"A Festival of Faith: Lament & Hope"
to Feature 2 Musical Services, a Photo Exhibit and a Sound Installation
Starting October 18 St. James will commence "A Festival of Faith: Lament & Hope" featuring in-person events for which all are invited to register. Read more HERE.
It will begin with a sung Compline-by-Candlelight Service on Sunday, October 18, 7:00 pm on the front patio.
This will also mark the opening of a new exhibit in the GALLERY by-the-Sea entitled "Finding Beauty" featuring the photographs of Dr. Andreas Koester. The exhibit will run during the length of the Festival.
Corresponding to the photo exhibit will be the Soundscape playing in the church sanctuary entitled "In Supplementum" composed and produced by James Nussman.
The final event will be a Jazz Vespers Service, November 1, 4:00 pm, on the front patio.
The services will be held on the church patio with appropriate social distancing. Space is limited and masks will be required at all events. Reservation buttons will soon be available at the dedicated page for the Festival HERE.
It will begin with a sung Compline-by-Candlelight Service on Sunday, October 18, 7:00 pm on the front patio.
This will also mark the opening of a new exhibit in the GALLERY by-the-Sea entitled "Finding Beauty" featuring the photographs of Dr. Andreas Koester. The exhibit will run during the length of the Festival.
Corresponding to the photo exhibit will be the Soundscape playing in the church sanctuary entitled "In Supplementum" composed and produced by James Nussman.
The final event will be a Jazz Vespers Service, November 1, 4:00 pm, on the front patio.
The services will be held on the church patio with appropriate social distancing. Space is limited and masks will be required at all events. Reservation buttons will soon be available at the dedicated page for the Festival HERE.
Children's Ministries Presents New Halloween Tradition
Our Children's Ministries director, Gabby Strickler, asks, “What is Halloween going to look like for all of us this year?” On All Hallow’s Eve, Saturday, October 31, 3:00-4:00 pm, there will be a children’s service, costume parade with Saints to visit, and treats to be handed out. There will be songs and prayers and stories to share. It will be a service that may be something we want to do year after year.
So, instead of getting sad about the possibility that we may not be able to trick or treat this year, come to the All Hallow’s Eve Family Service.
The plan starts on St. Francis Day, Sunday, October 4, 4:00 pm Blessing of the Animals. Gabby will be handing out “treat bags”. Inside the bags will be an animal craft, two blank greeting cards, a quilting square, and instructions for the Halloween service. The quilting squares will be turned into a special surprise for All Saint’s day.
Obviously, everyone will have to socially distance and wear masks but what better time to mask up than Halloween? Gabby says, "It is my hope that even if we can’t trick or treat this year the kids will have a wonderful memory of a Halloween like no other and learn a little about some wonderful Saints. I want them to know that their church was here for them in a time when everything seemed so topsy turvy."
She encourages adults to volunteer to be a “Saint” this year and share their talents and time with the children of St. James. Do a little research about a favorite saint and either dress up and share facts with the kids, bring a storyboard or banner or poster about your saint, or tell a story about your saint as the children parade by.
Then the "Saint" will hand them a little treat, keeping the spirit of Halloween alive. Email Gabby at gabrielle@sjbts.org to volunteer or ask questions.
Register to attend HERE.
So, instead of getting sad about the possibility that we may not be able to trick or treat this year, come to the All Hallow’s Eve Family Service.
The plan starts on St. Francis Day, Sunday, October 4, 4:00 pm Blessing of the Animals. Gabby will be handing out “treat bags”. Inside the bags will be an animal craft, two blank greeting cards, a quilting square, and instructions for the Halloween service. The quilting squares will be turned into a special surprise for All Saint’s day.
Obviously, everyone will have to socially distance and wear masks but what better time to mask up than Halloween? Gabby says, "It is my hope that even if we can’t trick or treat this year the kids will have a wonderful memory of a Halloween like no other and learn a little about some wonderful Saints. I want them to know that their church was here for them in a time when everything seemed so topsy turvy."
