Mission Saint James

Who is Jesus? 02.06.2025 26:49 ↓

Who is Jesus? This age-old question has been asked for nearly 2,000 years. This week, in Mission Saint James’ first episcopal visit, Archbishop Foley Beach shares God’s Word from Jesus’ high priestly prayer to answer the question: Who is Jesus to you.

At Home with God 26.05.2025 18:22 ↓

At Mission Saint James we long to be a place for the wanderer to dwell. In other words, we want to be a spiritual home. But what is a home? It is a place of security, belonging, stability, and so much more. No matter how great a home may be, our hearts are restless until they rest in God (St. Augustine). This week, Fr. Ben Williams shares a message that no matter what, God’s children are already a...

The Pathway to Joy 15.12.2024 ↓

Judgment and repentance are themes during Advent. Even so, the third Sunday in Advent is Gaudette Sunday, or the Sunday for rejoicing. As we continue to anticipate the coming of the birth of Jesus, we pause to be reminded of the joy he brings. This week, Fr. Ben Williams marks this midpoint of Advent to remind us that joy is on the other side of repentance.

Prepare Him Room 08.12.2024 ↓

Clutter in the house. Clutter in the yard. Clutter on the desk. Clutter everywhere. Just like our environments, our hearts can become cluttered, leaving little room for Jesus. This week, Fr. Ben Williams admonishes us prepare room for Christ during the Advent season by clearing the clutter of sin, anxiety, and triviality.

Active Waiting 01.12.2024 ↓

What is the season of Advent? Why do we spend a month preparing for Christmas? The church calendar gives us ways of participating in the life of Christ together. Advent is a season of preparing for the celebration of Christ’s birth by reflecting on our great need for a savior. Although Jesus’ first advent (his birth) has passed, we also look forward to his return, or second advent. This Sunday, Fr...