This week St. James' Rector, The Rev'd Dr. Mark Hargreaves, joined Music Director, Alex Benestelli, to talk about the new organ. Fr. Mark's vision for a vibrant arts community in La Jolla has been a key inspiration for our organ project. Fr. Mark talks about the role the new organ will play in the parish, how important it is for the community to be involved, and what he is looking forward to most about the new instrument.
As the leader of the parish, Fr. Mark has been instrumental in gathering the community together around this project, forming a consensus among the parish leaders, and setting a tone of gratitude and joy throughout this process.
Thank you for following our progress. As always, you are invited to join us in this campaign by visiting StJamesOrgan.com and clicking the yellow Donate Now button at the top of the page. We appreciate your generosity!

October 4th marks the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, patron saint of all living creatures. We celebrate every year by blessing all the animals in our lives. This year, whether virtual or in person, we invite you to think about all the blessings these animals have brought to us.

To play all of the music click HERE

Or sample parts of the music in the player below.

​Miss Gabby forgoes a story this week for some exciting news.  Stay tuned and listen carefully...she's so excited and knows everyone will be thrilled to hear the news, join the fun, and maybe even volunteer.

Welcome to this new video series of previously recorded hymns, psalms, and anthems. Music Director Alex Benestelli talks about some of the musical selections featured in our online services. Learn, listen, and enjoy these musical offerings from the Choir of St. James by-the-Sea.

​​​​Join with everyone using the service bulletin HERE.    Join our Coffee Hour after the service at 11:00 am HERE.

​Video of only the sermon HERE. (usually posted Mondays)​​
If you are new to St. James and would like to get acquainted, please tell us a little about yourself HERE.
​Prayer requests can be sent to our clergy HERE

Sponsored by the Arts Committee

This week we explore the rich heritage of American folk hymns. Simple in their origin, some of the most beautiful tunes come from our own country. In our two centuries, Americans have developed a unique voice of sacred music and singing.

Play all the music HERE

or sample parts of it in the player below

​Miss Gabby shares one of her favorite Godly Play stories and reminds everyone to check emails for announcements of upcoming events for children and families.

​​​​Join with everyone using the service bulletin HERE.    Join our Coffee Hour after the service at 11:00 am HERE.

​​​Video of only the sermon HERE. (usually posted Mondays)​​
If you are new to St. James and would like to get acquainted, please tell us a little about yourself HERE.
​Prayer requests can be sent to our clergy HERE

Alex Benestelli sat down with organ consultant, Thomas Sheehan, this week to talk about the St. James Organ Project. Sheehan is the Cathedral Organist and Associate Director of Music at Washington National Cathedral,
​and he has been advising us at St. James by-the-Sea since 2017.

This week's playlist is music all about music! Let's give thanks for the gift of music and celebrating the beauty of holiness. St. Cecilia, the patron saint of music and musicians, can be seen in many works of art playing the harp, the lyre, and the organ.

Listen to all the playlist in its entirety HERE.

or sample each piece in the player below:

​​​​Join with everyone using the service bulletin HERE.    Join our Coffee Hour after the service at 11:00 am HERE.

​​Video of only the sermon HERE. (usually posted Mondays)​​
If you are new to St. James and would like to get acquainted, please tell us a little about yourself HERE.
​Prayer requests can be sent to our clergy HERE

Welcome to this new video series of previously recorded hymns, psalms, and anthems. Music Director Alex Benestelli talks about some of the musical selections featured in our online services. Learn, listen, and enjoy these musical offerings from the Choir of St. James by-the-Sea.

​​​Join with everyone using the service bulletin HERE.    Join our Coffee Hour after the service at 11:00 am HERE.

​​Video of only the sermon HERE. (usually posted Mondays)​​
If you are new to St. James and would like to get acquainted, please tell us a little about yourself HERE.
​Prayer requests can be sent to our clergy HERE