News & Events
Stay connected! Read the latest edition of our Weekly Connection newsletter, featuring a note from one of our pastors, mission updates, announcements, and upcoming events.
Bulletins for services are linked on the calendar dates when they become available. Please click on the date to view or print bulletins and inserts .
Women’s Group
Please join us and bring a friend! If you are new to the group, we’ll catch you up to where we are in the Apostle John’s portrait of our Savior. If you are returning, bring your notes and we’ll hit the highlights together.
Bring your own sandwich. Chips, drinks, and a treat will be provided.
Location: The Fireside Room
Days & Time: November 14, December 5, and January 9 from 11:00 - 12:30 PM
Contact: Jane Grimm
Mid-Week Fellowship Meal & Discussion
Contact: Pastor Voges
Join us and bring a friend!
We will enjoy a light meal together and then begin our discussion- The AI Apocalypse.
Location: The Fireside Room
Day & Time: Wednesdays at 5:00 PM with 6:00 PM Discussion
Pre-Christmas Giveaway
Contact: Mark Kirchner
All congregational members are invited to attend our Pre-Christmas Giveaway event this Wednesday!
Come and pick out that special book, game, puzzle, or toy either for yourself or someone else in your family. We also have many giveaways to help prepare you for Advent and Christmas.
But more than all of this, come and see community outreach in action as we welcome our neighbors with warmth and enthusiasm. We hope to share our love of Jesus as we show them the true meaning of Christmas. Your smile and good wishes will warm the hearts of people who need Jesus just the way we do.
Location: The Narthex
Event Day & Time: November 11 from 12:00 - 4:00 PM
Catechumenate Class
New classes begin November 14th!
Contact: Pastor Voges
Welcome to The Catechumenate: A Class on Living by Faith.
The Catechumenate is both for those considering church membership and for those current members who would like to review the basics of the Christian life. Each person in the Catechumenate will probably be at a very different place in his or her walk of faith.
Come and spend time together with others—learning and being refreshed in the basics of Christian life!
Contact Pastor Voges to learn more.
Location: The Fireside Room
Day & Time: Saturday, November 14 at 9:00 AM
Casper’s Thanksgiving Dinner
Contact: Mary Ann Abel
Bob and Dorothy Casper’s Free Thanksgiving Dinner
The Casper Families are again serving free thanksgiving dinners to those in need, homebound, or those who may be alone and have no one to share a Thanksgiving meal. Last year over 5,000 meals were served to those in the community and larger metro area.
If you would like to reserve a meal or have any questions, please call Mary Ann Abel 952-807-2605 by or before November 19th.
The meals are picked up curbside at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 1154 Seminole Ave., West St. Paul between 10 AM-12 noon.
If you wish to make a donation towards this community meal you can simply write a check to Saint James Lutheran Church and indicate Thanksgiving Meal in the memo and it will be delivered to the Casper Charitable Meal Fund.
Thank you for being part of this effort which serves so many in the community.
Location: 1154 Seminole Avenue
Day & Time: November 26,10:00 AM - Noon
Bible Studies
Sunday & Tuesday Mornings
Contact: Pastor Aadland
SUNDAY BIBLE STUDY
Our pastors typically alternate leading Sunday morning Bible studies. Whether you’re new or returning, you’re invited to listen, learn, and join the conversation.
Location: The Fireside Room
Day & Time: Sundays at 10:30 AM
TUESDAY BIBLE STUDY
Need a midweek pick-me-up? Pause, refresh, and dig deeper into God’s Word with us. On Tuesday mornings, we gather for a one-hour Bible study led by Pr. Thomas Aadland. Bring a friend, grab a cup of coffee, and join the conversation.
Location: The Fireside Room
Day & Time: Tuesdays at 10:00 AM
Men’s Group
Contact: Pastor Voges
Save the date and bring a friend!
Location: The Fireside Room
Day & Time: To Be Determined