St. James AME Zion Church

09/07/2026

St. James we have been challenged:

Throughout September, we’re putting our faith in motion—one step at a time! Join the California Conference Christian Education Department for a month of movement, fellowship, friendly competition, and giving.

✨ Form a team. Count your steps. Get sponsored. Have some fun. Support Christian Education!

Whether you walk around the block, hit the treadmill, stroll with your church family, or get those steps in throughout your day, every step makes an impact.

📅 September 1–30, 2026
📖 “For we walk by faith, not by sight.” — 2 Corinthians 5:7

Grab your church family, lace up those shoes, and let’s get the California Conference moving!

💜 ONE WORD. ONE STEP. ONE MISSION.

09/06/2026

🎉🎂 HAPPY SEPTEMBER BIRTHDAY! 🎂🎉

The St. James A.M.E. Zion Church family sends a BIG birthday blessing to all of our members celebrating during the month of September! ❤️💛

We thank God for the gift of YOU and pray that this new year of life brings abundant joy, good health, renewed strength, new opportunities, and countless reasons to give God praise.

May the Lord continue to order your steps, strengthen your faith, and surround you with His grace and favor throughout the year ahead. 🙏🏽

🎈 ST. JAMES FAMILY — LET’S CELEBRATE TOGETHER! 🎈
If you’re celebrating a birthday in September, drop your birthday date in the comments! 🎂

And church family, don’t just scroll by! Find a September birthday in the comments and leave them a prayer, a blessing, or some birthday love. Let’s fill this post with encouragement and remind our September celebrants just how much they are loved by their St. James family! ❤️

Know someone from St. James celebrating this month? Tag them so we can celebrate them too! 🎉🙌🏽

Happy Birthday from your St. James A.M.E. Zion Church family!

❤️💛 Celebrating Life • Celebrating You • Celebrating God’s Faithfulness

09/06/2026

Rev. Dr. Marlyn Bussey

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09/06/2026

🙏🏽 ST. JAMES PRAYER WARRIORS — RISE UP AND PRAY!

As we approach the November elections, we are calling on the St. James family and our community to be Prayer Warriors—committed to praying, staying informed, voting, and making a difference.

Scripture reminds us in 2 Chronicles 7:14 that when God’s people humble themselves, pray, seek His face, and turn from their ways, He hears from heaven.

As we prepare for this important election season, we are praying against the spirit of:

🙏🏽 Apathy — Lord, awaken our hearts to care about what matters in Your sight.
🙏🏽 Laziness — Give us the diligence, initiative, and courage to do our part.
🙏🏽 Distraction — Help us remain focused on what is true and eternal. Guard our minds and our time.
🙏🏽 Election Interference — Lord, protect our elections and the will of the people.

PRAY • STAY INFORMED • VOTE • MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Our faith should move us to action. Let us pray for wisdom, integrity, peaceful participation, and for God’s will to be done.

Prayer changes things.
Faith in Action. Prayer in Power.

🛡️ Rise up, Prayer Warriors, and PRAY! God’s will shall be done!

09/04/2026

Grandparents Day is about more than celebrating a title—it’s about honoring the love, wisdom, faith, and legacy that connect generations. ❤️

Join us at St. James A.M.E. Zion Church as we celebrate Grandparents Day: Generations of Grace — Faith That Lives On.

✨ Bring your grandparent or grandchild.
✨ Bring an elder, neighbor, mentor, or special “grandfriend.”
✨ Come ready for intergenerational worship, fellowship, prayer, blessing, and a celebration of the wisdom passed from one generation to the next.

And remember—you do not have to be a member of St. James to celebrate with us. There is a place for you and your family!

“One generation shall praise thy works to another, and shall declare thy mighty acts.” — Psalm 145:4

❤️ All Generations. One Family. All Welcome.

Come celebrate, connect, and be blessed at St. James A.M.E. Zion Church!

09/03/2026

09/01/2026

🚨 Introducing the 2026 CED Month Theme!

Strong Ministries. Strong Churches.
"So we built the wall...for the people had a mind to work." — Nehemiah 4:6

This year, we're embracing God's call to build ministries that are spiritually healthy, mission-focused, and equipped to strengthen the Church for generations to come. When God's people unite with faith, purpose, and a willingness to serve, there is no limit to what He can accomplish through us.

Join us throughout CED Month as we embrace the third emphasis from our Board of Bishops, "Concentrating on our Ministries." We will grow, learn, and build together around this powerful theme.

Join us for our Thrive on Thursday Teaching Series beginning September 3rd at 7PM EST. Come be inspired, equipped, and empowered as we strengthen ministries, strengthen churches, and strengthen the Kingdom—together.

08/30/2026

Sermon Title: The Blessing in Blessing the Lord
Rev. Dr Marlyn Bussey

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