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Spiritual Growth Commission

St. James has a group dedicated to Spiritual Growth. A close cousin of Faith Formation, the Spiritual Growth Commission focuses on how to best support the community's spiritual wellbeing and growth during the different seasons of the church. The Spiritual Growth Commission is responsible for offerings like, the Quarterly Forward Day-By-Day, the Lenten and Advent Calendars, the Spiritual Growth Moment Articles in the Grapevine and Weekly publications, and they assist with programs throughout the year.

If you would like to get involved, please reach out Spiritual Growth Commission Chair Tom Dodson at [email protected].


Morning Prayer

Morning Prayer is live on Zoom! Use THIS LINK to tune in. Password 1729.

We'd love to have you join us on weekday mornings at 8:00 am for Morning Prayer on our Zoom! Join us for a time of prayer, fellowship and a little bit of music.

Below are some resources for next week's Morning Prayer and the Zoom Link to log in. Follow the link at 8:00 a.m. on weekdays to participate.

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Morning Prayer: Ash Wednesday

Morning Prayer: Ash Wednesday

February 22nd is Ash Wednesday and you're invited to join us on Zoom for a special edition of Morning Prayer at 8:00 a.m. Please note, we will not be using ashes for this service. Morning Prayer is live on Zoom! Use THIS LINK to tune in. Passw...
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Morning Prayer: Shrove Tues

Morning Prayer: Shrove Tues

Join us for a special edition of Morning Prayer as we gather to celebrate Shrove Tuesday! Daily Morning Prayer is live on Zoom! Use THIS LINK to tune in. Password 1729. We’d love to have you join us each weekday morning at 8:00 am for Morni...
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Spiritual Growth Moment ~ April, 2022

Spiritual Growth Moment ~ April, 2022

by David Dougherty I envy anyone who has experienced a spiritual journey. I have not. For as long as I can remember, I have believed in God, in Jesus Christ, and in salvation by grace. I have never wandered, let alone journeyed, from that fundam...
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Spiritual Growth Moment ~ December 2, 2021

Spiritual Growth Moment ~ December 2, 2021

by Rachel Pace One of my great joys and spiritual delights is bringing my grandson to church at Mt. Lebanon Chapel for the 9:30 service. When we have picked him up from his house, he sometimes resists going. (Some Sundays, I too would rathe...
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Spiritual Growth Moment ~ October 31, 2021

Spiritual Growth Moment ~ October 31, 2021

A REFLECTION by Watson Barnes In reflecting on my life in the Episcopal Church and the journey it has taken me on, I have thousands of memories. These memories are usually defined by the sensations they created for me, and how they have cont...
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Spiritual Growth Moment ~ October 5, 2021

Spiritual Growth Moment ~ October 5, 2021

by Rachel Colonna I was fortunate enough to say my spiritual growth started as a young child. The early memories of Sunday School, the opportunity to put the quarter or $1 bill in the offering plate, the watching of my parents say blessings an...
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Spiritual Growth Moment ~ September 25, 2021

Spiritual Growth Moment ~ September 25, 2021

b y Lindsey Gregg As kids, many of us were taught the sweet, simple hymn, “This Little Light of Mine.” There aren’t many things more precious and heartwarming than listening to a child sing about God’s love for us. The words and the...
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Spiritual Growth Moment ~ September, 1st, 2021

Spiritual Growth Moment ~ September, 1st, 2021

by Greg Richardson In my youth, my Mom would often send me out the door with the admonishment to “Remember who you are”. While at that time this advise did not always resonate each time, the phrase always stuck with me. When th...
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Spiritual Growth Moment ~ August 15th, 2021

Spiritual Growth Moment ~ August 15th, 2021

by Kay Dougherty Not every daughter-in-law is as fortunate as I was. David’s parents were two of the most caring and loving people I have ever known, especially in their support of me. So, it is not surprising that my relationship with...
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Spiritual Growth Moment ~ August 8th, 2021

Spiritual Growth Moment ~ August 8th, 2021

HOME IN CHRIST by Sarah Thomas Whenever you go out of town for a long trip or vacation and leave our house locked up, you realize just how much it means to you. We recently went on vacation to Asheville and after about a week away, comi...
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Spiritual Growth Moment ~ August 1st, 2021

