Faith Formation | St. James Parish

Christian formation is the lifelong process of growing in our relationship with God, self, others, and all creation. It is an ongoing apprenticeship in Christian life, a lifelong venture that broadens and deepens our faith and knowledge. We call it formation, rather than education because our goal is not just to obtain information, but to be transformed into the image of Christ based on the truth we learn and experience.

At St. James, we seek to offer meaningful programs for every stage of life. Students of all ages learn Bible Stories, apply related Bible truths, and engage in age-appropriate discussion.

Below you'll find a list of all our current Faith Formation Opportunities for Adults and Youth.

Children's Ministries

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 3 to 5 years, and grades K through 5 use a Biblically-sound curriculum enhanced with art and music.

Weekly Sunday School classes t…

The mission of St. James Parish Youth Ministries is to create a safe environment where we respond to the spiritual, emotional, psychological, social and physical needs of 6th through 12th graders by providing programs, activities, worship and mission experiences where Jesus Christ will be known and served. Middle school classes include confirmation preparation and current event i…

Adult education classes use diversified formats and generally offer 2 to 3 options each Sunday, September through May. Special study courses include: Bible study groups, inquirers' class, Education for Ministry (a 4 – year course meeting once a week from September through May, exploring Old and New Testament scriptures, church history, and theology), book studies, movie discuss…

St. James has a group dedicated to Spiritual Growth. A close cousin of Faith Formation, the Spiritual Growth Commission focuses on how to best support the community's spiritual wellbeing and growth during the different seasons of the church. The Spiritual Growth Commission is responsible for offerings like, the Quarterly Forward Day-By-Day, the Lenten and Advent Calendars, the Sp…

NURSERY SERVICES ARE CURRENTLY ON HOLD DUE TO COVID-19

Mission

Our goal is to provide a secure and happy environment for children while they and their parents/guardians worship and participate in Christian Formation and other activities at St. James.

Location
The nursery is located in Perry Hall closest to Bacon House. See our map of Classroom Locations.

Hours of Operation
During…

Bishop's Visit 2021

The Rt. Rev'd Robert S. Skirving, Bishop of the Diocese of East Carolina will be at St. James Church on Sunday, May 2, to celebrate, preach, confirm and receive those who have been prepared for confirmation. With COVID restrictions there will not...

Youth Group

All 6th - 12th graders are encouraged to gather at Mt. Lebanon Chapel after the “Faith at 5" Service. If you cannot come to this worship experience, please join us at 6:00 pm for a Youth Group Gathering to learn more about how we will be...

Glory Ridge Mission Experience 2021

You're invited to join us on our Annual Glory Ridge Mission Trip - Work Camp - Service Project! We'll be gone from August 2nd, 2021 at August 2nd, departing at around 7:00 AM, to August 7th returning at around 5:00 p.m. The ultimate goal o...

Camp Kanuga: Light on the Path

You're invited to join us in-person for the 2021 Kanuga Christian Formation Gathering, June 14 - 17, Light on the Path: Navigating the challenges and joys of life, formation, and ministry. SEE THE KANUGA WEBSITE Register by M...

St. James Speaker Series: Dr. Winston B. Charles

Finding Deeper Ground: Living from the Spiritual Heart These past months have been extraordinary times of stress: the pandemic, the painful exposing of systemic racism revealing the need to grow in oneness, the severe weather events evide...

Walk In Love

Thursdays | 7:00 p.m. | Zoom Join a small group on Thursday evenings on Zoom as we look at take a journey through The Book of Common Prayer , the Christian life, and basic beliefs of our faith, guided by two Episcopal priests - Scott Gunn and...

Wednesday Bible Study- The Path

Wednesdays | 11:00 a.m. | Zoom Join us as we read through The Path. We’ll walk in the footsteps of faithful men and women who have done their best to follow God’s call. The Path is the story of the Bible, excerpted from the New Rev...

Wednesday Night: Women's group

NEW: Women's Group It's been too long since we have been able to catch up over dinner, after Faith Formation class or coffee hour! Are you ready to make new friends, build community, pray and encourage? All women (Age 21 and up) are invited to jo...

Confirmation Spring 2021

St. James is happy to announce that The Rt. Rev’d Robert Skirving, Bishop of the Diocese of East Carolina, will be at St. James on Sunday, May 2, 2021, to preach, celebrate the Holy Eucharist and administer the Sacrament of Confirmation. ...

Quiet Reflection at Mt. Lebanon Chapel

We hope you will join us on the first Saturday of each month, beginning April 3, for an hour of quiet reflection at Lebanon Chapel from 7:30-8:30 AM. All are welcome! Drop in for a few minutes on the way to the beach or stay for the hour to enjo...

Prayer Labyrinths

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...

Weekday Morning Prayer

Morning Prayer is live on Zoom! Use THIS LINK to tune in. Password 1729. We’d love to have you join us on weekday mornings at 8:00 am for Morning Prayer on our Zoom! Zoom is a video conferencing tool that allows us to hear and see one ...

Education for Ministry 2021

Education for (lay) Ministry Are you seeking to deepen and grow you faith? It is time to consider taking EfM or Education for Ministry offered by The University of the South, Sewanee, through trained mentors at St. James. A new night c...

People Computers Jesus Bible Study (PCJBS)

Good News! Our Youth Ministries Port City Java Bible Study is well connected. We're now People Computers Jesus Bible Study (PCJBS) We are "meeting" Wednesday Mornings online. If you're interested in participating, reach out to Cookie at [email protected]

Holy Land Pilgrimage 2020

October 5-16, 2020 - RESCHEDULED Please let us know if you are planning to travel with Cookie Cantwell on an amazing pilgrimage. Rooms are filling up at St. George’s in Jerusalem so we need to send our list in soon! Please contact Cook...

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