We are planning a great summer of events, and gatherings focused on learning more about what it means to be a community of faith in the context of the neighborhoods we inhabit. Find more information about each event below.

June

Our Savior Community Garden – June 8, 9:00 am | Our Savior Episcopal Church & Community Garden
How does a small church in the middle of a food desert with more than three acres of land respond to the needs of the neighborhood? That question was answered by the Episcopal Church of Our Saviour in Pleasant Grove in 2003 by planting a garden. That first year they were able to donate more than 1,000 lbs of vegetables to the Southeast Dallas Emergency Food Center. Since then, many tons of fresh produce has been grown, donated, and shared to feed the hungry. Come to see the garden, get to know the people who make it possible, and get your hands dirty as we work with neighbors looking to solve hunger and serve others.

Second Sunday Brunch – June 9, 9:00 am | Parish Hall
Join us for brunch on the second Sunday of each month during the Summer in the Parish Hall.

Blood Drive with Carter BloodCare – June 9, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm | Church
Our next hosted blood drive will be Sunday, June 9th, from 9:00 am – 2:00 pm in the parking lot. The Carter BloodCare Bus will be on-site to accept donations from eligible donors. The need for blood donations is always great, but there are specific needs that you can find, along with more information on the work of Carter BloodCare, by visiting carterbloodcare.org.

Well Grounded Coffee Presentation – June 23, 9:00 am | Parish Hall
One of the biggest factors to ensure success for those who have experienced incarceration is employment. Well Grounded Coffee, the home of our weekly Coffee & Conversation with Fr. Jonathan, is making this a reality by “transforming lives through a process of work, education, community, and faith.” Come and hear more of the impact of this coffee shop from those who are making it happen.

VBS – June 24-28, 8:00 am-Noon | Church

Jesus gives us the most amazing reason to party. That’s why we believe God’s love and the Gospel of Jesus is the best news ever.
Celebrate the good news of Jesus with a celebration that will last all summer long.Whether they’re preschool or elementary-aged, kids will have a chance to celebrate at VBS this Summer.

Register for VBS by clicking here

July

Second Sunday Brunch – July 14, 9:00 am | Parish Hall
Join us for brunch on the second Sunday of each month during the Summer in the Parish Hall.

Spine Trail Visit – July 20, 10:00-Noon | Meeting Location TBA
The Trinity Forest Spine Trail is part of a project called The Loop Dallas that will connect many of Dallas’ trails into a contiguous 50-mile urban trail. By connecting every section of Dallas through a continuous trail, The Loop is meant to connect residents to amenities, such as the lake, restaurants, forests, farms and more around the city. Come and explore this new way to experience the natural elements of our city as we walk the trail.

St. James Day – July 21, 8 & 10 am | Church

The annual feast of our patron saint happens in late July each year. This year we will celebrate on the Sunday before, with a lunch and celebrations.

August

Second Sunday Brunch – August 11, 9:00 am | Parish Hall
Join us for brunch on the second Sunday of each month during the Summer in the Parish Hall.

Past Events

White Rock Center of Hope Food Distribution – May 18, 8:45-Noon | White Rock Center of Hope
Earlier this year, the White Rock Center of Hope, a long-time ministry partner of St. James, expanded it’s efforts to provide for the needs of neighbors by hosting food distributions on the first and third Saturday of each month. Since then the distribution has steadily grown to serve more than 200 families each week. We are excited to partner again with the center by volunteering for this new initiative. Join us after for Lunch at Smoky Rose on Garland Road.

Find more information about White Rock Center of Hope by visiting their website.

Little Egypt Presentation with Tim Sullivan – June 3, 9:00 am | Parish Hall
On one single day in 1962 200 people moved from the community known as Little Egypt, near the corner of Northwest Highway and Ferndale. Little Egypt was settled in the mid 1800’s by former slaves, who built a community together. Though it was fully inside the City of Dallas, Little Egypt received few of the basic city services that would normally be expected by a community. Services like running water, street and sidewalk infrastructure, all available blocks away. Shortly after the move, the houses and building that made up the 35 acre community were bulldozed.

Come to hear more about this almost forgotten part of our neighborhood from Tim Sullivan, who worked with a team to uncover more of the people and story of Little Egypt.