OUR Spiritual Groups
St. James fosters connection and care in a fast-paced, ever-changing city. We remind each other the values that endure in a world often focused on the short-term, and search together for a truth that is deeper than the news cycle. We invite you to pray, play, and make the world a better place with us.
Prayer Groups
SUNDAY EVENING MEDITATION
St. James Sunday Evening Meditation is held every week throughout the year. St. James parishioners and neighbors sit for 20 minutes of silent meditation. This time provides a quiet space to end your weekend. Take a break from the busyness of your life. Feel the power of meditating with a group.
All are welcome. We come together, celebrating our inner strength and insight. We sit in the silence of pure prayer.
We gather quietly at 5:30 p.m. every Sunday evening and prepare for our meditation together. One-on-one instruction for beginning meditators is available. At 5:45 p.m. we commence 20 minutes of silence.
Contact Sandra Dratler at sandradratler@gmail.com for more info.
Wednesday Evening Prayer
Join your sisters and brothers for a fully virtual half-hour gathering of prayer and praise via Zoom every Wednesday evening from 6:30-7pm.
Prayer is led by clergy and laypeople, drawing from various Anglican prayer books and other resources, sometimes with a particular theme, most often with complimentary music. We are joined by friends and family from across the US through the wonders of Zoom.
Once a month on the second Wednesday we use a more personal “in our own words” format, raising up to God our individual and community intercessions in an open and loosely structured setting.
During the even-numbered months, St. James Faith in Action leads one of the services with prayers being offered for those affected by social injustices here and around the world. Watch the weekly bulletin for these special services.
For more information, contact Pastor Ron at rector@stjamessf.org
LECTIO DIVINA
Please join us for Lectio Divina, an ancient Christian practice of meditation on the sacred word in quiet, communal worship.
Gathering most second Thursdays of the month, September through June from 6:30-7:30pm, all are welcome to drop in.
For more information, contact Roger Wickstrom at rogewick@hotmail.com.
CONGREGANT GATHERINGS
Women's Circle
The Women’s Circle gathers the second Saturday of every month in the Parish Hall and on Zoom from 10-11:30am to share and discuss relevant and meaningful topics from readings chosen by members.
It starts with a “Check-in” to share life events, both large and small, followed by a “Presentation” led by a rotating member of the group. Currently we are using Spiritual Literacy, an anthology by F & M Brussat, as our source. It covers a wide variety of themes, with excerpts from hundreds of spiritual authors.
For more information, contact Shari Young at shariyoung37@gmail.com.
MEN’S GROUP BREAKFAST
The Men’s Group Breakfast meets on the second Saturday of every month from 8-9:30am at St. James for coffee, nosh and discussions on various topics.
For more information, please contact Roger Wickstrom at rogewick@hotmail.com or Paul Sinclair paulsinclair219@gmail.com.