Search Committee Letters | St. James Parish

Below you'll find a collection of the communications sent to our Church Family on behalf of the St. James Parish Rector Search Committee.

An Update from the Search Committee: January 3, 2021

An Update from the Search Committee: January 3, 2021

St. James Rector Search Committee Co-Chair Claude Bridger gave an update on our search for a new Rector on Sunday, January 3, 2021. CLICK the image below to view the replay.

An Update from the Search Committee: October 4, 2020

An Update from the Search Committee: October 4, 2020

On Sunday, October 4, 2020, Rector Search Committee Co-Chair Claude Bridger took a moment to share some updates with our parish during the services. Just in case you missed it, here is a brief recap of what was shared. ...

St. James Rector Search Update- September 4, 2020

St. James Rector Search Update- September 4, 2020

What we’re doing. What we’re learning. How God is leading us. In the gospel for the first Sunday in August, we hear about how Jesus fed the five thousand with five loaves and two fish. It’s a miracle story. It&rsq...

Vestry Update- Strategic Plan

Vestry Update- Strategic Plan

Click the image above to view the message from our Strategic Planning Committee. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE STRATEGIC PLAN

Search Committee Letter - 2020-06-03

Search Committee Letter - 2020-06-03

To Our Parish Family, The search for a new rector is underway. A major aspect of the work of the Rector Search Committee is to create a parish profile. We are about to begin a two-step process that will help us describe our church to potential...

Rector Search Committee Interview

Rector Search Committee Interview

An interview with rector search committee co-chair Reid Murchsion

Search Committee Letter - 2020-05-13

Search Committee Letter - 2020-05-13

To Our Parish Family, The Search Committee for St. James’ next rector has begun its work, holding weekly meetings via Zoom. As a committee, we have agreed to some basic guiding principles. First, our work will be grounded in Scripture and ...

St. James Rector Search Committee Introduction Letter

St. James Rector Search Committee Introduction Letter

To Our Parish Family, The Search Committee for St. James’ next rector has begun its work, holding weekly meetings via Zoom. As a committee, we have agreed to some basic guiding principles. First, our work will be grounded in Scriptu...

Sermons

Jan 17 | The Rev. Chris Hamby
Second Sunday After the Epiphany Year B
Jan 10 | The Rev. Michael Singer
First Sunday After the Epiphany Year B
Jan 3 | The Rev. Michael Singer
Second Sunday of Christmas Year B
Dec 27 | The Rev. Pierce Klemmt
First Sunday of Christmas Year B
Dec 20 | The Rev. Cheryl Brainard
Fourth Sunday of Advent Year B

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
Holy Eucharist Rite II - 9:30 a.m. - Outdoor Service at Mt. Lebanon Chapel - Please bring your own chair and mask.

Holy Eucharist Rite II - 10:30 a.m. - Outdoor Service at Mt. Lebanon Chapel - Please bring your own chair and mask.

Winter Worship at 4 - 4:00 p.m. - A special service dedicated to ways of worship and a focus on our young people. All are encouraged to come and fellowship with us.

Wednesday Eucharist

Holy Eucharist Rite II - 12:10 p.m. - Currently on hold due to COVID-19

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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.

Thank you for supporting the mission and ministry of St. James Parish! For more information see our give page.

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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. This year, with the challenges and opportunities at this time of transition, we are asking you to seriously consider committing to a pledge for 2021 so that we can more effectively plan the parish budget and the programs for 2021. #nothingcanseparateus

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. The St. James Foundation is essential to the vitality, growth, stability and success of our parish. Its grants support the mission of the Parish, consistent with priorities established by the Vestry and the Rector.

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Access your giving history and discover your St. James Parish community. Contact our Financial Administrator, Maria Hollopeter if you have any questions.