Parish Events

Mother-Daughter Tea
Sunday, December 1 | 3:00 p.m.

Everyone deserves a break! Treat yo'self at this year's Mother Daughter Tea (not just for Mothers and Daughters, but all women!). We talk relaxation, taking time for yourself, and creating calm in your life. We'll make some spa treatment favorites to take home or gift to others.

Contact kClare (kClare@stjamestheless.org) with any questions.

All Saints' Sunday
Sunday, November 3 | 10:00 a.m.

All Saints Sunday is a day to commemorate and celebrate, to grieve those who have gone before us and to exult in Christ’s victory over death. Please join the entire St. James the Less community for a single beautiful service, with special musical offerings and glorious hymns of eternal hope. During the Eucharist we will read the names of our departed loved ones. If you would like names to be read, please add them to the list in the Parish Hall or email them to the church office by October 28.

Small Group Dinners
Saturday, November 2 | 5:00 p.m.

Back by popular demand, we are again hosting Small Group Dinners to provide an opportunity to enjoy fellowship and lively conversation in each other’s homes. We will gather for appetizers at the church at 5:00 p.m. before moving to individual homes for dinner. Parents with younger children are invited to dinner at the Rectory. Dinner hosts are asked to provide their home and a main dish, and other guests will bring side dishes and dessert.

Don't Miss the Soul Mass
Sunday, October 20 | 10:00 a.m.

We’ll celebrate our second annual Soul Mass. This worship experience offers praise and thanks to God through the songs of Motown, soul, and gospel pioneers, including the O’Jays (“Love Train”), Ben E. King (“Stand By Me”), and the Rev. Al Green (“Let’s Stay Together”).

Our music leaders will be Chicagoland’s own Peter and the Versatiles, a skilled cover band led by the amazing singer Andre Pipes. Our preacher for the day will be the Rev. Canon Alonzo Pruitt, who, during Rev. Lisa’s sabbatical in 2017, blessed us with his generous pastoral care and riveting sermons. He currently serves as the Vicar of St. Andrew’s Chapel, part of St. Leonard’s transitional ministries in Chicago. This is a great opportunity to invite your friends and neighbors to worship with us.