Disciples in Action

Participate in the Worship Service

Members can be involved in different ways in the Holy Eucharist service. They can serve the Lord and the worshipping community by participating as acolytes, Scripture readers, intercessors, oblationers, ushers, choir members, and musicians. Members are encouraged to come to church regularly on Sundays, if possible, to give honor, thanks, and praise to God Almighty.

Bring a Friend

Bring a friend to church on Sundays. Let them know about our faith and worship and about the caring community we have.

Give a Ride

Carpooling and giving a ride to those who need transportation to attend the Sunday worship service is a good steward of time and effort.

Volunteers at the Parish Hall

Fellowship time at the parish hall after the Eucharist service is important to St. James’ community. Volunteers set up tables and chairs and then later take in charge of clean up. Their gift of time and work can help in strengthening the friendships and promoting fun time in the church.

Bring Food to Share

Potluck during fellowship hour is an expression of Filipino hospitality to our visitors. At the table, friendships are nourished and conversations are lively. This is also a time to share and enjoy delicious Filipino cuisines.

Support our Kababayan

Join and help the KABALIKAT Caregivers Support Group which is in partnership with the Fellowship for Filipino Migrants in Chicago. For more information, please see Narissa or Julie.

Donate to the Building Fund

Our members have a common vision for St. James to have its own church building someday. With God’s grace and with the valuable contributions of the members, friends, and supporters of the parish, our hopes can happen

Donate School Supplies

The KABALIKAT group is collecting school supplies, educational toys, used clothing for children, and monetary donations for poor students in elementary grades in the Philippines. All donations will be forwarded to VIMROD (Visayas Mindanao Regional Office for Development) who will take care of its distribution to the needy children. For more information, please contact Julie or Nerissa at St. James’ Parish.

Sponsor a Seminarian

The Philippine Independent Church has three seminaries in the Philippines:

(a) Aglipayan Central Theological Seminary in Urdaneta, Pangasinan

(b) St. Paul’s Theological Seminary in La Paz, Iloilo City

(c) St. Andrew’s Theological Seminary in Quezon City, Metro Manila