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Services at St. James

8:00 a.m. Worship: We gather for Holy Eucharist, led by a traditional Rite I liturgy. This quiet service does not include music.

9:00 a.m. Worship: We gather for a more informal Holy Eucharist, guided by Rite II liturgy. The music reflects varied styles, a shorter sermon and special opportunity for young people (children and youth) to participate as leaders in worship.

11:15 a.m. Worship: We gather for Holy Eucharist, Rite II, a more formal and traditional style of worship with the ministry of our fine choir to lead us.

Second Sunday in May through Labor Day (Summer Schedule)

8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite I at St. James Parish
8:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite II at Mt. Lebanon Chapel
9:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite II at Mt. Lebanon Chapel
10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite II at St. James Parish

Sunday after Labor Day

8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite I
10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite II

Sunday after Thanksgiving

8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite I
10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite II

Christmas Eve

4:00 p.m. Holy Eucharist Rite II
6:00 p.m. Holy Eucharist Rite II
10:30 p.m. Holy Eucharist Rite II

Christmas Day

10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite II

Sunday after Christmas

8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite I
10:30 a.m. Christmas Lessons & Carols

Ash Wednesday

12:00 p.m. Imposition of Ashes
7:00 p.m. Imposition of Ashes

Palm Sunday

8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite I
9:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite II
11:15 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite II

Holy Week

Monday - Thursday 12:10 p.m. Holy Eucharist Rite II
Maundy Thursday 7:00 p.m. Holy Eucharist Rite II
Good Friday Liturgy 12:10 p.m.

Easter

8:00 p.m. The Great Vigil of Easter on Saturday at Mt. Lebanon Chapel
6:30 a.m. Tower Prayer Service on Sunday
8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite I
9:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite II
11:15 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite II

First Sunday in May - Confirmation Sunday

8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite I
10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite II

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Sermons

Jun 28 | The Rev. Chris Hamby
Fourth Sunday After Pentecost Proper 8A
Jun 21 | The Rev. Cheryl Brainard
Third Sunday After Pentecost Proper 7A
Jun 14 | The Rev. Pierce Klemmt
Second Sunday After Pentecost Proper 6A
Jun 7 | The Rev. Jay Sidebotham
Trinity Sunday Year A
May 31 | The Rev. Chris Hamby
Pentecost Year A

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
Holy Eucharist Rite I - 8:00 a.m. - This quiet service does not include music.

Holy Eucharist Rite II - 9:00 a.m. - The music reflects varied styles and special opportunity for children and youth to participate as leaders in worship.

Holy Eucharist Rite II - 11:15 a.m. - A more formal and traditional style of worship with the ministry of our fine choir to lead us.

Wednesday Eucharist

Holy Eucharist Rite II - 12:10 p.m. - We gather for worship in the chapel usually celebrating the life of a Saint.

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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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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. This year, with the challenges and opportunities at this time of transition, we are asking you to seriously consider committing to a pledge for 2020 so that we can more effectively plan the parish budget and the programs for 2020.

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. The St. James Foundation is essential to the vitality, growth, stability and success of our parish. Its grants support the mission of the Parish, consistent with priorities established by the Vestry and the Rector.

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