Music Series Presents Sacra/Profana Chamber Choir
The San Diego-based chamber choir, Sacra/Profana will perform in the first concert of the St. James Music Series 2021-22 season on Sunday, November 7, at 4:00 pm. The choir has accomplished remarkable things in just 10 years including numerous world and U.S. premieres. They have collaborated with leading regional arts organizations and mark their debut in our series this year.
The theme of the concert is "Looking Up" featuring works on the topic of stars, nighttime, and celestial bodies with an emphasis on recently composed music.
Tickets are on sale via the QR code at left, the link on the bottom of any page on this website, or at the Music Series website.
The theme of the concert is "Looking Up" featuring works on the topic of stars, nighttime, and celestial bodies with an emphasis on recently composed music.
Tickets are on sale via the QR code at left, the link on the bottom of any page on this website, or at the Music Series website.
Day-Trip Will Tour Murals of Chicano Park
Come and experience the profound cultural inheritance of our borderlands and Chicano Park, a National Landmark located in the heart of downtown San Diego, and home to the largest collection of outdoor murals in the United States.
The tour will take place Saturday, November 20, 9:30 am –1:30 pm. The cost is $50 per person, $10 for under 18, which includes a catered, outdoor lunch. Space is limited. Reserve your spot now using the button below, or call the church office, 858-459-3421.
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The experience will be facilitated by staff from Via International, a nonprofit organization located in Barrio Logan that for years has served as the fiscal sponsor of the annual Chicano Park Day. Guiding the walking tour of Chicano Park will be members of the Chicano Park Steering Committee, including muralists who have created some of the remarkable murals.
The experience will conclude with an outdoor lunch, consisting of simple, delicious and nutritious food catered by a small-business owner from Barrio Logan. All are welcome but space is limited – so reserve your spot today. Additional donations are welcome to cover all our costs. Email Mo. Rebecca with your questions or for more information: Rebecca@sjbts.org 
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Rabbi Brings Life-Changing Comfort for October Author Series
Author of The Tragedy Test, Rabbi Richard Agler has been speaking on the subjects of loss, bereavement and changing the world for three Sundays in October (note date changes). Each meeting begins at 9:00 am and ends at 9:45 am. All participants are asked to wear a mask during our author series.
October 10: Making Sense of Life-Changing Loss
What are the spiritual issues we confront when we lose a most-loved one, e.g., Why did this happen? How could it have? Where is God in all of this? And more. An introduction to the main themes of the book, The Tragedy Test.
October 17: Comforting the Bereaved: Text Study of the Torah/Leviticus 2 What does the Torah/Scripture have to teach us about response to tragedy? What are the better —-and worse—- things we can say? We’ll study Leviticus 2 and the story of the death of Aaron’s sons to learn more.
No meeting on October 24
October 31: How One Person Can Change the World
How can one person make a difference? We’ll learn how helping others can change the world in the important conclusion to this series.
Rabbi Richard Agler, D.D. was the founding rabbi of Congregation B’nai Israel in Boca Raton, Florida. He has taught graduate level courses in mysticism, been broadcast by NPR, and has a gift for bringing complex ideas to life as a speaker in demand. He has published articles and letters on political ethics, interfaith relations, and baseball. He currently serves as Co-Director of the Tali Fund and Scholar Emeritus of the Keys Jewish Community Center. The Tragedy Test is his widely acclaimed first book and is available for purchase at tragedytest.com.
October 10: Making Sense of Life-Changing Loss
What are the spiritual issues we confront when we lose a most-loved one, e.g., Why did this happen? How could it have? Where is God in all of this? And more. An introduction to the main themes of the book, The Tragedy Test.
October 17: Comforting the Bereaved: Text Study of the Torah/Leviticus 2 What does the Torah/Scripture have to teach us about response to tragedy? What are the better —-and worse—- things we can say? We’ll study Leviticus 2 and the story of the death of Aaron’s sons to learn more.
No meeting on October 24
October 31: How One Person Can Change the World
How can one person make a difference? We’ll learn how helping others can change the world in the important conclusion to this series.
Rabbi Richard Agler, D.D. was the founding rabbi of Congregation B’nai Israel in Boca Raton, Florida. He has taught graduate level courses in mysticism, been broadcast by NPR, and has a gift for bringing complex ideas to life as a speaker in demand. He has published articles and letters on political ethics, interfaith relations, and baseball. He currently serves as Co-Director of the Tali Fund and Scholar Emeritus of the Keys Jewish Community Center. The Tragedy Test is his widely acclaimed first book and is available for purchase at tragedytest.com.
