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.
Congregational Meeting
Please plan to attend our annual congregational meeting in person or via Zoom.
Location: Fellowship Hall
Day & Time: Sunday, May 17 at 10:45
Bach Society Concert
Contact: Dr. Martin Dicke
Solo Harpsichord Recital at Saint James
Bach Society of Minnesota (General Admission $25; Student $5)
Free admission is available to members of Saint James by contacting Martin Dicke.
Day & Time: Day & Time: Saturday, May 16 at 3:00 PM
West St. Paul Days
WestFest 2026
Contact: The Church Office or Mark Kirchner
Bring your family and friends to WestFest!
Stop by and visit our booth for giveaways, refreshments and an encouraging message of hope!
Location: Harmon Park Parking Lot, 230 Bernard St. W, West St. Paul (Charlton and Bernard Streets)
Day & Time: Saturday, June 6 from 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Midweek Food, Fellowship & Prayer
Wednesday Evenings
Contact: Pastor Voges
Come and celebrate the 50 days of Easter at Saint James!
5:00 | Pot Luck Meal
The meal starts at 5:00, but arrive whenever you like. You don’t need to bring anything, but you may if you would like to.
6:00 | Fellowship
We will discuss faith and life connected with C.S. Lewis’s short novel- The Great Divorce. You don’t need to read the book to join, but reading it might be helpful.
7:00 | Evening Prayer
We will move to the Sanctuary for Compline, an order of evening prayer for the closing of the day. This lasts about 20 minutes.
Dates: April 15, 22, 29, May 6, 13, and 20
There will be an age-appropriate movie and “kid corner” if you bring your child/children.
Catechumenate Class
Spring/Summer, 2026
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.
Saturdays at 9:00 AM- April 25, May 2, 9, 16, 31
Sundays at 10:30 AM- June 7, 14, 21, 28, July 12, 19
Bible Studies
Sunday & Tuesday Mornings
Contact: Pastor Aadland
SUNDAY BIBLE STUDY
We’re pausing our study of Genesis to explore something central to the Christian life — the Means of Grace. Through the Word and the Sacraments, Christ gives His gifts of forgiveness, life, and salvation. Together, we’ll look at key Scriptures highlighted in the Small Catechism’s final three chief parts: Baptism, Confession and Absolution, and Holy Communion.
Our pastors typically alternate leading Sunday morning Bible studies; this fall, the one-hour class will be taught by Pr. Thomas Aadland. 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 as we return to the Minor Prophets and discover God’s faithfulness for every generation.
Location: The Fireside Room
Day & Time: Tuesdays at 10:00 AM
First Steps in Music
Saturday Mornings at 9:30 AM
Contact: Marie Dicke or Dr. Martin Dicke
Classes begin Fall 2026
Music shapes language, imagination, and faith from the earliest years. Saint James invites families to discover the joy of music through folk songs, rhymes, creative play, and beloved hymns.
Infants & Toddlers (birth–48 months):
Saturdays at 9:30 AM
Led by Marie Dicke, early childhood music specialist
An adult attends with each child
10 weeks, 35–40 minutes each
Children Ages 5 & Up:
Saturdays at 9:30 AM
Led by Dr. Martin Dicke
10 weeks, 35–40 minutes each
Tuition: $50 for the first child, $25 for the second, $5 for each additional child. Payment may be mailed to Saint James or brought to the first class. Class sizes are limited to 10–12 students.