• One of the 𝗯𝗲𝘀𝘁 things about coffee hour in the courtyard at 𝘚𝘵. 𝘑𝘢𝘮𝘦𝘴 is welcoming new friends, like Walter and William -- or catching up on the week's adventures with Ingrid, and even getting a long-awaited hug from Reward. You might even catch a moment of stillness before the service begins, hearing new perspectives, words of encouragement, and finding 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞, together. #AllAreWelcome
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    One of the 𝗯𝗲𝘀𝘁 things about coffee hour in the courtyard at 𝘚𝘵. 𝘑𝘢𝘮𝘦𝘴 is welcoming new friends, like Walter and William -- or catching up on the week's adventures with Ingrid, and even getting a long-awaited hug from Reward. You might even catch a moment of stillness before the service begins, hearing new perspectives, words of encouragement, and finding 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞, together. #AllAreWelcome
  • Over 200 of our family and friends gathered last week for our annual St. James' picnic! There are so many willing to give their gifts of love with delicious food from their family traditions, our in-house DJ sparking a dance party, and outdoor games and fun for families of all ages. What a delightful day! We are blessed by beautiful fellowship! #MondayMotivation #allarewelcome
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    Over 200 of our family and friends gathered last week for our annual St. James' picnic! There are so many willing to give their gifts of love with delicious food from their family traditions, our in-house DJ sparking a dance party, and outdoor games and fun for families of all ages. What a delightful day! We are blessed by beautiful fellowship! #MondayMotivation #allarewelcome
  • St. James’ parishioner, Sandra Spencer, attending last weekend’s Union of Black Episcopalians’ Youth and Young Adult service at All Saints Pasadena, reconnected with her old friend, Presiding Bishop Michael Curry! Hearing his sermon, in which he called on young people to, “Help America find its soul,” Sandra says she feels there is hope and it’s just, “All about love - reaching out to one another.” #WayOfLove ❤️#PeopleOfStJames #AllAreWelcome
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    St. James’ parishioner, Sandra Spencer, attending last weekend’s Union of Black Episcopalians’ Youth and Young Adult service at All Saints Pasadena, reconnected with her old friend, Presiding Bishop Michael Curry! Hearing his sermon, in which he called on young people to, “Help America find its soul,” Sandra says she feels there is hope and it’s just, “All about love - reaching out to one another.” #WayOfLove ❤️#PeopleOfStJames #AllAreWelcome
  • Rev. Kate’s most recent talk shares a story about an uninvited visitor — one that many of us have experienced in our own lives and that we are in the midst of now as a people. Jesus teaches and urges us not to walk by and ignore suffering.⁣ ⁣ A powerful prayer, by the Rev. Lee Walker offers great insight: ⁣ ⁣ “As our nation struggles with how to respond to those from other nations who seek safety, freedom, and a home among us, guide us with Your Holy Spirit that we not give ourselves over to our own fears and prejudices. Enter the hearts of the persecuted and their persecutors that fear may be replaced by the Peace that passes all understanding. Teach us to see in every Human Being the brothers and sisters whom Christ our God has given us to complete us. Empower us to respond to the helpless and vulnerable not in ways that serve our own needs, but in the ways which Jesus of Nazareth taught us to respond by His Life and example.”⁣ ⁣ -⁣ You can listen to Kate’s story on our podcast, or at the link in the bio.⁣ ⁣ #IntoTheWorld #AllAreWelcome ⁣
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    Rev. Kate’s most recent talk shares a story about an uninvited visitor — one that many of us have experienced in our own lives and that we are in the midst of now as a people. Jesus teaches and urges us not to walk by and ignore suffering.⁣ ⁣ A powerful prayer, by the Rev. Lee Walker offers great insight: ⁣ ⁣ “As our nation struggles with how to respond to those from other nations who seek safety, freedom, and a home among us, guide us with Your Holy Spirit that we not give ourselves over to our own fears and prejudices. Enter the hearts of the persecuted and their persecutors that fear may be replaced by the Peace that passes all understanding. Teach us to see in every Human Being the brothers and sisters whom Christ our God has given us to complete us. Empower us to respond to the helpless and vulnerable not in ways that serve our own needs, but in the ways which Jesus of Nazareth taught us to respond by His Life and example.”⁣ ⁣ -⁣ You can listen to Kate’s story on our podcast, or at the link in the bio.⁣ ⁣ #IntoTheWorld #AllAreWelcome ⁣
  • The array of culture, conversation, people, friendship, and music are what makes a church community such a vibrant and needed experience for a full life. You are welcome at St. James in-the-City! ❤️ #AllAreWelcome #EverAncientEverNew
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    The array of culture, conversation, people, friendship, and music are what makes a church community such a vibrant and needed experience for a full life. You are welcome at St. James in-the-City! ❤️ #AllAreWelcome #EverAncientEverNew