Author Ptolemy Tompkins to Speak On Proof of Heaven
Author Ptolemy Tompkins will be talking about his books at the Adult Forums for two Sundays, November 14 and 21, 9:00 am, both in person in Parish Hall and on Zoom HERE.
Tompkins is the author of ten books, including Paradise Fever (1997), a memoir of growing up with his father, Secret life of Plants author Peter Tompkins, The Divine Life of Animals (2010), The Modern Book of the Dead (2012), and Proof of Angels (2014). In 2012, neurosurgeon Eben Alexander approached Ptolemy to help him write the story of Eben’s seven-day near-death experience, Proof of Heaven.
November 14: The story of how Ptolemy came to write Proof of Heaven is one that very few people know.
November 21: In the second talk, Ptolemy will focus on some ideas from his own books, especially The Modern Book of the Dead, that connect directly with those in Proof of Heaven.
More info HERE.
Tompkins is the author of ten books, including Paradise Fever (1997), a memoir of growing up with his father, Secret life of Plants author Peter Tompkins, The Divine Life of Animals (2010), The Modern Book of the Dead (2012), and Proof of Angels (2014). In 2012, neurosurgeon Eben Alexander approached Ptolemy to help him write the story of Eben’s seven-day near-death experience, Proof of Heaven.
November 14: The story of how Ptolemy came to write Proof of Heaven is one that very few people know.
November 21: In the second talk, Ptolemy will focus on some ideas from his own books, especially The Modern Book of the Dead, that connect directly with those in Proof of Heaven.
More info HERE.
Gallery by-the-Sea Reopens with Exhibition of John August Swanson Works
The Storm by John August Swanson, July 2020, Giclee, 29"x19.75"
St. James Gallery by-the-Sea reopened Friday, September 10 with an exhibition of the work of well-known artist John August Swanson. A reception took place that evening from 5:30 until 7:30. The exhibition, which closes on November 14, will be open to the public on Saturdays and Sundays between 11:00 am and 3:00 pm and by appointment. To schedule an appointment, call 858-459-3421, extension 103.
John August Swanson is a local artist from Los Angeles. He paints in oil, watercolor, acrylic and mixed media, and he is an independent printmaker of limited-edition archival art prints, serigraphs, lithographs, giclées and etchings. His art reflects the strong heritage of storytelling he inherited from his Mexican mother and Swedish father. Swanson’s narrative is direct and addresses our cultural roots, in his quest for self-discovery through visual images. He reaffirms universal human values, such as: caring for each other, acting as peacemakers, and something as simple as listening to others. From his representations of Bible stories to his urban scenes of everyday life, as well as his circus and music works, he uses his visual gift to share our stories, and to show us that which brings us together.
Read more about the artist and exhibition HERE.
John August Swanson is a local artist from Los Angeles. He paints in oil, watercolor, acrylic and mixed media, and he is an independent printmaker of limited-edition archival art prints, serigraphs, lithographs, giclées and etchings. His art reflects the strong heritage of storytelling he inherited from his Mexican mother and Swedish father. Swanson’s narrative is direct and addresses our cultural roots, in his quest for self-discovery through visual images. He reaffirms universal human values, such as: caring for each other, acting as peacemakers, and something as simple as listening to others. From his representations of Bible stories to his urban scenes of everyday life, as well as his circus and music works, he uses his visual gift to share our stories, and to show us that which brings us together.
Read more about the artist and exhibition HERE.
Fr. Mark Updates Parameters of Indoor Worship as of August 5
A Note from Father Mark
“Following the recent guidance from the CDC, the wearing of masks during church services is now recommended..” |
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St. James Organ Project Continues to Build
Learn more
To learn more about the new organ, visit our campaign website, www.StJamesOrgan.com, where you can read about the details of the organ, see more of these beautiful images, and get the latest news on our campaign blog.
To learn more about the new organ, visit our campaign website, www.StJamesOrgan.com, where you can read about the details of the organ, see more of these beautiful images, and get the latest news on our campaign blog.
Go See Our Photo Galleries of Many Recent Events
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Besides upcoming events, take a look at all the photos we have accumulated for many events over the last few years. Recent photo galleries to appear are of the opening of the John August Swanson exhibit in the Gallery and Vacation Bible School 2021. To go to the Photo Galleries click HERE.