Parish Life | St. James Parish

St. James Episcopal Church has gotten creative with Parish Life opportunities over the last couple of years. We offer in-person, online, and even hybrid opportunities to connect. We invite you to come and see! We've made a commitment to maintaining our connection while fostering our relationship with our neighbors and with God.

Announcements

Keep up with everything that's going on at St. James Parish!

You can find our MONTHLY GRAPEVINE PRINTABLE & SERVICE BULLETINS HERE.

Get a full rundown with our MOST RECENT EDITION OF THE GRAPEVINE EMAIL.

Submit to our parish publications by emailing [email protected].

Submit a request to use a room on the parish grounds by CLICKING HERE.

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Get to know other young adults and young families at St. James Parish through the Bread Breakers! In Non-Pandemic times, this group has regular monthly meet-ups with child care included! Activities vary from dining out, to potlucks, to volunteering at the Good Shepherd Center. Keep an eye on this page for upcoming opportunities!

Episcopal Church Women

From the National Episcopal Church Women website: "Since 1871, the National Episcopal Church Women, ECW, have championed women’s rights and the Christian foundation of God and family. They are an affiliate of the Episcopal Church and celebrate that Episcopalians believe in a loving, liberating, and life-giving God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

Their women’s ministry and chi…

All are welcome! We invite you to get to know the St. James community. There are several ways to get started if you are new to St. James Episcopal Church.

Check out our Newcomer Orientation (details coming soon!)
Look for Newcomer Events on our Calendar
Schedule a time for a campus tour by reaching out to our Parish Coordinator.
Request a Welcome Packet!

Men On A Mission

Men on a Mission, affectionately known as "MoM," is a group of St. James men who want to be part of a group with a focus on Fellowship and Ministry at St. James and throughout the community. We currently have over 80 men as official members of Men on a Mission. If you would like more information and get email updates about future Men on a Mission fellowship and ministry use the f…

Get to know the St. James Greeter Ministry!

CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP AS A GREETER

Parish Events

There's always something happening at St. James Parish. Keep an eye on our calendar for upcoming events for all ages.

If you would like to host an event on the Downtown Campus or at Mt. Lebanon Chapel, please complete our ONLINE FORM or reach out to Facilities Administrator, Bill McKenzie at [email protected].

Bible Studies & Small Groups

Find a small group that speaks to you with one of our many Bible Studies, Classes, Meet-ups, and more. If you’re new to St. James and interested in quickly expanding your community, you’ll want to attend one to see what it’s all about.

Online Community

Connect with us online! A great way to engage with the St. James family is through our social media. Find us on:

Facebook - @stjamesp
Instagram - @stjamesparish
YouTube - St. James Parish

We invite everyone to share with us using the #sjpwilmington, #sjpmomentofjoy, and #sjdswilmington for the Day School!

Get to know the St. James Parish Community. We have several ways …

Save the Date: St. James Orientation is Coming!

St. James Orientation, “SJO,” beginning Tuesday, October 25, 2022. This three-part series provides a comprehensive look at our church. Session 1 - Learn your way around the St. James campus and listen to the history of the Church Sess...

Around the Parish: Meet the Choir

We see and hear the St. James Choir each week, and we might know the faces. With the July Grapevine, we begin to introduce the members of the choir, beginning with those who have served longest, and who share what it’s like to lift our praises...

Around the Parish: A Wes' Eye View

Our Facilities Manager, Wes Clewis, certainly has a lot to do with keeping our beautiful campuses worship ready! Wes has taken on some special projects this summer and we want to take a moment to share with you someof the things that are happenin...

GLORY RIDGE MISSION EXPERIENCE 2022

What is “Glory Ridge” and why is it so meaningful to so many people? GREAT QUESTION! “Glory Ridge” is a place in the mountains near Marshall, NC “where a Carpenter mends broken hearts.” Its natural beauty is enhanced by the people who...

Men on a Mission: BBQ on the ICW!

Mark your calendars for August 28th! All men of St. James and their male guests ages 21+ are invited to join the St. James Men on a Mission under beautiful live oaks along the Intracoastal Waterway hosted by Jack and Mary Clark ...

Wes Clewis Accepts Award from Historical Society

This May, our fabulous Facilities Manager, Wes Clewis, received some well-deserved recognition from The Historic Wilmington Foundation. Wes accepted the 2022 Preservation Award on behalf of St. James Parish. We thank Wes for all of his hard work...

Lemonades at Mt. Lebanon

As we get ready to open Mt. Lebanon Chapel for the summer, you're invited to share in the ministry of cookies and lemonade! Each Sunday while we worship at Mt. Lebanon Chapel, we're looking for parishioners to sign up to provide and serve lemonad...

Episco-posse Women's group

1st and 3rd Wednesdays | 8:15 p.m. | Zoom Join us as we study together using the She Reads Truth app! Contact Leslie Jarrett ( [email protected] ) or Michelle Gray (michelle. [email protected] ) if you have any questions! Make plans to...

Greeter Ministry Honors the Parkers

Fostering a true spirit of welcome is something all churches strive for. If anyone wants to know what is expected of the congregation, look no further than to what Ann and John Parker have been doing in our sanctuary for decades. As we rebuild ou...

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