  • One of the great things about summertime is spending time with friends, sharing stories with the family around us, and making new connections with those we may not quite know well enough. The coffee hour at St. James takes place just after every service, and is a time where you can always find a friendly face, have a bite or two, and meet someone new! #AllAreWelcome #mondaymotivation
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    One of the great things about summertime is spending time with friends, sharing stories with the family around us, and making new connections with those we may not quite know well enough. The coffee hour at St. James takes place just after every service, and is a time where you can always find a friendly face, have a bite or two, and meet someone new! #AllAreWelcome #mondaymotivation
  • Meet the newest addition to the St. James' family, our new deacon, the wonderful and gifted Jon Feuss. Jon has a passion for liturgy, sacred music, outreach, and exploring how to use technology to strengthen ministry in the twenty-first century. Earlier this month, at St. John's Cathedral, Jon was ordained as a transitional deacon, meaning he will next year be ordained to the priesthood. Though originally an East Coaster from New Jersey, over the last seven years Jon has fallen in love with Southern California. Six years ago, he began discerning a call to the priesthood with his sponsoring parish St. Bede’s in Mar Vista. After being granted postulancy, he attended the joint Master of Divinity program offered by Bloy House and Claremont School of Theology. During the week Jon is currently employed as the Director of HR Operations for the National Football League, working out of their Culver City office. He lives in Hermosa Beach with his husband Alex and his 110-pound “puppy” Barker. Rev. Feuss will be with us on Sundays starting August 25 and also contribute in other important ways as he can. We look forward to seeing Jon around St. James! #peopleofstjames
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    Meet the newest addition to the St. James' family, our new deacon, the wonderful and gifted Jon Feuss. Jon has a passion for liturgy, sacred music, outreach, and exploring how to use technology to strengthen ministry in the twenty-first century. Earlier this month, at St. John's Cathedral, Jon was ordained as a transitional deacon, meaning he will next year be ordained to the priesthood. Though originally an East Coaster from New Jersey, over the last seven years Jon has fallen in love with Southern California. Six years ago, he began discerning a call to the priesthood with his sponsoring parish St. Bede’s in Mar Vista. After being granted postulancy, he attended the joint Master of Divinity program offered by Bloy House and Claremont School of Theology. During the week Jon is currently employed as the Director of HR Operations for the National Football League, working out of their Culver City office. He lives in Hermosa Beach with his husband Alex and his 110-pound “puppy” Barker. Rev. Feuss will be with us on Sundays starting August 25 and also contribute in other important ways as he can. We look forward to seeing Jon around St. James! #peopleofstjames
  • Today is Father’s Day, when we share our gratitude for all our fathers, dads, mothers who are fathers, and those who care for us as earthly fathers in this life. We are also grateful, today, to welcome our friend, and also a father, Archbishop Paul Keun San Kim, Primate of Korea, assisting in celebrating services at St. James this morning. #AllAreWelcome #HappyFathersDay
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    Today is Father’s Day, when we share our gratitude for all our fathers, dads, mothers who are fathers, and those who care for us as earthly fathers in this life. We are also grateful, today, to welcome our friend, and also a father, Archbishop Paul Keun San Kim, Primate of Korea, assisting in celebrating services at St. James this morning. #AllAreWelcome #HappyFathersDay
  • This past Saturday five of us attended a conference on stewardship called the Way of Love. ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Stewardship is how we express gratitude for the gifts in our lives. ⁣ ⁣ Your vestry and I have been working to help expand the ways we can support life here at St. James’ in the City.⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣ Life here at St. James’ is filled with blessings: beautiful music and worship, fantastic diversity, important outreach through our food ministries, and the delight of life alongside the hustle and bustle of St. James’ School.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Read more on our blog post, Way of Love. (link in bio)⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣ In gratitude for God’s blessings, Kate+
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    This past Saturday five of us attended a conference on stewardship called the Way of Love. ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Stewardship is how we express gratitude for the gifts in our lives. ⁣ ⁣ Your vestry and I have been working to help expand the ways we can support life here at St. James’ in the City.⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣ Life here at St. James’ is filled with blessings: beautiful music and worship, fantastic diversity, important outreach through our food ministries, and the delight of life alongside the hustle and bustle of St. James’ School.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Read more on our blog post, Way of Love. (link in bio)⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣ In gratitude for God’s blessings, Kate+