Opportunities within St. James                    Outreach Opportunities

Opportunities within St. James

For more information about any of these opportunities, please contact the church office.

Adult Education

Adult Education is a weekly study of the Bible, often with guest speakers to bring diversity to the discussions that meets on Sunday mornings at 9:57 a.m. 

Altar Guild

The St. James Altar Guild is in charge of preparing the sanctuary for worship each week. They take turns serving each month, but do find time to get together the second Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. to discuss how things are going.

Archives

The archives group meets twice a month to properly archive St. James items. Have a interest in preserving history? All are welcome in this group.

Blood Drive

St. James partners with Memorial Blood Centers (through Bonfire Ministry) to hold approximately 3-4 blood drives each year.

Car Care Saturday

Car Care Saturday is a special program that St. James puts on twice a year through a partnership with Hennepin County Human Services and North Memorial Safe Kids to provide free oil changes for clients in need that are currently being helped by agencies.

Circles

St. James has one circle available to women for Bible study and socialization:  Mary Circle (meets the third Wednesday at 10:00 a.m.)

Choir

The St. James choir rehearses each Wednesday during the school year at 7:00 p.m. and performs at least twice a month at the 8:45 a.m. worship service.

Church Council

The St. James Church Council meets the third Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. Most church decisions are discussed by the council. A list of current members can be found on the bottom of the staff page.

Endowment Committee

The St. James endowment committee meets as needed to keep tabs on the endowment funds of St. James. A brochure is available for more information about endowments.

Finance Committee

The finance committee meets the second Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. to keep tabs on St. James' financial situation.

Funeral Hospitality Team

Volunteers are needed each time St. James has a funeral to make bars or cake, salads and to help prepare and serve the food the day of the funeral. The families are always very gracious for the thoughtfulness of the Funeral Lunch Ministry.

Gamblers Anonymous

The G. A. group meets at St. James each Wednesday evening at 7:00 p.m.

Golf Leagues

St. James has a men's golf league that plays each Tuesday, May - July, at 5:00 p.m. at Theodore Wirth Golf Course. The women's league plays each Wednesday, May-August, at 9:30 a.m. at the French Lake Golf Course.

Kung Fu

St. James host a Kung Fu group each Tuesday and Thursday evening at 7:00 p.m. All ages and skill levels are welcome.

Library

The St. James library has a work day the third Tuesday of each month to work on a variety of tasks in the library. The Library Board also meets on a quarterly basis to discuss items of importance. The library strives to encourage people to read, especially children. People may check out books, DVDs, videos and CDs from the St. James library. Check out what books and resources the library has to offer!

Lutefisk Dinner

The Lutefisk Dinner is always a huge hit at St. James and is usually scheduled for the Saturday prior to Thanksgiving. Approximately 500 people come through the doors for lutefisk, Swedish meatballs, lingonberries and lefse. Tickets go on sale in mid-October and sell out quickly.

Marketing Team

The marketing team meets as needed to determine the special advertising needs of the congregation, as well as helping with special projects as needed.

Music Lessons

St. James offers space for music lessons. Currently violin and piano lessons are being offered. Please contact us for more information. 

New Member Classes

New member classes are offered on a quarterly basis. Please contact us for more information about becoming at member of St. James.

Office Helpers

Volunteers help in the church office by assembling the bulletins each Friday morning, assembling the Herald newsletter once a month, and taking them to the Minneapolis Bulk Mail Center.

Outreach Team

The outreach team is in charge of putting together inter-generational events, articles and displays for the congregation to learn more about the different Outreach Partners St. James sponsors.

Over 55's

The Over 55's is a social group of St. James members. The fourth Monday of each month the group has an activity, ranging from going to a play, visiting museums, or going on a picnic.

Page Turners Book Club

The Page Turners Book Club meets the first Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. to have a lively discussion about a different book each month. Books are chosen by the group. All ages are welcome.

Power of One

The Power of One volunteers help tutor Forest Elementary School students that need help with reading and math approximately once a week.

Prayer Shawl Ministry

The Prayer Shawl Ministry meets the first Thursday at 10:00 a.m. and the third Thursday at 7:00 p.m. to share patterns, ideas and stories as they knit prayer shawls. These prayer shawls are brought by a pastor to members that are hospitalized or those that need special prayers. Beginners are welcome.

Property Committee

The property committee meets the first Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. to discuss the maintenance items of the church.

Quilting

The quilters meet the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 9:30 a.m. to put together quilts that are donated to a variety of organizations. Quilts that are made are also for sale, with proceeds going to purchase more quilting supplies.

Ringing Praise Bell Choir

From September through May, the Ringing Praise Bell Choir rehearses each Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. and plays in worship at least once a month at the 8:45 worship service. All skill levels and ages are welcome in this group; the ability to read music is a plus.

Second Sunday Singers

The Second Sunday Singers sing the second Sunday of each month at the 8:45 a.m. worship service. They rehearse at 8:15 a.m. the second Sunday and then sit with their families until it is time for the choir anthem.

Summer Sunday Singers

The Summer Sunday Singers rehearse at 9:00 a.m. every Sunday during the summer to sing during the worship service that morning. All are welcome to join!

Scouts

St. James plays host to Cub Scouts, Brownies and Girl Scouts each month.

Worship Assistants

Volunteers are an important part of worship each week. Lectors/readers, ushers, communion assistants, assisting ministers and special music musicians all make worship run smoothly. People are encouraged to give it a try.

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Outreach Opportunities

Dinner at Your Door

St. James' volunteers drive hot meals to homebound seniors twice a month.

Global Health Ministries

St. James' volunteers package medical and health supplies for third world countries. Click here for more information about Global Health Ministries.

Loaves & Fishes

St. James' volunteers prepare and serve hot meals to homeless people at Loaves & Fishes in Minneapolis once a month. Click here for more information on Loaves & Fishes.

Luther Park

St. James is a member congregation at Luther Park Bible Camp in Danbury, Wisconsin. Click here for more information on Luther Park.

Ebenezer Auxiliary

St. James' volunteers help with estate sales and fundraising events that benefit the Ebenezer Care Center. Click here for more information about Ebenezer.

Feed My Starving Children

Volunteers, ages middle school through senior citizen, from St. James package meals for Feed My Starving Children once a month. Click here for more information about Feed My Starving Children.

NEAR Food Shelf

St. James collects monetary and food item donations for the NEAR Food Shelf. Volunteers from St. James also stock the shelves, help clients, answer phones and prepare special holiday packages. Click here for more information about the NEAR Food Shelf.

Lutheran World Relief

St. James is a sponsor of Lutheran World Relief. Click here for more information.

Lutheran Social Services

St. James is a sponsor of Lutheran Social Services of Minnesota. Click here for more information.

Home Free

St. James collects donations as well as winter clothing items for the Home Free Women's Shelter.

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Evergreen Montessori School

St. James is proud to house the Evergreen Montessori School. For more information about the school, visit their website www.evergreenmontessori.org or call 763-535-3553.