Spiritual Growth Moment ~ August 1st, 2021

The Book of Common Prayer by Erin Becker I grew up in the Presbyterian church, with a hint of Southern Baptist thrown in thanks to my family’s monthly visits to stay with our grandparents growing up. As I grew up and saw more of the world, ...
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Spiritual Growth Moment ~ July 18, 2021

Spiritual Growth Moment ~ July 18, 2021

by Florence Ellen Cowden I have a new favorite song. It has been around a few years but I recently discovered it and find myself playing it on repeat. The melody and the message are so meaningful. The title is “Even If” by a cont...
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“LIGHT ON THE PATH”:  A KANUGA GATHERING

“LIGHT ON THE PATH”: A KANUGA GATHERING

CHRISTIAN FORMATION JUNE 2021 by Cookie Cantwell For many months COVID-19 forced people on unfamiliar pathways & kept many of us apart from one another. It was a time that raised many questions and caused us to ponder and wonder about our li...
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Spiritual Growth Moment ~ July 4th, 2021

Spiritual Growth Moment ~ July 4th, 2021

by Nancy Keller It was the end of October and we were bringing Halcyon back to Wrightsville after having sailed on the Neuse River. We had beautiful weather, with clear Carolina skies and dolphins accompanying us through Adams Creek. We mo...
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A Story of Community

A Story of Community

by Martha Bachman In the late 1990s, Gus and I were living in Essex Fells, NJ. He ran a Champion International Paper milk and juice carton plant in Morristown, NJ and I was a commercial insurance broker in Montclair, NJ. We could walk to ou...
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Spiritual Growth Moment ~ June 20, 2021 ~ God is in control

Spiritual Growth Moment ~ June 20, 2021 ~ God is in control

by Gail Smith This last year was a tough one for everyone. There was the pandemic, coupled with the usual challenges that befall us, adding up to an unusually stressful time we will not soon forget. Sometimes it felt like the world was spinnin...
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Spiritual Growth Moment ~ June 20, 2021 ~ A year of reset.

Spiritual Growth Moment ~ June 20, 2021 ~ A year of reset.

by Hayden Kirby The year of the great reset. From both a personal and professional standpoint, this year brought significant new stressors and anxiety. If I flip the narrative and try to take a “glass half full” perspective on the adjustm...
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Cookie Cantwell
Youth Ministries Coordinator
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Ansley Trask
Children's Ministries Coordinator & Day School Director
The Rev. Cheryl Brainard
Associate Rector
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Mandy Hackler
Faith Formation Ministry Co-Chair
Erin Trask
Vestry - Class of 2025, Faith Formation Vestry Liaison

Cookie Cantwell

Youth Ministries Coordinator
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Cookie Cantwell first came to St. James as a Youth Ministries Consultant. This position morphed into a full-time Youth Ministries Coordinator staff position, where the focus continues to be on building authentic relationships with Jesus Christ among the young people within the Parish and throughout the world. Through fun, friendships, Bible studies, service projects, mission experiences, music, and worship, young people and the adults who accompany them on their journey of faith strive to provide meaningful opportunities to grow spiritually within a Christian community. In addition to enjoying her ministry among our youth, Cookie also enjoys her family, Happening, Province IV Youth Ministries, hiking, kayaking, needlepoint and reading.

Ansley Trask

Children's Ministries Coordinator & Day School Director

The Rev. Cheryl Brainard

Associate Rector
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Cheryl Brainard came to St James to complete an internship for Holy Orders to the priesthood in 2018. After ordination to the priesthood, Cheryl remained on staff as an associate rector. She attended Furman University and worked as a flight attendant for 20 years prior to attending seminary at Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, CA. Since seminary, she has served as a hospital chaplain and continues to hold a part-time position at Novant Health Care where she works with our local community. Her areas of focus at St James are Congregational Care and Faith Formation. She loves music and enjoys playing the piano, sewing, and boating. Cheryl is married to Don and as a blended family, they have 3 children and 4 grandchildren.

