We identify as part of the ELCA. (https://www.elca.org/About) Specific to Social Policy: We participate in the Reconciling in Christ program ( https://www.reconcilingworks.org/about/ ) We participate in the Chicago Coalition of Welcoming Churches We have an individual Welcoming Statement (with Consent…
St. James shares space with these partners: Meno Laboratoria/Art Lab A Lithuanian cultural arts immersion program for children.
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First Service Our first service was on November 18 in 1956, in Forest Hills School. Twenty-six people were present at that service. Our first Sunday School class was the following week, on November 25, 1956. Seven children were present in…
Weekly worship: 12:00 pm Sundays liturgical worship Celebrating Holy Communion each Sunday throughout the Easter season Anointing and blessing for healing every 2nd Sunday of the month
Welcome Inn change! There are no strangers only friend we haven’t met. We meet monthly on the 4th Tues on Zoom from 6 pm to 8 pm to discuss and share issues on your heart and mind and to help…
Pet Blessing on the Lawn 2nd Sunday in June ~ Call for date! 12:00 pm Pet-and-family friendly, the annual pet blessing is a community favorite! The animals are friendly, the dogs sing along during the songs, and everyone enjoys an…
Prayer and Meditation Gardens The St. James Community Prayer and Meditation Gardens are our response to the community’s need for a sacred place to rest, find solace, pray, or just sit and enjoy the outdoors.We hope you will find…