She encourages adults to volunteer to be a “Saint” this year and share their talents and time with the children of St. James. Do a little research about a favorite saint and either dress up and share facts with the kids, bring a storyboard or banner or poster about your saint, or tell a story about your saint as the children parade by.
Then the "Saint" will hand them a little treat, keeping the spirit of Halloween alive. Email Gabby at gabrielle@sjbts.org to volunteer or ask questions.
Register to attend HERE.
Public Prayer for Justice and Peace Is Offered During the Election Season
Clergy and interfaith leaders throughout San Diego County are lifting their voices in unity to pray at Noon on Tuesdays including on election day (and possibly until the inauguration) for election integrity, racial justice, and nonviolence.
Mo. Rebecca and Fr. Mark will be praying in front of the La Jolla Library and will be LIVESTREAMING to our Facebook page every Tuesday at Noon. They began the practice on October 13. Please tune in on Facebook to join them. And if you would be interested in joining in person, please email Rebecca at rebecca@sjbts.org.
In addition, everyone is welcome to pray at Noon on Tuesdays, wherever you are. Please raise your thoughts and prayers at noon in solidarity for justice, peace, and non-violence in our nation and integrity for the upcoming election.
Our prayers will culminate in a Pre-Election “Interfaith Prayer and Peace Vigil”
November 1, 2:00 pm, Waterfront Park- East Plaza
Organized by: Faith Leaders of San Diego & the San Diego Organizing Project (SDOP)
All are welcome! We are united in a prophetic posture of prayer for racial justice, election integrity, and nonviolence in our nation at this time as people of faith. We will lift our voices to witness to justice and peace together through song, speech, silence, and prayer.
Witnessing, praying and speaking:
The Rt. Rev. Susan Brown Snook, Bishop, Episcopal Diocese of San Diego
The Rev. Dr. Andrew Taylor, Pacifica Synod Bishop, Evangelical Lutheran Church of America
Imam Taha Hassane, Director & Imam of the Islamic Center of San Diego
The Rev. Dr. Michael Kinnamon, Former General Secretary National Council of Churches
Rabbi Yael Ridberg, Congregation Dor Hadash
The Rev. Monsignor Dennis L. Mikulanis, Roman Catholic Diocese of San Diego
The Rev. Dr. Kadri J. Webb, St. John Church & Interfaith Community Services
The Rev. Dr. Beth Johnson, Palomar UU Fellowship & The Poor People’s Campaign
Yusef Miller, Islamic Society of North County & Racial Justice Coalition of SD
Irving Hernandez, Border Dreamer, St. Paul's Cathedral
The Rev. Dwight Sykes, Rising Star Missionary Baptist
The Rev. Manuel Retamoza, St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church, ELCA
Please wear a mask. We will gather safely with plenty of space. Or join us via livestream HERE.
Mo. Rebecca and Fr. Mark will be praying in front of the La Jolla Library and will be LIVESTREAMING to our Facebook page every Tuesday at Noon. They began the practice on October 13. Please tune in on Facebook to join them. And if you would be interested in joining in person, please email Rebecca at rebecca@sjbts.org.
In addition, everyone is welcome to pray at Noon on Tuesdays, wherever you are. Please raise your thoughts and prayers at noon in solidarity for justice, peace, and non-violence in our nation and integrity for the upcoming election.
Our prayers will culminate in a Pre-Election “Interfaith Prayer and Peace Vigil”
November 1, 2:00 pm, Waterfront Park- East Plaza
Organized by: Faith Leaders of San Diego & the San Diego Organizing Project (SDOP)
All are welcome! We are united in a prophetic posture of prayer for racial justice, election integrity, and nonviolence in our nation at this time as people of faith. We will lift our voices to witness to justice and peace together through song, speech, silence, and prayer.