Mandy Hackler

Faith Formation Ministry Co-Chair

Erin Trask

Vestry - Class of 2025, Faith Formation Vestry Liaison
Spiritual Growth Commission Morning Prayer

Faith Formation Opportunities

Disciples' Class & Faith Discussions: Serving Our Young Neighbors: The Communities In Schools Program
Sunday, Feb 05, 2023, 10:10 AM
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Children's Ministries: Sunday School
Sunday, Feb 05, 2023, 10:10 AM
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Jubi-latte Roundtable Discussion
Sunday, Feb 05, 2023, 10:10 AM
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Starbucks High School Bible Study
Wednesday, Feb 08, 2023, 7:00 AM
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Wednesday Bible Study: Epiphany Edition
Wednesday, Feb 08, 2023, 11:00 AM
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Sunday, 2/5 at 8:00 AM
Holy Eucharist Rite I
Sunday, 2/5 at 8:30 AM
Family Breakfast
Sunday, 2/5 at 9:00 AM
Holy Eucharist Rite II
Sunday, 2/5 at 10:10 AM
Faith Formation/Sunday School Hour
Sunday, 2/5 at 11:15 AM
Holy Eucharist Rite II
Monday, 2/6 at 8:00 AM
Weekday Morning Prayer on ZOOM
Monday, 2/6 at 5:00 PM
Living Well in the Midst of Grief
Monday, 2/6 at 7:00 PM
Fellowship A.A.

Holy Eucharist Rite I

Sunday, February 5, 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Family Breakfast

Sunday, February 5, 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM

Come join the St. James family for breakfast in the Great Hall!

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Holy Eucharist Rite II

Sunday, February 5, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Faith Formation/Sunday School Hour

Sunday, February 5, 10:10 AM - 11:10 AM

Come experience Faith Formation for all ages!

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Holy Eucharist Rite II

Sunday, February 5, 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM

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Weekday Morning Prayer on ZOOM

Monday, February 6, 8:00 AM - 8:30 AM

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Morning Prayer is live on Zoom! Use THIS LINK to tune in. Password 1729.

We’d love to have you join us on weekday mornings at 8:00 am for Morning Prayer on our Zoom! Zoom is a video conferencing tool that allows us to hear and see one another.

Below are some resources for next week's Morning Prayer and the Zoom Link to long in. Follow the link at 8:00 a.m. on weekdays to participate.

  • Use this link to find this week’s readings for Morning Prayer

New to using Zoom? That's okay! Chris put together a wonderful tutorial page. CLICK HERE to see the tutorials.

Don't worry if you missed morning prayer! You can always catch our replays on OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL.



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Living Well in the Midst of Grief

Monday, February 6, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

1st and 3rd Mondays | 5:00-6:00 PM | Graham Parlor or via Zoom

When someone you love dies, you experience grief in a number of ways and one size does not fit all. The way we react to and process grief depends on the relationship, manner of death, if and how you were able to say goodbye, your beliefs, your background, and your personality.

We also grieve many things other than death and we want to acknowledge this also. There is grief that comes from loss of a health, loss of a job, sending a child off to school, losses that come from divorce, to mention a few.

Please reach out to the Rev. Cheryl Brainard at [email protected] for more information.

To join us via Zoom: CLICK HERE


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Fellowship A.A.

Monday, February 6, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Wes Clewis Facilities Manager 910-859-0420

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St. James Parish
25 S. Third Street
Wilmington, NC 28401

Phone: 910.763.1628

CHURCH OFFICE HOURS
8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Thursday;
8:30 am to 1:30 pm on Friday.

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ST. JAMES PARISH

St. James Mission Statement: To welcome all to grow in love of God and neighbor.

St. James Vision Statement: To build community through ministries that strengthen our faith.

  • 8:00 AM: Worship at St. James Parish- Holy Eucharist Rite I
  • 9:00 AM: Worship at St. James Parish- Holy Eucharist Rite II & Online Worship
  • 10:10 AM: Faith Formation & Sunday School Hour
  • 11:15 AM: Worship at St. James Parish- Holy Eucharist Rite II & Online Worship

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St. James Parish

Welcome Sunday

  • 8:00 AM: Worship at St. James Parish- Holy Eucharist Rite I
  • 9:00 AM: Worship at St. James Parish- Holy Eucharist Rite II & Online Worship
  • 10:10 AM: Faith Formation & Sunday School Hour
  • 11:15 AM: Worship at St. James Parish- Holy Eucharist Rite II & Online Worship

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St. James Parish
25 S. 3rd Street
Wilmington, NC 28401

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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.

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Sunday Services

On Sunday, we will be offering the following services:

  • 8:00 AM: Worship at St. James Parish- Holy Eucharist Rite I
  • 9:00 AM: Worship at St. James Parish- Holy Eucharist Rite II
  • 10:10 AM: Faith Formation & Sunday School Hour
  • 11:15 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.

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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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