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Sep 16, 2018

Women’s Study of Luke — Wednesday

The next gathering of the women’s study will be Wednesday, September 19th from 7-8:30pm at the Mission House. We will be focusing on Luke...

Sep 13, 2018

9/16 Worship- On the Mountain with Jesus: Judgment

Jesus brings yet another blistering challenge to folks who follow him: do not judge. Furthermore, he leaves absolutely no wiggle room for...

Sep 6, 2018

9/9 Worship- On the Mountain with Jesus: Treasure

What do we treasure? Probably Jesus asks that because he wants to know what it is his disciples value. Also, Jesus knows that we build...

Aug 30, 2018

9/2 Worship- On the Mountain with Jesus: Prayer

Prayer is a core part of our faith life. Perhaps that is why I find that I have shared a message about prayer four times this year....

Aug 26, 2018

Fall for LCAC — Family Mission Event

Looking for an opportunity to volunteer with other folks from Saint James AND help families in need? Saint James is partnering with the...

Aug 26, 2018

Preparing for the West End Food Pantry

In 10 weeks the West End Food Pantry will begin serving families in need in our community. Saint James has several things we need to do...

Jul 17, 2018

7/22 Worship- Be: Merciful

“How blest are those who show mercy; mercy will be shown them.” Of course we all know that being merciful is easier said than done....

Jul 12, 2018

7/15 Worship- Be: Hungry and Thirsty for Right to Prevail

“How blest are those who hunger and thirst to see right prevail; they shall be satisfied.” God offers us new life as a community through...

Jul 5, 2018

7/8 Worship- Be: Meek

Are we really meant to be meek? That really seems like a stretch! And it IS a stretch because faith is a stretch for us all. There is...

Jun 28, 2018

7/1 Worship- Be: Mournful

“Blessed are those who mourn…” Jesus said what? And how exactly is it a blessing to mourn? Furthermore, could it be code for something...

Jun 21, 2018

6/24 Worship- Be: Poor in Spirit

Jesus talked about and demonstrated attitudes and choices. In turn we emulate these in our daily lives. For example, in his Sermon on the...

Jun 14, 2018

6/17 Worship- The Basics: Prayer

“Thus endeth the series…” This week we end The Basics with a topic near and dear to Pastor James’ heart and to many of yours as well:...

Jun 7, 2018

6/10 Worship- The Basics: Devoted to.. Shared Meals

Acts 2:42. We’re on week 3 of The Basics. Jesus was all about sharing meals and his disciples and the early church followed right along...

May 31, 2018

6/3 Worship- The Basics: Community

This week is the second week in The Basics, a series about how to be the church as summarized in Acts 2:42. What does the word...

May 31, 2018

Helping Neighbors in Hampton Roads and Beyond

James and Linda will be heading to Annual Conference (annual gathering of Virginia United Methodists) on June 14th. Saint James will...

May 25, 2018

The Basics: Devoted to the Teachings

When we come right down to it, some of what we “practice” in living our faiths are add-ons. That is not to say the practices are not...

May 24, 2018

Helping Neighbors in Hampton Roads and Beyond

James and Linda will be heading to Annual Conference (annual gathering of Virginia United Methodists) on June 14th. Saint James will be...

May 23, 2018

Join Your Friends for a Memorial Day BBQ

Plan on being a part of our Saint James BBQ on Monday! Join us at 2pm-ish on that day for pulled pork and chicken (smoked thanks to Nate...

May 17, 2018

5/20 Worship- Apprenticing: Risky Business

This week we bring to a close the Apprenticing with Jesus series. The invitation to follow Jesus on the journey to a deeper relationship...

May 17, 2018

Final Request for Feedback on Pastor James

Our annual evaluation for Pastor James is nearing completion but the Pastor-Parish Team welcomes any last insights you may want to share...