St. James Foundation Update | St. James Parish

As we officially move to the back half of the year, we want to send many thanks to all who have given generously to the St. James Foundation. To date, we have received $78,020 in 2023 gifts, which directly support parish needs.

The Foundation oversees more than $4 million in assets. Historically, up to 4% of the assets are distributed to the Vestry for campus expenses such as the repair and replacement of the church roof, storm restoration, structural repairs, and operational needs.

We welcome all parishioners to contribute to the Foundation as part of your annual giving. Gifts to the Foundation are long-term investments, or perpetual pledges, that impact the financial health of our church and help ensure our church mission continues for generations to come.

The Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization and gifts can be made to the Foundation either through cash donations or through estate planning. To discuss making a gift to the Foundation, please contact a Foundation Director or Maria Hollopeter, Financial Administrator, at [email protected].

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St. James Foundation Board Members

Claire Parker

St. James Foundation Board, President

Ryal Tayloe

St. James Foundation Board, Vice President

Vance Young

St. James Foundation Board Treasurer

Lizzie Hartman

St. James Foundation Board Secretary

Pam Potter

St. James Foundation Board Member

Betsy Williams Stanfield

St. James Foundation Board Member

David Brownlow

Men on a Mission, St. James Foundation Board Member

Jennifer Chiavetta

St. James Foundation Board Member

Ben Currin

St. James Foundation Board Member

Allen Trask, III

St. James Foundation Board Member, Stewardship Committee Co-Chair 2023-2024

Rachel Colonna

Vestry Class of 2024 - Junior Warden

Todd Hinshaw

Vestry - Class of 2026, Liaison to the St. James Foundation Board

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
9:10 AM: Faith Formation & Sunday School Hour
10:15 AM: Worship at St. James Parish- Holy Eucharist Rite II

Wednesday Eucharist

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

Click here for service descriptions and more info

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. To give a gift now, click the button below. To pledge, please login to Realm and follow the instructions in this video. Let us move Forward Together with Joy, Gratitude, and Generosity!

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

Learn more about the St. James Foundation

Access your giving history and discover your St. James Parish community. Visit our Realm Help Page or contact our financial administrator, Maria Hollopeter, if you have any questions.