Clemson-Carolina Food Drive

Which team do you root for: Clemson or Carolina? Support your team this fall at St. James and help out those in need in our community by bringing in canned goods and putting them in the Clemson or Carolina buckets in our narthex. The team with the most canned goods will win! 

October Bible Series: Death and Dying

On Tuesday evenings in October, join us for a discussion and Bible study on Death and Dying. Our series will include a focus on the Biblical view of what happens when we die, the Biblical history of mourning and funerals, and we will cover questions about everything from heaven and hell to cremation and ghosts. We will take time to examine the details and history of the Lutheran funeral liturgy. We will also hear from a doctor on the medical aspect of dying as well as a lawyer regarding living wills. Our sessions will meet every Tuesday at 6:30PM in the sanctuary.

Safeguarding God’s Children

St. James Lutheran Church is pleased to offer a program called, “Safeguarding God’s Children,” to educate members on the recognition and prevention of child sexual abuse. All church members who work with kids and youth will be required to complete this training program by January 1. Sign up today in the Narthex for one of our training sessions: Sunday, October 14,from 3-5PM; Wednesday, October 24, from 7-9PM; Monday, October 29, from 10AM-Noon; Sunday, November 4, from 6-8PM, Split Session on Sundays November 11 and 18 during the Sunday School hour at 9:15AM. Tuesday, November 27, from 7-9PM, and Thursday, January 8, from 7-9PM. Help us keep kids safe at St. James. 

Fall Is In The Air - And So Is Softball

St. James has embarked on another softball season this fall.  Our men's team will be playing against area churches each week.  Call the church office for dates and times, then come on out and support St. James Lutheran Church!

Back to School Blessing

On Sunday, August 19, all students, teachers, bus drivers, and school workers were invited to bring their bookbags, jerseys, and keys to receive a blessing before they started back to another year of school. We go out into the world each day, knowing that we carry the light of Christ into our community. May Christ's light shine through us to touch the lives of all whom we meet!   

Harmony At St. James Lutheran Church

This past week, St. James did something slightly different than in years past. Vacation Bible School was set to a musical theme. Our musical, Spend Awhile On The Nile, was a hit, and we have some hardworking volunteers and pastors to thank for it all. Many new faces came to know us at St. James, and several young members gave a warm welcome to those children who were here for the first time. What a wonderful way to wind down the summer!

St. James Sunday

On July 29, St. James will celebrate our sanctuary's 20th year of welcoming people for worship. On this day, we will also celebrate our namesake, St. James the Greater, whose feast day is July 25. St. James the Greater was one of the first disciples along with his brother, John. After Jesus ascended back into heaven, James is believed to have been a missionary, spreading the Gospel story to Spain.  May we all be like James, going forth to share God's peace and make disciples in all of the earth.