Featured events
Iberian Wine Dinner
This evening, curated by our very own Greg Arthaud, will feature a five-course meal inspired by the bold, fresh and diverse cuisines of Spain and Portugal. Between gazpacho, tapas and chocolate Basque cheesecake, you’ll enjoy a main offering of lamb stew or chicken and seafood paella. Each course will be paired with a Spanish or Portuguese wine. Conversation and laughter with friends new and old are sure to abound!
Registration is $100 per person. All proceeds from this event will benefit Saint James’ food and fellowship ministries, including Café and Coffee Hour.
Courses
Amuse-bouche — gazpacho
Spanish/Portuguese charcuterie
Tapas — 4-5 different selections
Main course (served with asparagus and papos secos)
Option A: Spanish lamb stew with white beans
Option B: Paella — chicken and seafood
Chocolate Basque Cheesecake
A selection of six to seven Spanish and Portuguese wines — white, red, bubbly and port — will be served throughout the evening.
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Parish Picnic at Chapultepec
Our gathering at this beautiful Free State farm is all about reconnecting with our fellow parishioners and having fun as a new program year begins. Families of all ages are welcome, and there’s something for everyone — lawn games for all ages, a heated pool for swimming, a pond for fishing and trails for a short hike to the Rappahannock River.
The church will provide the main meal and non-alcoholic beverages.
If your last name starts with A-L, we suggest bringing a savory side.
If it starts with M-Z, consider bringing a sweet side.
Those are just guidelines — don’t let the letters get in the way of bringing a family favorite. All are welcome to bring a beverage of their choice. And don’t forget a lawn chair.