A Community Living in Gratitude
Our worship is ancient, our minds are open,
all are welcome to join us in living our lives as a thank offering to God.
all are welcome to join us in living our lives as a thank offering to God.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Christmas Pageant & Cookie Exchange
Sunday, December 16 | 10:00 a.m. Our Pageant this year will be a child and youth-led service with joyous music from our children’s choirs and the telling of the story of Jesus’ birth. Afterwards, we will have our annual cookie exchange—bring a dozen, take a dozen! Longest Night Potluck Supper & Prayer Service
Friday, December 21 | 6:00 p.m. An evening to nurture your spiritual heart around the light of Christ. Bring your favorite chili, bread or salad to share. Supper will be followed by a candlelit service of prayer and song in the sanctuary, to speak a word of authentic hope that pierces the darkness of sorrow and grief. Bring a neighbor or a friend. A Celebration of Christmas
Christmas Eve | 4:00 p.m.—A family friendly Eucharist. Christmas Eve | 10:00 p.m.—A quieter, candlelit Eucharist. Christmas Day | 10:00 a.m.—A festive Christmas Eucharist REGULAR SUNDAY SCHEDULE8:00 a.m. | Holy Eucharist with Traditional Language
9:15 a.m. | Thirty Worthy Minutes 10:00 a.m. | Holy Eucharist with Contemporary Language 10:00 a.m. | Godly Play 11:00 a.m. | Fellowship and Sweet Treats this schedule changes around holidays and special events feel free to call the office for the most up to date information |
Here at St. James the Less, parishioners seek to witness the transformational love of God through ministries that praise God and reach out.
Episcopalians are Anglicans in America and our worship services creatively honor the ancient liturgies of the church using both traditional and contemporary language. We are an inclusive community and all faith backgrounds are welcome to receive the sacrament of Holy Communion offered each week at our two principle worship services. A dynamic community of all ages, we practice the Christian faith together in many ways including regular Meditation Groups, a growing Community Food Garden open to the public, and creative, meaningful liturgies like our Candlelit Good Friday Taize Service and The Beatles Mass. St. James the Less worships God in action as well as word. Our outreach ministries strive to share our gifts to care for those on the edge of life in our village, in the city of Chicago, and in the world. There is some way for all people to participate in sharing the love of God by feeding, clothing, and walking along side those in need. 
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