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

Worship

An important part of our heritage as Episcopalians is that our lives are centered around worship which engages the energies of the entire congregation, rather than a performance by the clergy. Therefore, full and deliberate participation by everyone is encouraged by singing hymns, psalms, and canticles; in reciting prayers together; and by joining together in the sacrament of Holy Eucharist. Central to our worship experience is the Book of Common Prayer, an excellent liturgical resource which contains prayers, psalms, service liturgies, and lectionaries, providing a strong base for Christian faith and worship.

Commission Contacts: Dawn Carter, [email protected], Todd Hinshaw, [email protected], Mary Lyons Rouse, [email protected], & The Rev. Phillip Craig, [email protected]

Mark Your Calendar

SJP: Holy Eucharist Rite I

January 19 @ 8:00 am

Come worship with us at St. James! Our 8:00 a.m. service follows the Rite I liturgy.

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SJP: Holy Eucharist Rite II

January 19 @ 10:15 am

Our 10:15 a.m. service offers Rite II liturgy and wonderful music presented by the St. James Choir.

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Holy Eucharist

January 22 @ 12:10 pm

Join us in the St. James Chapel for a Noonday Eucharist. Come partake in Holy Communion each Wednesday throughout the year.

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St. James Choir Rehearsal

January 23 @ 7:00 pm

All who are interested are warmly invited to join the St. James Choir for our weekly evening practice.

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Holy Eucharist

January 29 @ 12:10 pm

Join us in the St. James Chapel for a Noonday Eucharist. Come partake in Holy Communion each Wednesday throughout the year.

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Services

FALL SCHEDULE Sunday Following Labor Day through the Sunday Before Memorial Day Summer Services at St. James Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day (Summer Schedule) SPECIAL SCHEDULES Sunday after Labor …

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Live Stream Worship

Join us for online worship on Sunday mornings. Service starts at 10:15 a.m. EST If the below link is broken, please visit our YouTube Page or our Facebook Page to …

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Worship Ministries

An important part of our heritage as Episcopalians is that our lives are centered around worship which engages the energies of the entire congregation, rather than a performance by the …

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Music & Choirs

The musical heritage of the Episcopal Church is one of the world’s richest and most deeply spiritual musical traditions, and music is a central part of our liturgy at St. …

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Baptism

Baptisms at St. James Parish Baptism is a powerful, transformational moment for the entire faith community at which we welcome our newest members, vow to support them, and in so …

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Confirmation

Confirmation is the sacramental rite in which the candidates “express a mature commitment to Christ, and receive strength from the Holy Spirit through prayer and the laying on of hands …

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Weddings

Weddings at St. James Episcopal Church The occasion of a wedding is a sacred one, for it involves two people making a lifelong commitment before God and other witnesses. A …

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Funerals

For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor rulers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor anything else in …

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Advent at St. James

Advent is a time of joy and anticipation. Come join online and in-person opportunities to worship and engage with your St. James family. Please refer to the schedule below to …

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The Rev. C. Phillip Craig, Jr.

Rector
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The Rev. Joseph "Gray" Hodsdon

Associate Rector

The Rev. Dr. Bill Weisser

Interim Director of Music

The Rev. Dr. Bill Weisser

Interim Director of Music

Dr. William J. Weisser retired in 2011 as Minister of Music at Edenton St. United Methodist Church in Raleigh, NC where he had been responsible for seven singing choirs, three handbell choirs, three dance ensembles and instrumental ensembles with over 460 participants for over 35+ years. He was the Conductor and Artistic Director of the Capital Area Chorale, a mixed voice community choir for 11 years. He was an Adjunct Assistant Professor on the faculty of North Carolina State University where he directed the University Singers for 5 years; since retirement he served as Interim Director of Music at Centenary UMC in New Bern, NC 2011 – 2012.; as the Interim Music Minister at First UMC in Rocky Mount, NC 2012 – 2013; Interim Director of Music and Organist at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, Raleigh, NC, Organist at Hayes Barton UMC in Raleigh, NC, Interim Minister of Music at St. Paul UMC in Goldsboro, NC, Interim Director of Music and Organist at St Paul’s Episcopal Church in Wilmington and now serving as Interim Director of Music and Organist at St James Episcopal in Wilmington NC.

Dr. Weisser is a graduate of Westminster Choir College where he studied Organ with Theodore C. Herzel, Dr. George Markey and Dr. Donald McDonald; Conducting with Robert Simpson, Robert Carwithen and Arthur Sjogren; and Voice with Herbert Pate, Ramon Kyser and Arthur Sjogren. At Westminster he was a member of the world-famous Westminster Choir which toured Puerto Rico. He has done graduate work in Sacred Music at Indiana University under Dr. Oswald Ragatz. Dr. Weisser received a Doctor of Humanities degree from Methodist College in May, 1997. He was also ordained a Deacon in Full Connection in the United Methodist Church in June, 1997.

Dawn Carter

Worship Ministry Co-Chair

Sunday Services

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

Worship Opportunities

SJP: Holy Eucharist Rite I

January 19 @ 8:00 am

Come worship with us at St. James! Our 8:00 a.m. service follows the Rite I liturgy.

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SJP: Holy Eucharist Rite II

January 19 @ 10:15 am

Our 10:15 a.m. service offers Rite II liturgy and wonderful music presented by the St. James Choir.

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Holy Eucharist

January 22 @ 12:10 pm

Join us in the St. James Chapel for a Noonday Eucharist. Come partake in Holy Communion each Wednesday throughout the year.

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St. James Choir Rehearsal

January 23 @ 7:00 pm

All who are interested are warmly invited to join the St. James Choir for our weekly evening practice.

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Holy Eucharist

January 29 @ 12:10 pm

Join us in the St. James Chapel for a Noonday Eucharist. Come partake in Holy Communion each Wednesday throughout the year.

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Sermons

The Second Sunday after Christmas | St. James 2025

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The First Sunday after Christmas | St. James 2024

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Christmas Day | St. James 2024

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Christmas Eve | St. James 2024

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The Fourth Sunday of Advent | St. James 2024

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