Witnessing, praying and speaking:
The Rt. Rev. Susan Brown Snook, Bishop, Episcopal Diocese of San Diego
The Rev. Dr. Andrew Taylor, Pacifica Synod Bishop, Evangelical Lutheran Church of America
Imam Taha Hassane, Director & Imam of the Islamic Center of San Diego
The Rev. Dr. Michael Kinnamon, Former General Secretary National Council of Churches
Rabbi Yael Ridberg, Congregation Dor Hadash
The Rev. Monsignor Dennis L. Mikulanis, Roman Catholic Diocese of San Diego
The Rev. Dr. Kadri J. Webb, St. John Church & Interfaith Community Services
The Rev. Dr. Beth Johnson, Palomar UU Fellowship & The Poor People’s Campaign
Yusef Miller, Islamic Society of North County & Racial Justice Coalition of SD
Irving Hernandez, Border Dreamer, St. Paul's Cathedral
The Rev. Dwight Sykes, Rising Star Missionary Baptist
The Rev. Manuel Retamoza, St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church, ELCA
Please wear a mask. We will gather safely with plenty of space. Or join us via livestream HERE.
Timely Forums Offered for These Days
Discussion group in the Civil Discourse class in 2018
Adult Forums in November are offering guidance to navigate relationships in society as well as a time to share thankfulness.
Civil Discourse Revisited - Sundays, November 8 and 15, 11:30 am via Zoom HERE
The forums will recall the themes raised on the Civil Discourse series held in 2018. The goal will seek to apply the practices and benefits of civil discourse in new and important ways during these uncivil times.
Advent Wreath Making - Sunday, November 22, 10:00-11:00 am
An in-person, fun time in the courtyard. Please wear a mask and observe distancing. See more on the back of this Chimes.
Discussion: What Are You Grateful For? - Sunday, November 29, 11:30 am via Zoom HERE
The forum will be an informal time of sharing about what we are grateful to God for, even in the midst of these difficult and extraordinary times. The question will be posed, “Where do you find gratitude and God’s blessings in your life and the wider world?”
Civil Discourse Revisited - Sundays, November 8 and 15, 11:30 am via Zoom HERE
The forums will recall the themes raised on the Civil Discourse series held in 2018. The goal will seek to apply the practices and benefits of civil discourse in new and important ways during these uncivil times.
Advent Wreath Making - Sunday, November 22, 10:00-11:00 am
An in-person, fun time in the courtyard. Please wear a mask and observe distancing. See more on the back of this Chimes.
Discussion: What Are You Grateful For? - Sunday, November 29, 11:30 am via Zoom HERE
The forum will be an informal time of sharing about what we are grateful to God for, even in the midst of these difficult and extraordinary times. The question will be posed, “Where do you find gratitude and God’s blessings in your life and the wider world?”
Home Show Presents Four Art Forms by Four Artists
November 7 and 8, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
The Arts Committee is sponsoring a home show of four artists. Artwork will be displayed in the garden of a private home and consist of four different art forms.
The featured artwork will be ceramic plates by Patti Cooprider, ethnic jewelry by Ann Craig, decorative cards by Christie Wright, and paintings by Paula McColl.
All works will be for sale with twenty percent going to St. James (cash or check only). RSVP is requested by emailing Ann Craig, ann_craig@aol.com, and choosing between the times of 10:00 am-Noon, Noon-2:00 pm, and 2:00 pm-4:00 pm.
Mimosas will be served all day and music will be provided by Claire Day and Charlie McClung.
Health guidelines will be observed such as wearing masks and keeping social distance. The private home is located at 1802 Amalfi Street, La Jolla. Rain dates have been set for November 14 and 15.
The Arts Committee is sponsoring a home show of four artists. Artwork will be displayed in the garden of a private home and consist of four different art forms.
The featured artwork will be ceramic plates by Patti Cooprider, ethnic jewelry by Ann Craig, decorative cards by Christie Wright, and paintings by Paula McColl.
All works will be for sale with twenty percent going to St. James (cash or check only). RSVP is requested by emailing Ann Craig, ann_craig@aol.com, and choosing between the times of 10:00 am-Noon, Noon-2:00 pm, and 2:00 pm-4:00 pm.
