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.
This Sunday @ St. James the Less
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Welcome Margaret Benefiel
On Sunday we welcome Margaret Benefiel as our guest preacher. She will also lead Thirty Worth Minutes today. Margaret Benefiel is the executive director of Shalem. She has written extensively on various aspects of contemplative leadership and spirituality at work. |
Services of Healing
Sunday, February 17 | 8:00 a.m. & 10:00 a.m. On Sunday, we will focus on Jesus' ministry of healing of mind, body and spirit and we will pray the litany of healing. If you would like specific healing prayers for yourself or on behalf of someone you love, please come to the altar rail during the postlude. |
Blessed are the . . . A Beatitudes Workshop
Sunday, February 17 | 11:30 a.m. We'll discuss The Beatitudes (Matthew 5) in a special workshop directly after church for children aged 8-12. Learn from Rev. Lisa a little about the famous Sermon on the Mount, then explore the Beatitudes (Jesus’ “Blessed are they” statements!) in a more contemporary context! |
Quilts Beyond Borders
Sunday, February 17 | 11:30 a.m. We welcome all who can cut, iron, sew or fold fabric to join us in the Basement to make quilt tops. The machine-stitched quilts are delivered to orphans in Africa and other needy countries via Quilts Beyond Borders. Please bring any sewing supplies that your might have. |
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Parent Conversations
Thursday, February 21 | 7:00 p.m. There is no such thing as the perfect parent or perfect child. It is easy to lose balance or get off in the wrong direction with our kids and then every conversations feels like a battle. Parenting is always changing what is needed and each developmental stage is unique. Reflection free of all the emotion and with the support of others can transform brick walls into pathways to a healthier homelife. Lisa Senuta will facilitate Living Compass Parent Wellness.
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St. James The Less Choir: A Concert of Great English Composers
Sunday, February 24 | 4:00 p.m. St. David’s Episcopal Church in Glenview Thomas Tallis… Henry Purcell… Benjamin Britten… The English choral tradition boasts some of the greatest composers of all time, a rich legacy of wonderful music that celebrates God’s glory. Come support your church choir as we join with St. David’s to present a short concert of great English cathedral music. Half the concert will consist of music by John Rutter, some of which you’ve already heard on recent Sunday mornings. Camon will provide nursery care at St. David’s, so bring your family and luxuriate in our Anglican musical heritage!
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Annual Report Now Available
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2018 Annual Report
As we look ahead to warmer days, read through this report and see your parish with fresh eyes. Don’t feel like you have to read every word. Instead, look with spiritual eyes upon what you see happening in our parish. I offer these questions to keep in the back of your mind as read: What stands out… As an important focus for our parish right now? As themes in what we are doing as a parish? As something inviting you to support more or in a new way? Download the 2018 Annual Report |
UPCOMING EVENTSREGULAR 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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