St. James the Great Episcopal Church
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St. James the Great Episcopal Church, in Newport Beach, California, embraces Christ’s teachings as a way of life, and is an inclusive, relevant and dynamic spiritual community whose mission is spreading the Gospel to the world.
Join us Nov. 23rd at 9 a.m. in the Lab for a special class with Dr. Gary Hall exploring the connection between #Thanksgiving and the #Eucharist. Discover how Christian and Jewish traditions of gratitude shape our practice of giving thanks at the altar. 🙏
November 13, 2025 at 11:54 PM
Join us Nov. 23rd at 9 a.m. in the Lab for a special class with Dr. Gary Hall exploring the connection between #Thanksgiving and the #Eucharist. Discover how Christian and Jewish traditions of gratitude shape our practice of giving thanks at the altar. 🙏
🇺🇸 Today, Rev. Cindy and the staff of St. James thank all veterans for their service and sacrifice. #VeteransDay ❤️💙
November 11, 2025 at 7:39 PM
🇺🇸 Today, Rev. Cindy and the staff of St. James thank all veterans for their service and sacrifice. #VeteransDay ❤️💙
Yesterday's sermon reminded us: No matter who you are or where you've been, Jesus loves you unconditionally. 💙
Have a blessed rest of your week!
Have a blessed rest of your week!
November 11, 2025 at 3:04 AM
Yesterday's sermon reminded us: No matter who you are or where you've been, Jesus loves you unconditionally. 💙
Have a blessed rest of your week!
Have a blessed rest of your week!
Take care of YOU this Sunday! 💙 Join us in the Green Room after service on Nov. 2nd for a quick blood-pressure and #WellnessCheck with Julie Green and our amazing Nurses Team. Your health matters 🫀🩺 Stop by on your way to hospitality!
#HealthAndWellness #CommunityHealth
#HealthAndWellness #CommunityHealth
October 22, 2025 at 4:15 AM
Take care of YOU this Sunday! 💙 Join us in the Green Room after service on Nov. 2nd for a quick blood-pressure and #WellnessCheck with Julie Green and our amazing Nurses Team. Your health matters 🫀🩺 Stop by on your way to hospitality!
#HealthAndWellness #CommunityHealth
#HealthAndWellness #CommunityHealth
🌟 #Christmas Film Contest 🎬 Kids 6-18: What does Christmas mean to you? Create a 1-minute film using stop-motion, art & Christian symbols. Free workshops start Nov 2nd at St. James with green screen & adult support. Bring your device, leave with your masterpiece!
#NewportBeach
#NewportBeach
October 14, 2025 at 8:25 PM
🌟 #Christmas Film Contest 🎬 Kids 6-18: What does Christmas mean to you? Create a 1-minute film using stop-motion, art & Christian symbols. Free workshops start Nov 2nd at St. James with green screen & adult support. Bring your device, leave with your masterpiece!
#NewportBeach
#NewportBeach
There's something magical about celebrating the bond between people and their beloved animals. Join us Sunday, Oct. 5th at 10 AM for our annual #BlessingOfTheAnimals service. 💗 Fun activities for all ages! 🤗
#PetBlessing #StFrancisOfAssisi #PetFriendly #PetLovers #AnimalBlessing #Church
#PetBlessing #StFrancisOfAssisi #PetFriendly #PetLovers #AnimalBlessing #Church
September 25, 2025 at 3:45 PM
There's something magical about celebrating the bond between people and their beloved animals. Join us Sunday, Oct. 5th at 10 AM for our annual #BlessingOfTheAnimals service. 💗 Fun activities for all ages! 🤗
#PetBlessing #StFrancisOfAssisi #PetFriendly #PetLovers #AnimalBlessing #Church
#PetBlessing #StFrancisOfAssisi #PetFriendly #PetLovers #AnimalBlessing #Church
September 11, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Save the date! 🐶🐱🐰 Join us for our annual #BlessingoftheAnimals service on Sunday, October 5th at 10 a.m. Bring your pets, photos, and stuffed animals to receive a special blessing.
#FamilyFriendly #Pets #Animals #NewportBeach #OCEvents #Dogs #Cats #StFrancisOfAssisi
#FamilyFriendly #Pets #Animals #NewportBeach #OCEvents #Dogs #Cats #StFrancisOfAssisi
September 10, 2025 at 12:22 AM
Save the date! 🐶🐱🐰 Join us for our annual #BlessingoftheAnimals service on Sunday, October 5th at 10 a.m. Bring your pets, photos, and stuffed animals to receive a special blessing.
