow down, light a candle against the dark, and prepare our hearts for the coming of Christ. Join us as we begin the new church year together on Sunday, November 29, the First Sunday of Advent.

Advent Wreath Making · Sunday, November 29 · Noon hour · Founders Hall

After the 10:30 service, gather with friends of all ages to make an Advent wreath to take home. Supplies provided. Kids are especially welcome, and it’s a wonderful way to start a family tradition of lighting the candles together each week as Christmas draws near.

Make Advent a season of hope, peace, joy and love at St. James’. We hope to see you there!

Sunday, November 29, 2-4:30 pm: Serve at Trinity Center

We will gather to serve our neighbors at the Trinity Center at 2pm. Trinity Center is in the basement of St. David's Church downtown. We'll set up the chairs for the service and begin preparing the food. Neighbors will come in at 3pm and begin the service. After the service, we'll rearrange the chairs, add some tables, and start serving the food. We'll clean up after the meal and typically be done somewhere between 4 and 4:30. Parking: Street parking on 7th is free. If you park in St. David’s surface lot (8th & San Jacinto) or garage, it’s free for volunteers. Don’t scan the QR codes in the garage; scan the one posted in the Trinity Center kitchen when you arrive.Questions? Contact Will Clark at will.clark.jr@gmail.com.

St. James’ Turns 85!

For 85 years, St. James’ has been a place where all are welcome at the table. We have become an inclusive, multicultural community of faith, community of faith and service in East Austin. This December, as we journey through Advent together, we will spend a whole week, December 5–13, giving thanks for this community that has come this far by faith.

Founders’ Week Schedule

• Saturday, December 5 · 12–3 p.m. · Founders’ Day Party. Our community celebration kicks off the week with food, games, history and the St. James’ Got Talent showcase.
• Sunday, December 6 · 12–1 p.m. · Looking to the Future Together. An interim presentation on our Master Plan, sharing what we have heard from you and where we are headed.
• Monday, December 7 · 4 p.m. · A Service of Thanksgiving on our 85th anniversary. We gather on the Huston-Tillotson University campus, near Chalmers Avenue and 7th Street, at the site of the original St. James’ building, to give thanks for the roots and foundations of our community.
• Saturday, December 12 · 8 a.m. · Las Mañanitas at Casa Marianella. We celebrate Our Lady of Guadalupe and 20 years of ministry together with Casa Marianella.
• Sunday, December 13 · Founders’ Day Commemoration. A day-long celebration as Bishop Greg Rickel, the second rector of St. James', joins us to preach and celebrate.

Founders’ Day Party · Saturday, December 5 · Noon–3 p.m.

Food, music, games, dancing and memories! Bring your family, invite a friend, and celebrate with us. This party is for every generation of St. James’, from longtime members to brand-new friends.

85 Years, One St. James’, So Many Talents!

Sing, dance, play an instrument, tell a story or make us laugh at the Founders’ Day celebration. All ages are welcome. Sign up in the narthex.

Help Us Throw a Party Worthy of St. James’!

We need volunteers now for decorating, hospitality, setup and more. To join the planning team, contact Lisa Braithwaite (lisacpeavy@gmail.com) or Stephanie Dodoo (stephaniedodoo@gmail.com).