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Mt. Lebanon Chapel

Mt. Lebanon Chapel welcomes all who would worship here. We urge all who enter to spend a moment of quiet surrounded by the peace of God which passeth all understanding.

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Happening at Mt. Lebanon Chapel

Blessing of the Animals

Blessing of the Animals

04Oct
Wednesday, Oct 04, 2023, 5:45 PM
All are invited to bring your non-human family members to our Annual Blessing of the Animals on Tuesday, October 4 at Mt. Lebanon Chapel from 5:30 - 6:15 p.m. We’ll celebrate the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi by blessing our furry, feathered, ...
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Quiet Reflection at Mt. Lebanon Chapel

Quiet Reflection at Mt. Lebanon Chapel

07Oct
Saturday, Oct 07, 2023, 7:30 AM
QUIET REFLECTION AT LEBANON CHAPEL – WHAT? WHEN? WHY? Our lives, our communities, our world is noisy. We are bombarded all day long with much that asks for our attention. There is little space to slow down, be quiet, rest our spirits. Just a...
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HISTORY

In the early 1830s, Dr. Thomas Henry Wright conceived the idea to build Mt. Lebanon Chapel. The chapel was to serve those members of St. James who lived in the vicinity of the Greenville, Wrightsville, Masonboro and Middle Sounds, and those who vacationed in the area during the summer months. Dr. Wright paid for the construction of the chapel, with the exception of a few contributions from other members of St. James Parish.

The chapel was completed in 1835. The land was part of a 320-acre tract known as "Mount Lebanon," named for the surrounding cedar trees that recalled the Biblical "Cedars of Lebanon." Dr. Wright decided to give the chapel to St. James Parish. However, he died without having deeded the building and its surrounding acreage. The property passed to his son, Adam Empie Wright. Adam also died without formally passing the title to St. James Parish. Not until 1875 was the property deeded to St. James Parish by his son's guardian, Mrs. Marion Potter for the sum of one dollar, as per the intent of Dr. Thomas Wright.

Airlie Gardens, a 155-acre tract that included much of the Mount Lebanon estate was owned, conceived, and developed by Sarah Green (Mrs. Pembroke) Jones. When she bought the land from the Wright family, she named her new acquisition "Airlie" after her husband's ancestral home in Scotland. Her husband owned Pembroke Park (now Landfall), and as long as he lived, services were held at Lebanon Chapel. After Pembroke Jones' death, his widow helped finance the building of St. Andrew's on-the-Sound in 1923. It was at this time that the little chapel was abandoned.

In 1972, the Rev. Herbert L. Aman approached the Rt. Rev. Thomas H. Wright, Bishop of East Carolina (and great-great-grandson of the original owner of the property now known as Airlie Gardens), to see what could be done with Lebanon Chapel since vandals had nearly destroyed the property. The mutual feeling was that it should be restored as a living monument to the past, an inspiration for those yet to come, and above all, to the Glory of God. Work began in 1973, and services were conducted by the clergy of St. Andrew's On-the-Sound in the summer of 1974.

The year 2000 began a new chapter for St. James as its clergy and laity participated in summer worship at Lebanon Chapel for the first time in 70 years.

Mt. Lebanon Chapel is now used for summer services and for special services throughout the year.

Chapel Availability

The Chapel is used for St. James Parish summer services and for special events and services throughout the year. It is available for lease for Episcopalian and other denominations. Please contact the St. James Church office for more information.

For more information please contact 910-763-1628.

Getting to Lebanon Chapel

Mt. Lebanon Chapel
814 Airlie Rd.

Take Oleander Drive East (Rt. 76) over Bradley Creek to Airlie Drive.
Turn Right on Airlie Drive and go past the entrance to Airlie Gardens.
Take the next right to the grounds of Mt. Lebanon Chapel.

All Saints Memorial Garden at Mt Lebanon Chapel

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Upcoming Events

​“Telling Your Story” through Guided Autobiography
Wednesday, Sep 27, 2023, 9:00 AM
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​Wednesday Bible Study: Hebrews for Everyone
Wednesday, Sep 27, 2023, 11:00 AM
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Wednesday Eucharist
Wednesday, Sep 27, 2023, 12:10 PM
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Episcoposse Women's Group
Wednesday, Sep 27, 2023, 7:00 PM
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Weekday Morning Prayer
Thursday, Sep 28, 2023, 8:00 AM
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SJDS: Parents' Coffee on the Lawn
Thursday, Sep 28, 2023, 8:45 AM
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Men on a Mission: Serving at Good Shepherd Center
Thursday, Sep 28, 2023, 4:30 PM
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Sermons

  • Sep 24 | The Rev. Joseph "Gray" Hodsdon
    The Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost | St. James 2023
  • Sep 17 | Guest Speaker
    The Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost | St. James 2023
  • Sep 10 | The Rev. C. Phillip Craig, Jr.
    The Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost | St. James 2023
  • Sep 3 | Jay Sidebotham
    The Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost | St. James 2023
  • Sep 3 | The Rev. Joseph "Gray" Hodsdon
    Lebanon Chapel: The Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost | St. James 2023

St. James Parish
25 S. Third Street
Wilmington, NC 28401

Phone: 910.763.1628

OFFICE HOURS
8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Thursday;
8:30 am to 1:30 pm on Friday.

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ST. JAMES PARISH

St. James Mission Statement: To welcome all to grow in love of God and neighbor.

St. James Vision Statement: To build community through ministries that strengthen our faith.

  • 8:00 AM: Worship at St. James Parish- Holy Eucharist Rite I
  • 10:15 AM: Worship at St. James Parish- Holy Eucharist Rite II & Online Worship

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Sundays at St. James

  • 8:00 AM: Worship at St. James Parish- Holy Eucharist Rite I
  • 10:15 AM: Worship at St. James Parish- Holy Eucharist Rite II & Online Worship

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St. James Parish
25 S. 3rd Street
Wilmington, NC 28401

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910.763.1628

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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