Lecture Series

Lecture Series at St. James's - Past and Present

Dr. Garwood Anderson, New Testament scholar

Dr. Gar Anderson Talks About St. Paul February 10

St. Paul: A Man Misunderstood with Gar Anderson, Ph.D In her popular book, Karen Armstrong called St. Paul “the apostle we love to hate.” And, to be sure, Paul of Tarsus has been the object of both veneration and intense contempt. But is it really Paul or is it a caricature of the historical figure, […]

Beth Ahabah and St. James's

Interfaith Dialogue with Beth Ahabah

Interfaith Dialogue with Congregation Beth Ahabah We are excited to offer our interfaith dialogues with Congregation Beth Ahabah throughout the program year, rather than simply once per year. First Session: Let the Good Times Roll! Monday, February 25 Meal at 6:00 p.m., in the Main Lobby of the Joel House Dialogue at 6:45 to 7:45 p.m., [...]

2015 Short Course - Campos

Sunday Forums and Short Courses

This fall, our Sunday study sessions for adults include three types of engagement on a schedule that allows you to make easy choices.

The Ache of Addiction Lenten Series

Special Lenten series starts Wednesday, February 21 Click here for all upcoming events in this series. February 21, 7:00 p.m. What Really Causes Addiction?: Science Speaks to Our Assumptions Dr. Danielle Dick, Professor, VCU Developmental Psychology Program, Departments of Psychology and Human & Molecular Genetics February 28, 7:00 p.m. Do Less Harm: Public vs […]

Generation Change: A Financial Education Series for Teens

This is a brand new financial education program called Generation Change for students in 10th-12th grade.

Pilgrims Path

Starting the evening of September 13, St. James’s offers Pilgrims Path in our regular Wednesday night programs

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Reconciliation is Lenten Theme

Reconciliation is our theme for our adult formation classes this season of Lent.

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Grace in Transition: Coping with Change

Mondays, 7:00 – 8:30 p.m., through April 10 with The Rev. Caroline Smith Parkinson.

Financial Peace University

In Financial Peace University Dave Ramsey and a St. James’s teaching team will walk this adult class through the basics of budgeting, dumping debt, planning for the future, and much more. Students are equipped with biblical principles to be who God created them to be, do more with their money, and manage their finances with […]

Interfaith Dialogue with Beth Ahabah

Annual Interfaith Dialogue with Congregation Beth Ahabah “Identity & Responsibility: What are the Markers of Our Faiths?” Wednesdays, April 26 and May 3, 7:00 p.m. Congregation Beth Ahabah – Joel House 1111 W. Franklin Street Sometimes defining what it means to be Jewish or to be Christian seems straightforward. Certainly, we have certain obvious markers […]

Christian Journey

This engaging series invites deeper inquiry into issues relevant to the ongoing faith journey of adults.