Prayer Labyrinths | St. James Parish

Walking a labyrinth is a form of meditation and prayer. It is a symbol of wholeness. It is a single path to the center, and a single path out. It is a metaphor for life’s journey to our own center and back again.

A traditional labyrinth is composed of a circle and a spiral around the heart of that circle. The image of a labyrinth is one of the oldest known man-man symbols which goes back thousands of years. It has been found on cave walls, clay tablets, coins, vases across cultures, and geography, and time.

St. James offers the opportunity to walk the labyrinth during certain seasons of the church.

Should you find yourself wishing to walk a labyrinth year-round, please check out some of these local, Wilmington-Area, Labyrinths.

New Hanover County Arboretum
6206 Oleander Drive
Wilmington, NC 28403
https://arboretum.nhcgov.com
Church of the Servant
4925 Oriole Drive
Wilmington, NC 28405
https://cosepiscopal.ecdio.org
Lower Cape Fear Hospice
1414 Physicians Dr,
Wilmington, NC 28401
https://www.lcfh.org

St. Philips Episcopal Church
205 East Moore St.
Southport, NC 28461
http://www.stphilipschurch.org
Harbor Way Gardens
Wrightsville Beach Municipal Complex
US-74
Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480

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Sermons

May 22 | Guest Speaker
The Sixth Sunday of Easter | St. James 2022
May 15 | Guest Speaker
Fifth Sunday of Easter | St. James 2022
May 8 | The Rev. C. Phillip Craig, Jr.
Fourth Sunday of Easter | St. James 2022
May 1 | Bishop Skirving
Third Sunday of Easter | St. James 2022
Apr 24 | The Rev. Cheryl Brainard
Second Sunday of Easter | St. James 2022

We extend a sincere welcome to you and we hope you will come and find your place at St. James. We have long been an active, working church with parishioners who play a vital role in parish ministries and community life. The range of St. James' ministries is as broad as the interests of its members.

Christian Formation for children endeavors to support and supplement the family's efforts to raise children as followers of Christ. Children's Formation includes Sunday classes as well as seasonal festivals and intergenerational events. Preschool ages 2 to 5 years, and grades 1 through 5 use a lectionary-based curriculum enhanced with art and music. Middle school classes include confirmation preparation and current event issues. Senior high classes engage in weekly Bible study from a young person's perspective.

Sunday Services

On Sunday, we will be offering the following services:

8:00 AM: Worship at St. James Parish- Holy Eucharist Rite I
8:30 AM: Worship at Mt. Lebanon Chapel- Holy Eucharist Rite II
9:30 AM: Worship at Mt. Lebanon Chapel- Holy Eucharist Rite II
10:30 AM: Worship at St. James Parish- Holy Eucharist Rite II & Online Worship

Wednesday Eucharist

Holy Eucharist Rite II - 12:10 p.m.

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St. James Parish occupies a full city block in downtown Wilmington, surrounded by Market St., 3rd Street, Dock Street, and 4th Street. Parking is available through the week and on Sundays on Market, 3rd, Dock and 4th Streets, adjacent to the church. Although the street parking is free, please note that on weekdays, parking on Market, 3rd and 4th Streets (other than the block of 4th Street behind the church property) is restricted to 2 hours, after which parking fines may be imposed by the City of Wilmington.

Maps & Directions

Membership at St. James, as with any other Episcopal parish, is governed by Canonical requirements of the Episcopal Church. It begins with the Sacrament of Holy Baptism, it continues with confirmation or reception by a bishop of the Episcopal Church, and it is maintained through a continuing commitment to the mission and ministries of the local parish.

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On behalf of the wardens and vestry of St. James Parish, we want to thank you for being a part of the Community of St. James. The contributions and the faithful ministries of all who served in various capacities across our parish have helped this parish to fulfill the mission and ministry to which we are called. Let us move Forward Together with Joy, Gratitude, and Generosity!

The St. James Parish Foundation was established in 2003 with the mission of supporting the needs of St. James Parish’s wonderful and historic church campus in perpetuity. The Foundation supports its mission by providing financial contributions to the Parish through targeted distributions for capital or specific campaign-related needs. Those contributions are through the assets that have been so generously donated to St. James Parish over the years by its’ congregation. You can easily donate online! Donate Online Here

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