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.

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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.

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.

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25 S. 3rd Street, Wilmington, NC 28401 • 910.763.1628

Christmas Pageant

We’re excited you and your children are interested in the annual Christmas pageant at St. James! This is a wonderful opportunity to come together as a community and celebrate the birth of Jesus. The pageant is open to children PreK (3 year old) through 5th grade. Rehearsals will begin in November during Sunday School with a performance on Sunday, December 22nd at the 10:15 service.

*Please complete individual registration forms if registering more than one child.

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Any questions, please contact:

Taber Stockstill-Tornes ([email protected])

Michelle Gray ([email protected])

Kathryn Barmore ([email protected])

Christmas Pageant Rehearsal Schedule

-Sunday, November 24- Deadline to submit your child’s name for participation

-Sunday, December 1 – 9:10 in Sunday School

-Sunday, December 8- 9:10 in Sunday School

-Sunday, December 15- 9:10 in Sunday School

Sunday, December 15 will be a Mandatory Dress Rehearsal after the 10:15 service. Children will be provided with lunch, receive costumes, and a run through of the pageant will happen!

-Christmas Pageant: Sunday, 12/22 @10:15am – Dressing and prep will occur during the 9:10 Sunday School hour. Please plan to be on time.

The Rev. C. Phillip Craig, Jr.

Rector
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The Rev. Joseph "Gray" Hodsdon

Associate Rector

Cookie Cantwell

Youth Ministries Coordinator
910-763-1628

Taber Stockstill-Tornes

Interim Children's Ministries Coordinator

Ansley Trask

St. James Day School Director

Erin Trask

Vestry - Class of 2025, Faith Formation Vestry Liaison

Faith Formation Opportunities

Children’s Ministries: Sunday School

February 2 @ 9:10 am

Our goal at St. James Parish for Children’s Ministries is to create age-appropriate ways to express faith. Let’s support that goal and have a wonderful year in Children’s Ministries at St. James!

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Youth, Faith, & Friends

February 2 @ 9:10 am

Middle and High School Youth are invited to join us on the Youth Hall for a Sunday morning full of faith, friends, and youth driven discussion.

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Children’s Ministries: Sunday School

February 9 @ 9:10 am

Our goal at St. James Parish for Children’s Ministries is to create age-appropriate ways to express faith. Let’s support that goal and have a wonderful year in Children’s Ministries at St. James!

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Youth, Faith, & Friends

February 9 @ 9:10 am

Middle and High School Youth are invited to join us on the Youth Hall for a Sunday morning full of faith, friends, and youth driven discussion.

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Children’s Ministries: Sunday School

February 16 @ 9:10 am

Our goal at St. James Parish for Children’s Ministries is to create age-appropriate ways to express faith. Let’s support that goal and have a wonderful year in Children’s Ministries at St. James!

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