ST. JAMES
This is what we do
St. James provides opportunities for people of all ages to grow in faith, enjoy intergenerational community, and serve their neighbors. We foster 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 pray, play, and make the world a better place with us.
At St. James, we believe our faith starts in church—then reaches out to shape our neighborhood, our city, and our world. Here are some of the programs and projects we support:
Music is an important part of life at St. James. Our adult and children’s choirs enrich our Sunday worship and Holy Day celebrations. The Fred Goff Choral Scholars Program provides scholarships and choral experience for young artists. Concerts and recitals are hosted here throughout the year. For more information about music at St. James or joining our choir, contact Kevin Navarro at music@stjamessf.org.
Music is an important part of life at St. James. Our adult and children’s choirs enrich our Sunday worship and Holy Day celebrations. The Fred Goff Choral Scholars Program provides scholarships and choral experience for young artists. Concerts and recitals are hosted here throughout the year. For more information about music at St. James or joining our choir, contact Kevin Navarro at music@stjamessf.org.
St. James plays an active role in this national community organizing network that gives people of faith the tools that they need to fight for justice and work towards a more equitable society.
Founded in 1963, St. James Preschool has been a much-loved fixture of San Francisco’s Inner Richmond neighborhood for 55 years, providing nonsectarian quality education to children from ages 2 to 5. As a small nonprofit school with an exceptional child-to-teacher ratio, we are dedicated to a developmental child-centered philosophy that fosters personal growth and respects a child’s spirit.
Founded in 1963, St. James Preschool has been a much-loved fixture of San Francisco’s Inner Richmond neighborhood for 55 years, providing nonsectarian quality education to children from ages 2 to 5. As a small nonprofit school with an exceptional child-to-teacher ratio, we are dedicated to a developmental child-centered philosophy that fosters personal growth and respects a child’s spirit.
Each second Sunday of the month a team from St. James helps prepare a nutritious meal for several hundred people at St. Martin de Porres. Martin’s, as it is affectionately known, is a free restaurant inspired by the Catholic Worker Movement operated 100 percent by volunteers since it opened in 1971.
Church Groups
The Youth Ministry is open to middle school and high school students. The Youth host a Christmas wreath sale, have game nights, movie nights, take trips to places like Santa Cruz Beach Board Walk and host a youth-group lead church service. For more information contact Mike Stafford at mstafford@smvsf.org.
St. James offers a Sunday school program for children ages 4 – 10 on Sunday mornings at 10 a.m. during the academic year (September – May). The program includes biblical storytelling and literacy, music and arts. One Sunday each month, the children participate in the worship service, including a children’s choir. Events and activities for families with kids are hosted throughout the year. For more information contact Ryan LeBlanc at leblanc.ryan.e@gmail.com.
St. James offers a Sunday school program for children ages 4 – 10 on Sunday mornings at 10 a.m. during the academic year (September – May). The program includes biblical storytelling and literacy, music and arts. One Sunday each month, the children participate in the worship service, including a children’s choir. Events and activities for families with kids are hosted throughout the year. For more information contact Ryan LeBlanc at leblanc.ryan.e@gmail.com.
The Women’s Circle gather once a month to share and discuss relevant and meaningful topics from readings chosen by members.
The men’s breakfast meets on the second Saturday monthly at St. James for coffee and a nosh. Please contact Fr. John for more information at john@stjamessf.org.
The men’s breakfast meets on the second Saturday monthly at St. James for coffee and a nosh. Please contact Fr. John for more information at john@stjamessf.org.
A simple, beautiful way to end the weekend and prepare for the week ahead. Meets every Sunday at 5:30PM. Contact Sandra Dratler at sandradratler@gmail.com for more info.
Please join us for Lectio Divina, meditation on the sacred word in quiet worship. All are welcome. For more information, contact rogewick@hotmail.com.
Please join us for Lectio Divina, meditation on the sacred word in quiet worship. All are welcome. For more information, contact rogewick@hotmail.com.
SOCIAL JUSTICE
GROWING in FAITH
Youth Program
Children's Program
Adult Education Program
Music Program
ENJOYING COMMUNITY
St. James Men’s Group
St. James Women’s Circle
St. James Parish Weekend
Parish Life Events
SERVING NEIGHBORS
St. James Faith in Action Team
Feeding Ministry
Rebuilding Together
