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Vestry

Vestry members serve as trustees of the parish, taking charge of church property and regulating its temporal (secular) concerns. The vestry consists of lay people elected by communicants in good standing, ages 16 and older. In general, vestry members help minister in whatever manner is appropriate to the laity for the furtherance of the gospel. The vestry speaks for the people of the parish. St. James Parish has appointed vestry commissions in several specific areas of responsibility.

Vestry members serve three-year terms, with four new members elected at the Annual Parish Meeting held early in Advent. Retiring members are ineligible to serve again for one year. The vestry elects a senior warden annually upon nomination by the Rector and a junior warden from among the remaining members. The vestry also elects a clerk and a treasurer (not necessarily members of the vestry). St. James Vestry meets the second Monday of each month. Minutes are available to parishioners at the parish office.

The St. James Strategic Plan can be found here

2023 Vestry Commissions


Rector: The Rev. C. Phillip Craig, Jr. - [email protected]


Senior Warden: Leslie Jarrett - [email protected]

Junior Warden: Alex Murchison - [email protected]


Treasurer: Mike Brown

Clerk: Dianne MacAskill

Class of 2023: Kay Dougherty - [email protected], Tom Hackler - [email protected], Leslie Jarrett - [email protected], Al Marr - [email protected]

Class of 2024: Rachel Colonna - [email protected], Web Cowden - [email protected], Alex Murchison - [email protected], Barbara Whitesides - [email protected]

Class of 2025: Dean Gornto- [email protected], David Joyner - [email protected], Erin Trask - [email protected], Brandon Candler Tully - [email protected]


Vestry Liaisons to Commissions for 2023
  • Parish Life - Web Cowden
  • Faith Formation - Erin Trask
  • Worship - Kay Dougherty
  • Outreach - Rachel Colonna
  • Congregational Care - Barbara Whitesides
  • Evangelism - David Joyner

You can find the most recent updates from our Vestry and Leadership here:

Letters from Leadership and Clergy

These days, updates come quickly. To help you keep up with all of the information shared, we have created a one-stop page for all of our letters from leaders and clergy.


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St. James Vestry

Mike Brown
Vestry Treasurer
Rachel Colonna
Vestry Class of 2024 - Outreach Vestry Liaison
Web Cowden
Vestry Class of 2024 - Parish Life Vestry Liaison
Kay Dougherty
Vestry - Class of 2023, Worship Vestry Liaison
Dean Gornto
Vestry - Class of 2025
Tom Hackler
Vestry - Class of 2023
Leslie Jarrett
Vestry Class of 2023 - Senior Warden
David Joyner
Vestry - Class of 2025, Evangelism Vestry Liaison
Dianne MacAskill
Vestry Clerk
Al Marr
Vestry - Class of 2023, St. James Foundation Member
Diane McAskill
Vestry Clerk
Alex Murchison
Vestry - Class of 2024, Junior Warden
Erin Trask
Vestry - Class of 2025, Faith Formation Vestry Liaison
Brandon Candler Tully
Vestry - Class of 2025
Barbara Whitesides
Vestry Class of 2024 - Congregational Care Vestry Liaison

Mike Brown

Vestry Treasurer

Rachel Colonna

Vestry Class of 2024 - Outreach Vestry Liaison

Web Cowden

Vestry Class of 2024 - Parish Life Vestry Liaison

Kay Dougherty

Vestry - Class of 2023, Worship Vestry Liaison

Dean Gornto

Vestry - Class of 2025

Tom Hackler

Vestry - Class of 2023

Leslie Jarrett

Vestry Class of 2023 - Senior Warden

David Joyner

Vestry - Class of 2025, Evangelism Vestry Liaison

Hi, my name is David Joyner came to St. James in the summer of 2020 when I moved to the Wilmington area after law school. I grew up in eastern North Carolina outside of Goldsboro. I went to UNC Chapel Hill for undergrad and worked for the United Methodist Church’s public policy agency in Washington, DC before returning to NC and attending Campell University’s School of Law. I worked as a criminal prosecutor before recently joining the Lea/Schultz Law Firm as a litigator. I am an avid amateur chef and excited about Outreach ministries like Meals on Wheels and St. James’ budding relationship with the Northside Food Co-Op.

Dianne MacAskill

Vestry Clerk

Al Marr

Vestry - Class of 2023, St. James Foundation Member

Diane McAskill

Vestry Clerk

Alex Murchison

Vestry - Class of 2024, Junior Warden

While I am not eager to do so, this is what I see when I look in the mirror.

I was 12 years old when my father died, leaving my mother alone to raise two daughters and two sons. have few memories of my father, but many of his closest friends have often told me how admired and respected he was. My mother was a strong-willed woman who was active in St. James. My grandparents, aunts and uncles were also very active in the Church, which meant the Church became an integral part of family life and our maturation.
In high school, I attended South Kent School, an Episcopal private school in rural Connecticut. The lessons there went beyond the classroom, where one learned the value of honesty, integrity and the strength of community. I next went to University of the South, again a school founded in Episcopal ideals. I became disenchanted with schooling and came back to Wilmington to go to work, all the time knowing I would return one day to finish. Unfortunately I never did.
The smartest thing I did after leaving school was to marry Anne. That decision led to two wonderful children and six amazing grandchildren. Early on in my journey with Anne I briefly considered a life in the Episcopal ministry but together we decided I was not truly called to the commitment. I did nevertheless remain active at St. James. I was a Sunday school teacher, a lay reader, diocesan convention chairman and Junior warden on the Vestry. My greatest memory of Vestry work was as a young member I found myself admonishing the much older leaders of St. James for failing to remember that "forgiveness" was the most basic tenet of Christianity. To this day I can only believe that God gave me the strength to speak so boldly. I truly believe that moment helped shape the future of St. James for many years and perhaps to this day.
That is what I see. Now, let me try to imagine what God might see.
He would see a man who knows right from wrong. He would see a man who loves his family but holds his emotions inside. He would see a man who has compassion for others, particularly for those less fortunate. He would see a man who wants to help others, particularly those who are trying to help themselves but need a little boost. He would see a humble man with good intentions but often lacks the strength to carry through. He would see a man who needs frequent renewal through the Grace of the Holy Eucharist. He would see a man who wants a stronger relationship with Christ.
Let us Bless the Lord who forgives our sins.

Erin Trask

Vestry - Class of 2025, Faith Formation Vestry Liaison

Brandon Candler Tully

Vestry - Class of 2025

Barbara Whitesides

Vestry Class of 2024 - Congregational Care Vestry Liaison

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

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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

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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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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.

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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.

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.

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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


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