#FamilyFriendly #Pets #Animals #NewportBeach #OCEvents #Dogs #Cats #StFrancisOfAssisi
#FamilyFriendly #Pets #Animals #NewportBeach #OCEvents #Dogs #Cats #StFrancisOfAssisi
Lovely to meet Pastor Sergei from Ukraine. He is visiting his wife & children in LA. Sergei hasn’t seen them in 3 years because he serves as a chaplain on the front line in the war in Ukraine. Americans need to remember the human cost of fighting for freedom. #SlavaUkraine 🇺🇦
August 21, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Lovely to meet Pastor Sergei from Ukraine. He is visiting his wife & children in LA. Sergei hasn’t seen them in 3 years because he serves as a chaplain on the front line in the war in Ukraine. Americans need to remember the human cost of fighting for freedom. #SlavaUkraine 🇺🇦
You don't have to face grief alone. 💙 Our #GriefSupport Program offers a safe, compassionate space to walk through loss. Led by certified Grief Recovery Specialists, we gently guide you toward healing with care and understanding.
DM for more info.
#Healing #Community #NewportBeach #GriefRecovery
DM for more info.
#Healing #Community #NewportBeach #GriefRecovery
August 20, 2025 at 6:18 AM
You don't have to face grief alone. 💙 Our #GriefSupport Program offers a safe, compassionate space to walk through loss. Led by certified Grief Recovery Specialists, we gently guide you toward healing with care and understanding.
DM for more info.
#Healing #Community #NewportBeach #GriefRecovery
DM for more info.
#Healing #Community #NewportBeach #GriefRecovery
🐴⭐ Saddle up for our Summertime Western Night! Join us this Friday, Aug. 22nd for BBQ dinner, music, and dancing 🤠 All are welcome! 🥧 Bring your homemade (or store-bought) pie for dessert.
#NewportBeach #FamilyFun #Church #Episcopal #Community
#NewportBeach #FamilyFun #Church #Episcopal #Community
August 18, 2025 at 6:18 AM
🐴⭐ Saddle up for our Summertime Western Night! Join us this Friday, Aug. 22nd for BBQ dinner, music, and dancing 🤠 All are welcome! 🥧 Bring your homemade (or store-bought) pie for dessert.
#NewportBeach #FamilyFun #Church #Episcopal #Community
#NewportBeach #FamilyFun #Church #Episcopal #Community
🌍 What if everything you've heard about the "end times" is wrong? Join Dr. Bill Yarchin to explore what Scripture, theology & science actually say about the apocalypse. You might be surprised by what we uncover.
⭐ Sundays: Sep 14, 21, 28 • Oct 12, 19
#NewportBeach #Episcopal
⭐ Sundays: Sep 14, 21, 28 • Oct 12, 19
#NewportBeach #Episcopal
August 13, 2025 at 1:54 AM
🌍 What if everything you've heard about the "end times" is wrong? Join Dr. Bill Yarchin to explore what Scripture, theology & science actually say about the apocalypse. You might be surprised by what we uncover.
⭐ Sundays: Sep 14, 21, 28 • Oct 12, 19
#NewportBeach #Episcopal
⭐ Sundays: Sep 14, 21, 28 • Oct 12, 19
#NewportBeach #Episcopal
THANK YOU! 🩸❤️ Our Red Cross Blood Drive today in the Great Hall was a huge success thanks to YOU! Every donor who came out helped save up to three lives in Orange County hospitals.
#RedCross #BloodDrive #OrangeCounty #CommunityHeroes #SaveLives #NewportBeach
#RedCross #BloodDrive #OrangeCounty #CommunityHeroes #SaveLives #NewportBeach
August 7, 2025 at 1:10 AM
THANK YOU! 🩸❤️ Our Red Cross Blood Drive today in the Great Hall was a huge success thanks to YOU! Every donor who came out helped save up to three lives in Orange County hospitals.
#RedCross #BloodDrive #OrangeCounty #CommunityHeroes #SaveLives #NewportBeach
#RedCross #BloodDrive #OrangeCounty #CommunityHeroes #SaveLives #NewportBeach
Ready to code? 💻 Join us Sunday, August 3rd after service for St. James Codes! ⭐ Your kids will dive into coding and robotics with hands-on fun led by Barbara Stachelski and Steve Prat. Perfect for curious young minds ready to build and create!
#StJamesCodes #TechKids #CodingFun #NewportBeach
#StJamesCodes #TechKids #CodingFun #NewportBeach
August 1, 2025 at 2:56 AM
Ready to code? 💻 Join us Sunday, August 3rd after service for St. James Codes! ⭐ Your kids will dive into coding and robotics with hands-on fun led by Barbara Stachelski and Steve Prat. Perfect for curious young minds ready to build and create!
