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Adult Forum

Sunday, Feb. 5, 9:00 am, Parish Hall/ZOOM

The Enduring Legacy of C.S. Lewis

What shaped C.S. Lewis? Why has he been influential? How do his writings continue to inform our theology today? Join Mo. Rebecca for a lecture about the life and theology of C.S. Lewis as expressed in his beloved writings including the Narnia series.

Men’s Breakfast

Saturday, February 11, 8:00 am, Parish Hall

Our next Men’s Breakfast will be Saturday, Feb. 11, at 8:00 am, in the Parish Hall.

Join Fr. Mark for breakfast and a talk on “Preparing for Lent.”

RSVP to mark@sjbts.org.

Valentine Date-Night Party

Saturday, Feb. 11, 5:00 - 8:00 pm, Parish Hall

All ages are welcome to this Valentine-themed party.

This is a time to schedule an evening out for yourself while your kids celebrate Valentines with us!

We will make a Valentines craft, decorate/eat heart shaped pizzas, play games and watch a fun G-rated movie (with popcorn of course!).

RSVP to leighton@sjbts.org to save your spots.

Upcoming Forums

Sundays, Feb. 12 & 19, 9:00 am, Parish Hall/ZOOM

The New St. James Organ

On February 12 and 19, Alex Benestelli and Bruce Neswick will take us behind the scenes of the new St. James Organ. With the final stage of installation underway, Alex will tell us about the building process and show photos and video from inside the organ chambers. The following week, Bruce will talk about the different sounds of the organ and what they are used for. As you hear more and more of the new organ this Spring, everyone can be a part.

St. James Music Series

Sunday, Feb 12, 4:00 pm, Church

Janai Brugger and the MLK Jr. Choir

In celebration of Black History Month, the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Choir of San Diego will join forces with the award-winning American soprano, Janai Brugger., for a celebration of arias,spirituals, and gospel hits. This one is sure to bring down the house!

Tickets can be purchased at stjamesmusicseries.com

Christina Miller to be Ordained

Saturday, Feb. 18, 11:00 am, St. Paul's Cathedral

On Saturday, February 18, 11:00 am, at St. Paul’s Cathedral our own Curate, Christina Miller will be ordained into the Holy Order of Deacons of the Episcopal Church.

All are invited to this service and celebration of the ministry of Christina and two others being ordained with her. Parking is available at 525 Olive Street.

If you are able to volunteer to help with the reception, call Donna Turner (760)445-9470.

Parish Choir Sings Beatles at Balboa Park

Sunday, Feb 19, 2:00 pm, Balboa Park Organ Pavillion

This concert was re-scheduled to Feb 19th.

Departing from their normal Anglican repertoire, the Parish Choir will sing an all-Beatles concert next week. The choir joins Raul Prieto Ramirez, San Diego’s civic organist, at the Spreckels Organ Pavilion for the 2:00 pm concert, which is outdoors, free, and open to the public. The Spreckels Organ Pavilion is in the center of Balboa Park near the museums, and parking is available behind the structure. All are welcome for this fun program; bring friends, pets, and a picnic basket.

Shrove Tuesday

Tuesday, Feb. 21, 6:00 - 8:00 pm, Parish Hall

Mark your calendars for this All-Parish Lenten kick-off event!

There will be games, potluck soup, king cake and reflection on Lenten goals.

Let’s prepare our hearts for Lent together!

Sermons

Sunday Sermon

Sunday, Jan. 29, Epiphany 4

God's Upside-Down Kingdom

Worshipping at the Cuvier Club because our organ installation has taken over the church and the weather outside was threatening, the Rev’d Mark Hargreaves took the readings for the day to show some of the wisdom of God’s upside-down world, “…that upside down kingdom which is so different to the way of the world.”

Watch the video or read HERE.