St. James Strategic Plan | St. James Parish

We invite you to take some time to learn more about the St. James Strategic plan.
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD a printable PDF of the 2021 Strategic Plan.

Below are a collection of letters, videos, and other communications from out Strategic Planning Group.

Strategic Plan Update- Strategy #1

Strategic Plan Update- Strategy #1

Strategy #1 – Energize the Sunday Morning experience in order to create a more hospitable, diverse, and spiritually enriching experience. For Christians, worship, especially corporate worship, is fundamental to our faith and to our membershi...

Strategic Planning Group Update ~ February 14, 2021

Strategic Planning Group Update ~ February 14, 2021

by David Dougherty For the Strategic Planning Group, I proudly introduce a plan that affirms the historic charge of our 300-year-old St. James Parish, a good and special place for generations of families. It is also an important place, called t...

Strategic Planning Group Update ~ January 31, 2021

Strategic Planning Group Update ~ January 31, 2021

From November 6, 2019 to June 20, 2020 a Strategic Planning Group of fifteen men and women met to create a vision for Saint James Parish in anticipation of our search for a new rector. Now, with the endorsement of the Vestry, our group is assur...

Vestry Update- Strategic Plan

Vestry Update- Strategic Plan

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Administration Contacts

Suzanne Adams

Parish Coordinator

910-763-1628

Erin Becker

Director of Communications

Stuart Poisson

Administration Ministry Communicator

Greg Richardson

Administration Ministry Co-Chair

Administration Letters from Leadership and Clergy Parish Communications St. James Strategic Plan Realm - Online Directory and More!

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 II - 9:30 a.m. - Outdoor Service at Mt. Lebanon Chapel - Please bring your own chair and mask.

Holy Eucharist Rite II - 10:30 a.m. - Outdoor Service at Mt. Lebanon Chapel - Please bring your own chair and mask.

Winter Worship at 4 - 4:00 p.m. - A special service dedicated to ways of worship and a focus on our young people. All are encouraged to come and fellowship with us.

Wednesday Eucharist

Holy Eucharist Rite II - 12:10 p.m. - Currently on hold due to COVID-19

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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.

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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 2021 so that we can more effectively plan the parish budget and the programs for 2021. #nothingcanseparateus

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.

Learn more about the St. James Foundation

Access your giving history and discover your St. James Parish community. Contact our Financial Administrator, Maria Hollopeter if you have any questions.