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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Youth Ministry

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.

St. James Youth Ministries is looking forward to an amazing year as we worship, serve, learn and enjoy getting to know and understand who Jesus is in our lives and how we can serve Jesus more authentically. Our St. James Youth Ministries gathers in the St. James Youth Room for opportunities to learn, to serve and to enjoy getting to know one another and to learn more about our God. On Sunday mornings from 9:15 – 10:00 a.m., our 6th-12th graders are encouraged to meet in the St. James Youth Room for snacks, conversations, and insights.

Want to learn more about getting involved with our Youth? Reach out to Cookie Cantwell.

Glory Ridge Mission Experience 2024

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Silent Auction 2024

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Sunday Mornings with St. James Youth

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. The mission of St. James …

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Ignite: Sunday Nights with St. James Youth

Youth Group on Sunday Evenings beginning in September….”IGNITE!!” Ignite is not another program; it’s an invitation….. An invitation to embark on a transformative journey to discover the unique SPARK that …

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Youth Bible Study

During the school year, our youth participate in a regularly offered Bible study! If you’re interested in participating and have questions, reach out to Cookie at [email protected]!

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Youth Outreach

Want to know how you can get involved with our community and St. James Youth? Our young people have several outreach projects they participate in throughout the year beyond Glory …

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Events, Fundraisers, and More!

We have a very active group of young people at St. James! Take a look at what is going on.

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Happening

Happening is a Christian experience presented by teenagers, for teenagers with the help of clergy and lay adult leadership. It seeks to achieve this purpose by bringing young persons and …

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Glory Ridge

REGISTER NOW: GLORY RIDGE MISSION 2024: June 9-16th. THE ACORN From Jonathan Graves Every morning at Glory Ridge, we stand shoulder-to-shoulder atop the ridge, praying together before we set out …

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Cookie Cantwell

Youth Ministries Coordinator
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The Rev. C. Phillip Craig, Jr.

Rector
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Brandon Candler Tully

Vestry - Class of 2025, Liaison to the Buildings & Grounds Committee, the Outreach Commission, and Youth/Young Adult Committee