Mimosas will be served all day and music will be provided by Claire Day and Charlie McClung.
Health guidelines will be observed such as wearing masks and keeping social distance. The private home is located at 1802 Amalfi Street, La Jolla. Rain dates have been set for November 14 and 15.
Thanksgiving Day Service to be In-Person at 10:00 am
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All required health precautions will be observed such as wearing masks and keeping safe social distance.
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Basic Musicianship Class Offered for All Skill Levels
Want to sharpen your musical skills? Haven’t dusted off those notes and rhythms in a while? Starting September 17, our church organist Dr. Alison Luedecke will be offering a musicianship skills course on Zoom this fall, Thursday evenings from 7:00 - 8:00 pm. Everyone is welcome! This is a great activity to do on your own or with friends and family. The course is open to all skill levels and experiences.
Come, learn, and try something new. No RSVP needed - just click to enter the Zoom meeting HERE.
Come, learn, and try something new. No RSVP needed - just click to enter the Zoom meeting HERE.
Sacred Ground: A Film Based Dialogue Series on Race and Faith
The clergy of St. James invite you to join them in participating in “Sacred Ground.”
Although our dialogue series has already begun, we are still welcoming members to access the material and work through this powerful curriculum by the Episcopal Church on the subject of race and faith.
In the course of this 10 part series we will read materials and view videos which could transform our hearts and enlighten us as fellow human beings. Each part of the series is rich with reading and viewing. So, we are allowing a whole month for each section to help participants take it all in. Each month starting June 24 we will meet in "Dialogue Circles" to discuss our experience of the materials. The link to these Zoom meetings is HERE.
The next Dialogue Circles will take place on Wednesdays, November 18 and December 16, both at 6:30 pm.
If you would like access to the rich array of course materials, please sign up in the form on the page HERE.
To read more click HERE.
Although our dialogue series has already begun, we are still welcoming members to access the material and work through this powerful curriculum by the Episcopal Church on the subject of race and faith.
In the course of this 10 part series we will read materials and view videos which could transform our hearts and enlighten us as fellow human beings. Each part of the series is rich with reading and viewing. So, we are allowing a whole month for each section to help participants take it all in. Each month starting June 24 we will meet in "Dialogue Circles" to discuss our experience of the materials. The link to these Zoom meetings is HERE.
The next Dialogue Circles will take place on Wednesdays, November 18 and December 16, both at 6:30 pm.
If you would like access to the rich array of course materials, please sign up in the form on the page HERE.
To read more click HERE.
Responding to the call to Racial Justice: Recommended Reading List
As we continue to grapple with issues of racial inequality in our nation, we are called to listen and explore the origins and systemic nature of racism in order to respond in an informed and compassionate way. We were asked to put together a list of recommended reading to assist us in that endeavor. The following reading list comes from recommendations from the clergy and from members of the St. James community. Please consider choosing a book to add to your summer reading. Two that are required reading for the "Sacred Ground" course (above) are
Jesus and the Disinherited by Howard Thurman
and
Waking Up White (2014) by Debby Irving .
See the complete list HERE.
Jesus and the Disinherited by Howard Thurman
and
Waking Up White (2014) by Debby Irving .
See the complete list HERE.
Advent Wreath Making to be In-Person Activity
Sunday, November 22, 10:00-11:00 am, in the Courtyard
Come together and start the Advent season well by crafting your wreaths for home.
Greens, candles and Advent devotionals available. Donations encouraged. All ages welcome.
All required health precautions will be observed
such as wearing masks and keeping safe social distance.
Come together and start the Advent season well by crafting your wreaths for home.
Greens, candles and Advent devotionals available. Donations encouraged. All ages welcome.
All required health precautions will be observed
such as wearing masks and keeping safe social distance.
The New St. James Organ Finds a Voice
It’s a launch!
