Dear St. James Community,
Grace and peace to you in the name of Jesus Christ!
This past Sunday, I was reminded at our All Saints’ Festival worship of the special bond that we share in baptism. God’s Spirit connects us to one another and to Christ. Even in a pandemic, we remain the church and we continue to proclaim God’s love. Beyond the walls of a building, our church was open as we celebrated and remembered the lives of the saints, who from their labors rest. It is estimated that over three hundred people took part in worship both online and in-person (Drive-In, 8a.m.) What joy!
As we look at the month of November, your St. James Lutheran community offers a variety of worship opportunities. I pray that you would take note and take part in the worship that best suits you.
Weekly In-Person Drive-In worship, Sunday 8:00 a.m.
We gather in the parking lot in the warmth and safety of your vehicle.
Weekly Online Livestream Sunday worship, 9:30 a.m.
You can watch anytime through StJamesLC.org.
Weekly Online Evensong, Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.
This reflective mid-week worship is growing in popularity.
Weekly Online/Phone Communion, Sundays throughout November at noon.
Website or dial 1(312) 626-6799 and enter ID #: 375-618-4638 and password: 55337.
In addition to these regular opportunities, we are also offering:
In-Person, inside worship in the Fellowship Hall on Wednesday, November 18. Register ahead for this prayer service with a message. We have 25 spaces available for a masked/social-distanced worship experience. Masks are required.
Thanksgiving Eve worship on Wednesday, November 25 at 7:30 p.m. We are offering two options to take part in this time of giving thanks to God:
Online Livestream. StJamesLC.org
In-Person viewing of the Livestream in the Fellowship Hall. We have 25 spaces available for a social-distanced worship experience. Masks are required.
As always, I look forward to being with you in worship. Even though we might be physically apart, we remain connected in Christ. St. James Lutheran continues to pray for the end of this pandemic and looks forward to the day when we can all worship together in one place safely.
In Christ’s Light,
Pastor Walt