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.
Thank you Daily Pilot for the feature on our very own Rev. Cindy 🙏 Read it here:
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A chance meeting becomes a chance calling when O.C. pastor accepts special mission
The Rev. Cannon Cindy Voorhees was exiting a plane when she was tapped on the shoulder by a member of the U.S. Air Force who had a special request.
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December 2, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Thank you Daily Pilot for the feature on our very own Rev. Cindy 🙏 Read it here:
www.latimes.com/socal/daily-...
www.latimes.com/socal/daily-...
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. ❤️💛💚