On Sunday, January 26th, Fr. Mark announced the campaign for St. James’ new pipe organ. The St. James Organ Project began over two years ago when our previous organ began to fail. After much research, meticulous work by the organ committee, the leadership of the vestry, and input from the congregation, we are pleased to announce this plan for a magnificent new organ.
About the new organ
St. James by-the-Sea is proud to introduce our Rosales/Parsons Pipe Organ, a collaboration of two world-class builders: Manuel Rosales of Rosales Organ Builders in Los Angeles, California, and Parsons Organ Builders of Canandaigua, New York. Together, they have created a masterpiece for St. James with 65 Voices, 75 Ranks, 102 Stops, and 4,408 pipes. The four-manual draw-knob console at the helm of this magnificent instrument gives the organist access to six divisions: Great, Pedal, Swell, Choir, Solo, and Antiphonal.
The design of the organ takes its roots from the classic American style of organ building with traditional choruses and colorful sounds, including beautiful chorus reeds and solo voices. Along with the delicate concert flute, luscious strings, and Great Tromba Chorus, the organ culminates in the stunning Tuba Mirabilis and the one-of-a-kind Tromba Marina above the West Door.
Our Goal. $3.5 million
Building a new organ is a big commitment. This campaign aims to raise $3.5 million. Included is the cost of the organ itself, preparations to our building, and an endowment for organ maintenance and education.
Here’s the good news: we have already raised $2.6 million toward our goal. Members of our congregation have been so supportive and generous that we are almost 75% of the way to our goal.
The church has faced challenges in every generation, and each time the St. James community has risen to make the outcome even better than it was before. As we approach the season of Lent next month, take a moment to prayerfully consider your charitable giving over the next one to three years, and think about how your family can play a vital role in this bold new vision. Every voice matters, and every gift makes a difference.
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. (Our logo above is also always available on the footer of any page of this website.) Most importantly, spread the word and let this be a season of joy! It is a great privilege for us to embark on such a major project, and a testament to the faith and commitment of our parish community.
On Sunday, January 26th, Fr. Mark announced the campaign for St. James’ new pipe organ. The St. James Organ Project began over two years ago when our previous organ began to fail. After much research, meticulous work by the organ committee, the leadership of the vestry, and input from the congregation, we are pleased to announce this plan for a magnificent new organ.
About the new organ
St. James by-the-Sea is proud to introduce our Rosales/Parsons Pipe Organ, a collaboration of two world-class builders: Manuel Rosales of Rosales Organ Builders in Los Angeles, California, and Parsons Organ Builders of Canandaigua, New York. Together, they have created a masterpiece for St. James with 65 Voices, 75 Ranks, 102 Stops, and 4,408 pipes. The four-manual draw-knob console at the helm of this magnificent instrument gives the organist access to six divisions: Great, Pedal, Swell, Choir, Solo, and Antiphonal.
The design of the organ takes its roots from the classic American style of organ building with traditional choruses and colorful sounds, including beautiful chorus reeds and solo voices. Along with the delicate concert flute, luscious strings, and Great Tromba Chorus, the organ culminates in the stunning Tuba Mirabilis and the one-of-a-kind Tromba Marina above the West Door.
Our Goal. $3.5 million
Building a new organ is a big commitment. This campaign aims to raise $3.5 million. Included is the cost of the organ itself, preparations to our building, and an endowment for organ maintenance and education.
Here’s the good news: we have already raised $2.6 million toward our goal. Members of our congregation have been so supportive and generous that we are almost 75% of the way to our goal.
The church has faced challenges in every generation, and each time the St. James community has risen to make the outcome even better than it was before. As we approach the season of Lent next month, take a moment to prayerfully consider your charitable giving over the next one to three years, and think about how your family can play a vital role in this bold new vision. Every voice matters, and every gift makes a difference.
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. (Our logo above is also always available on the footer of any page of this website.) Most importantly, spread the word and let this be a season of joy! It is a great privilege for us to embark on such a major project, and a testament to the faith and commitment of our parish community.
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 our outdoor services and the Blessing of the Animals in October. To go to the Photo Galleries click HERE.