St. James — A Place to Feed and Be Fed

We are an affirming community, and we welcome you, no matter who you are, to come and be fed at the communion table and the fellowship table. Online or in person, we look forward to walking the path of faith with you.

St. James 2026 Annual Pledge

We invite you to walk in love with us this year by making a pledge to support the mission and ministries of St. James.

What’s New This Week - Holy Week Schedule

EUCHRE PARTY - Saturday, May 2 at 6:00 p.m. - Join your St. James friends and bring a guest. Play some cards, have fun, eat good food, and make a difference while doing it. Beginners are more than welcome. The cost to play is a donation to Lighthouse of Pontiac of any personal care item, which could include: Shampoo & Conditioner, Soap – Bar or Body Wash, Toilet Paper, Disposable Razors, Deodorant, Toothbrushes/Toothpaste, Diapers – especially sizes 4-6, Pull-Ups (especially 3T/4T and 4T/5T), Baby Wipes, Feminine Products, Laundry Detergent, Paper Products (Paper Towel, Tissues), Cleaning Supplies (Windex, Comet), Dish Detergent

Appetizers, snacks and beverages will be provided. Sign up at https://stjames.rocks/Euchre26

JUST WAR THEORY - Sunday, May 3 after the 9:00 a.m. service - In his Palm Sunday sermon, Pope Leo said, “Brothers and sisters, this is our God: Jesus, King of Peace, who rejects war, whom no one can use to justify war. He does not listen to the prayers of those who wage war, but rejects them.” He has gone on to make several comments since, condemning the war in Iran, specifically, as unjust.

The current administration has argued that the threat of Iran’s nuclear arsenal, their support of terrorism, and the killing of thousands of protestors this winter are perfect justification.

In a discussion in the Lounge after the 9:00 a.m. service, we will ask what makes a war just and explore the church’s teachings about just war theory. I encourage you to make this an opportunity not just to share your opinions, but to learn about the church’s historic teaching and how it might apply to circumstances today.

Sunday Worship

SERVICES OF HOLY COMMUNION

9:00 a.m. Service in-person and livestreamed on our website and Facebook page.

www.facebook.com/stjamesdowntown.

Note: the service is also hosted on our own web site. Click the big blue button above to find our live stream video page!

Compline

Prayer at the End of the Day MON-Thurs, 7:00 PM

Please join us then when we gather each evening, Monday-Thursday, to wish one another a peaceful night. Click here to join us at 7:00 PM on Zoom. (If you need the code: please email deacon@stjamesbirmingham.org.)

Study

BIBLE STUDY/adult forum

Wednesdays: Noon Bible Study on Zoom

Sundays: 8:00 a.m. Adult Forum in the Lounge