Letters from Leadership and Clergy
These days, updates come quickly. To help you keep up with all of the information shared, we have created a one-stop page for all of our letters from leaders and clergy.
Vestry Corner ~ January 2025
A Season of New Beginnings Dear Parishioners, As we step into the promising year of 2025, we are filled with joy and gratitude to have so many of ourbeloved family …
From the Rector ~ January 2025
My times are in your hands. Psalm 31:15 Dear St. James Parish Family, Happy 2025! The transition to a new year always offers an important moment to reflect on God’sfaithfulness …
Vestry Corner ~ December 2024
“Send us now into the world in peace, and grant us strength and courage to love and serve you with gladness and singleness of heart, through Christ our Lord. Amen” …
From the Rector ~ December 2024
The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not overcome it. John 1:5 Dear St. James Family, The season of Advent is upon us, with the remarkable invitation …
From the Rector ~ November 2024
‘“I will proclaim your name to my brothers and sisters, in the midst of the congregation I will praise you.” Hebrews 2:12 Dear St. James Parish Family, November’s arrival always …
A Message from the Music Director Search Committee
The search for a new St. James Director of Music is officially underway! The search committee for our next music director has been selected and the members are as follows: *Bishop …
FROM THE RECTOR – Stewardship 2025
“The Lord has done great things for us, and we are filled with joy” Psalm 126:4 Dear St. James Parish Family, As I reflect upon these beautiful and timely words …
Vestry Corner ~ November 2024
At the Vestry’s August Retreat, we spent time discussing our “dreams” for St. James Parish. While the ideas were numerous and varied, they ultimately focused on a couple of areas. …
From the Rector ~ October 2024
‘Truly I tell you, just as you did it to one of the least of these who are members of my family, you did it to me.’ Matthew 25:40 Dear …
From the Rector: Hurricane Recovery
Dear St. James Parish Family, We are all shocked and saddened by the immense damage brought about by Hurricane Helene, and the ensuing grief and pain for so many families …
Vestry Corner ~ October 2024
We are thankful October is here and our church programs are in full swing. At this point, you should feel plugged into a Sunday Faith Formation group, but if you …
From the Rector – September 2024
A September update from The Rev. Phillip Craig, Jr. of St. James Episcopal Church Wilmington.
Welcoming our Interim Director of Music
Dear Parish Family, I write to share with you that Dr. William (Bill) Weisser has accepted my invitation to serve as Interim Director of Music at St. James Parish. Bill …
Vestry Corner ~ June & July
“Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.” Mathew 25: 40. All of us are …
Refurbishing the Great Hall Kitchen
There is truly something special about how fellowship centers around the breaking of bread. Our parish family has shared many wonderful meals together. We are blessed to have two kitchens …
Fraudulent Email Communication from Scammers
Dear Parishioners, If you receive an email that appears to be from the Bishop, or a member of our clergy, asking you to take some kind of unusual action – …
Phishing 101
As we know, there are some dishonest people in this world and they have decided to target churches for email scams. These scams are typically done in a format called …