#StJamesCodes #TechKids #CodingFun #NewportBeach
#StJamesCodes #TechKids #CodingFun #NewportBeach
Your Community Needs You 🩸 Take part in our #RedCross blood-drive event on Wednesday, Aug. 6th from 10 AM - 4 PM in the Great Hall. Each donation saves up to three lives in Orange County hospitals. ❤️
Reserve your time slot at stjamesnewport.org/blood-drive
#NewportBeach #BloodDrive
Reserve your time slot at stjamesnewport.org/blood-drive
#NewportBeach #BloodDrive
July 26, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Your Community Needs You 🩸 Take part in our #RedCross blood-drive event on Wednesday, Aug. 6th from 10 AM - 4 PM in the Great Hall. Each donation saves up to three lives in Orange County hospitals. ❤️
Reserve your time slot at stjamesnewport.org/blood-drive
#NewportBeach #BloodDrive
Reserve your time slot at stjamesnewport.org/blood-drive
#NewportBeach #BloodDrive
Our choir sounding amazing as always! ‘Be Not Afraid, For I Have Redeemed You’ from past Sunday 😇🎶
#churchchoir #episcopal #church #newportbeach #worship
#churchchoir #episcopal #church #newportbeach #worship
July 24, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Our choir sounding amazing as always! ‘Be Not Afraid, For I Have Redeemed You’ from past Sunday 😇🎶
#churchchoir #episcopal #church #newportbeach #worship
#churchchoir #episcopal #church #newportbeach #worship
Join our #SummerReading of Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir! It's a sci-fi journey that explores redemption, courage, & hope in unexpected ways. ⭐ Books available at the Ushers' Table for $15 or via Kindle. Discussion follows on Sunday, August 3 at 9am in the Lab 😇
July 16, 2025 at 2:47 AM
Join our #SummerReading of Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir! It's a sci-fi journey that explores redemption, courage, & hope in unexpected ways. ⭐ Books available at the Ushers' Table for $15 or via Kindle. Discussion follows on Sunday, August 3 at 9am in the Lab 😇
St. James CREW is sponsoring a #fooddrive in partnership with Orange County Rescue Mission 🍎🥫 Join us in answering Christ’s call to feed the hungry; bring canned or boxed food items to our church and help us support our neighbors facing food insecurity.
Every donation counts.💛
Every donation counts.💛
July 8, 2025 at 11:08 PM
St. James CREW is sponsoring a #fooddrive in partnership with Orange County Rescue Mission 🍎🥫 Join us in answering Christ’s call to feed the hungry; bring canned or boxed food items to our church and help us support our neighbors facing food insecurity.
Every donation counts.💛
Every donation counts.💛
Huge shoutout to St. James CREW for volunteering at RAD Camp and helping support their special Movie Night event for all the amazing campers! 🙌
Want to join future volunteer opportunities like this? Follow St. James CREW on social media or visit www.stjamescrew.org get involved! 🤩
Want to join future volunteer opportunities like this? Follow St. James CREW on social media or visit www.stjamescrew.org get involved! 🤩
July 2, 2025 at 2:49 AM
Huge shoutout to St. James CREW for volunteering at RAD Camp and helping support their special Movie Night event for all the amazing campers! 🙌
Want to join future volunteer opportunities like this? Follow St. James CREW on social media or visit www.stjamescrew.org get involved! 🤩
Want to join future volunteer opportunities like this? Follow St. James CREW on social media or visit www.stjamescrew.org get involved! 🤩
3 generations of Ukrainians praying together for peace – a moving sight. ❤️🇺🇦
📸 credit: Lissa Schairer
📸 credit: Lissa Schairer
June 22, 2025 at 2:13 AM
3 generations of Ukrainians praying together for peace – a moving sight. ❤️🇺🇦
📸 credit: Lissa Schairer
📸 credit: Lissa Schairer
Today, America celebrates #Juneteenth (short for "June Nineteenth") or Freedom Day, on the birthday of the Emancipation Proclamation that abolished slavery in Texas and other former Confederate states in 1865. ❤️💛💚
June 19, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Today, America celebrates #Juneteenth (short for "June Nineteenth") or Freedom Day, on the birthday of the Emancipation Proclamation that abolished slavery in Texas and other former Confederate states in 1865. ❤️💛💚
Save the date! Western Night at St. James 🤠
Aug 22 | 🕡 6:30 PM
🍖 BBQ Dinner
🎶 Music & Dancing
🎬 Kids Movie & Crafts
🥧 Bring a pie to share!
Fun for all ages—everyone’s welcome!
#WesternNight #StJamesEvents #FamilyFun #BBQNight #OCEvents #CommunityGathering
Aug 22 | 🕡 6:30 PM
🍖 BBQ Dinner
🎶 Music & Dancing
🎬 Kids Movie & Crafts
🥧 Bring a pie to share!
Fun for all ages—everyone’s welcome!
#WesternNight #StJamesEvents #FamilyFun #BBQNight #OCEvents #CommunityGathering
June 18, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Save the date! Western Night at St. James 🤠
Aug 22 | 🕡 6:30 PM
🍖 BBQ Dinner
🎶 Music & Dancing
🎬 Kids Movie & Crafts
🥧 Bring a pie to share!
Fun for all ages—everyone’s welcome!
#WesternNight #StJamesEvents #FamilyFun #BBQNight #OCEvents #CommunityGathering
Aug 22 | 🕡 6:30 PM
🍖 BBQ Dinner
🎶 Music & Dancing
🎬 Kids Movie & Crafts
🥧 Bring a pie to share!
Fun for all ages—everyone’s welcome!
#WesternNight #StJamesEvents #FamilyFun #BBQNight #OCEvents #CommunityGathering