MINISTRIES

Please contact Patrick Barredo (pbarredo@stjames-cathedral.org, 206-382-4515) with general questions.

CareTeams   Samaritan CareTeam volunteers offer practical care, emotional support, and nonjudgmental listening to people living with HIV/AIDS and other life challenges. If you are interested in volunteering with this ministry, please contact Patrick Barredo (pbarredo@stjames-cathedral.org, 206-382-4515).
Cathedral Kitchen   The Cathedral Kitchen serves a nourishing, hot meal five days a week to those in need in our First Hill and Downtown Seattle neighborhoods. The Cathedral Kitchen serves anyone in need, regardless of age, gender, or creed. If you are interested in volunteering with this ministry, please contact Teddi Callahan (tcallahan@stjames-cathedral.org, 206-264-2091).
Cathedral Kitchen Garden   The Cathedral Kitchen Garden provides produce for the Cathedral Kitchen and opportunities to connect with the earth and each other. If you are interested in volunteering with this ministry, please contact Patrick Barredo (pbarredo@stjames-cathedral.org, 206-382-4515).
Hunthausen Fund   Named for our visionary retired Archbishop Raymond G. Hunthausen, the Hunthausen Fund first began awarding no interest loans and grants to help house the working poor in October 2001. It’s a unique “hands-up” approach to reducing homelessness. To find out more about this ministry, please contact Maria Laughlin (mlaughlin@stjames-cathedral.org, 206-382-4284).
Immigrant Assistance   The St. James Immigrant Assistance mission is to advance justice for refugees and immigrants through education, advocacy, and by helping the most isolated refugees and immigrants to learn English, become citizens and connect to community resources. If you are interested in volunteering with this ministry, please contact Cecelia Walsh (cwalsh@stjames-cathedral.org , 206-382-4511).
Mental Health and Wellness   Mental Health and Wellness Ministry serves anyone who experiences mental illness and any life occurrences which disrupt mental and spiritual wellness. It also strives to support their loved ones and caregivers. If you are interested in volunteering with this ministry, please contact Nancy Granger (ngranger@stjames-cathedral.org, 206-382-4269).
Operation Nightwatch (ONW)   ONW is an interdenominational Christian ministry serving people experiencing homelessness. St. James partners with ONW to provide meals on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month and on the 2nd Sunday of the month. If you are interested in volunteering with this ministry, please contact Patrick Barredo (pbarredo@stjames-cathedral.org, 206-382-4515).
Pregnancy Support   The Pregnancy Support Ministry at St. James Cathedral works in connection with Catholic Community Services to provide caring services to expectant mothers, fathers, and family members. If you are interested in volunteering with this ministry, please contact Suzanne Lee (slee@stjames-cathedral.org, 206-654-4640).
Sandwich Ministry   Sandwich Ministers prepare sandwiches on the 2nd or 4th Monday of the month for St. Martin de Porres Shelter. Sandwiches may be dropped off at Coffee Hour on the preceding Sunday. If you are interested in volunteering with this ministry, please contact Patrick Barredo (pbarredo@stjames-cathedral.org, 206-382-4515).
Solanus Casey Center   The Solanus Casey Center provides information, referrals, and ministry of presence to people experiencing homelessness or persons recently released from prison. It is located at 1008 James St, and it is open Monday through Thursday, 1pm-4pm. If you are interested in volunteering with this ministry, please contact Patrick Barredo (pbarredo@stjames-cathedral.org, 206-382-4515).
St. Vincent de Paul Society   The St. Vincent de Paul Society offers referrals, spiritual support, and financial assistance to low-income neighbors through home visits. Meetings are on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month, 6:30pm-8pm, and Vincentians go in pairs on home visits 1-3 times per month. If you are interested in volunteering with this ministry, please contact volunteer coordinator Bob Clifford (bobclifford53@gmail.com, 206-718-4158).
Volunteer Chore Services   Volunteer Chore Services assists low-income elders with household chores on an ongoing basis to promote independent living and form meaningful relationships. If you are interested in volunteering with this ministry, please contact Patrick Barredo (pbarredo@stjames-cathedral.org, 206-382-4515).
Youth Tutor Program   Volunteers are needed to tutor first through twelth grade students at six different sites around Seattle. Volunteers are needed year-round and make a commitment of one hour per week for at least six months. If you are interested in volunteering with this ministry, please contact Patrick Barredo (pbarredo@stjames-cathedral.org, 206-382-4515).
Winter Shelter   The Winter Shelter Ministry provides safe and warm shelter in Cathedral Hall for older men experiencing homelessness, October-April. Overnight hosts and breakfast hosts provide hospitality and a ministry of presence. If you are interested in volunteering with this ministry, please contact Patrick Barredo (pbarredo@stjames-cathedral.org, 206-382-4515).