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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

Wednesday Eucharist

Wednesday Eucharist

29Mar
Wednesday, Mar 29, 2023, 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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Children's Choir

Children's Choir

29Mar
Wednesday, Mar 29, 2023, 5:45 PM
Attention, St. James families! Mark your calendars for upcoming children’s choir dates! Rehearsals are on Wednesdays in the late afternoon the children’s choir will sing on appointed Sundays throughout the year. Below is the schedule. Please ...
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St. James Choir Rehearsal

St. James Choir Rehearsal

29Mar
Wednesday, Mar 29, 2023, 7:00 PM
Wednesday s During Lent | 7:00-8:30 p.m. | Choir Room Choir practice always begins with vocal warms ups peppered with encouraging quips and anecdotes from Choir Director John Sullivan. As a transition from warmups we sing through the hymns fo...
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Palm Sunday: 8:00 Worship

Palm Sunday: 8:00 Worship

02Apr
Sunday, Apr 02, 2023, 8:00 AM
Come worship with us at St. James on Palm Sunday! Our 8:00 a.m. service follows the Rite I liturgy. With Rite I you’ll find the language to be similar to old English and partake in a more traditional service without the use of hymns. New to St...
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Palm Sunday: 10:30 Worship

Palm Sunday: 10:30 Worship

02Apr
Sunday, Apr 02, 2023, 10:30 AM
Come worship with us at St. James on Palm Sunday! The 10:30 a.m. service is Rite II and so you’ll hear our choir along with more modern language. Wiggling, giggling, and sharing are welcome in all services but the 10:30 has a special place fo...
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Services

Services at St. James

  • 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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Lent at St. James

The seasons of the church year are the seasons of the Christian life, that is, moments of God's life made manifest through Jesus Christ. And so they are the seasons of every human life, as it is illumined by the Gospel. In late February we begin the 40 days of Lent, when we grieve God's loneliness, due to our sin. In the seven weeks of Easter, we rejoice in the triumph of life, G…

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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 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 Ho…

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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. James.
Sacred music is a form of prayer and enables us to express that which is otherwise inexpressible. It enables us to touch the central depth of our humanness and opens a door that enables us to know the pr…
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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 doing reaffirm our own baptismal vows. The Episcopal Church understands that baptism confers full membership in the Church, including participation in Holy Communion. Though baptism is an offering and cele…
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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 by a bishop" (BCP, p. 860). Those who were baptized at an early age and those baptized as adults without laying on of hands by a bishop are expected to make a mature public affirmation of their fai…

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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 wedding at St. James is a worship service and deserves serious and careful planning. At St. James, we consider it a privilege to be part of your wedding.

St. James clergy must be consulted at least 90 days b…

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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 all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord. - Romans 8:38–39

Paul's words to the church in Rome are a source of profound comfort to Christians in times of loss, grief,…

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Rite II - Worship Service

Rite II - Worship Service

Come worship with us at St. James! The 11.15 a.m. service is Rite II so you’ll hear our choir along with all of the readings in the ::lectionary for the day. New to St. James or the Episcopal Church in general? Here's a quick breakdown of w...
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Rite II - Worship Service

Rite II - Worship Service

Come worship with us at St. James! The 9:00 a.m. service is Rite II and so you’ll hear our choir along with more modern language. Wiggling, giggling, and sharing are welcome in all services but the 9:00 has a special place for our littles. Th...
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Rite I - Worship Service

Rite I - Worship Service

Come worship with us at St. James! Our 8:00 a.m. service follows the Rite I liturgy. With Rite I you’ll find the language to be similar to old English and partake in a more traditional service without the use of hymns. New to St. James or the ...
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Holy Week: Morning Prayer

Holy Week: Morning Prayer

JOIN THE ZOOM Morning Prayer is live on Zoom! Tune in on weekday mornings at 8:00 am for Morning Prayer and 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 Zoo...
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Weekday Morning Prayer

Weekday Morning Prayer

JOIN THE ZOOM Morning Prayer is live on Zoom! Tune in on weekday mornings at 8:00 am for Morning Prayer and 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 Z...
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Easter Day: 11:15 a.m. Service

Easter Day: 11:15 a.m. Service

Come worship with us at St. James! The 11:15 a.m. service is Rite II so you’ll hear our choir along with all of the readings in the lectionary for the day. New to St. James or the Episcopal Church in general? Here's a quick breakdown of wha...
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Easter Day: 9:00 a.m. Service

Easter Day: 9:00 a.m. Service

Come worship with us at St. James on Easter Day! The 9:00 a.m. service is Rite II and so you’ll hear our choir along with more modern language. Wiggling, giggling, and sharing are welcome in all services but the 9:00 has a special place for o...
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Easter Day: 8:00 a.m. Service

Easter Day: 8:00 a.m. Service

Come worship with us at St. James on Easter Day! Our 8:00 a.m. service follows the Rite I liturgy. With Rite I you’ll find the language to be similar to old English and partake in a more traditional service without the use of hymns. New to St....
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Easter Sunday: Tower Service

Easter Sunday: Tower Service

Ever wonder what it’s like in the St. James tower? Find out this Easter at our 6:30 a.m. Tower Service. This is no ordinary prayer service. Be prepared for a steep climb, some crawling, a little bit of dirt, and a gorgeous view with a short ser...
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The Great Vigil of Easter

The Great Vigil of Easter

We invite you to journey with us through this time of grief and triumph. Join us for the Great Vigil of Easter at St. James Parish at 8:00 pm on Saturday, April 8th! This year we are pleased to share that the Vigil will also include incense and...
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Holy Week: Good Friday

Holy Week: Good Friday

Join us for our Good Friday, April 7, service during Holy Week! We'll join together indoors for worship and prayer at Mt. Lebanon Chapel at 12:00 p.m. for the Stations of the Cross followed by the Good Friday liturgy. Friendly reminder to please...
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Holy Week: Maundy Thursday

Holy Week: Maundy Thursday

Join us for our Maundy Thursday service during Holy Week! We'll join together for worship and prayer at St. James Parish at 7:00 p.m. WATCH THE LIVESTREAM Yes! We will have foot washing this year. Why foot washing? And just what is Maundy Thu...
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Holy Week: Eucharist

Holy Week: Eucharist

During Holy week, join us in the St. James Chapel for a Noonday Eucharist on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. Come partake in Holy Communion each Wednesday throughout the year.
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Palm Sunday: 10:30 Worship

Palm Sunday: 10:30 Worship

Come worship with us at St. James on Palm Sunday! The 10:30 a.m. service is Rite II and so you’ll hear our choir along with more modern language. Wiggling, giggling, and sharing are welcome in all services but the 10:30 has a special place fo...
Read More
Palm Sunday: 8:00 Worship

Palm Sunday: 8:00 Worship

Come worship with us at St. James on Palm Sunday! Our 8:00 a.m. service follows the Rite I liturgy. With Rite I you’ll find the language to be similar to old English and partake in a more traditional service without the use of hymns. New to St...
Read More
St. James Choir Rehearsal

St. James Choir Rehearsal

Wednesday s During Lent | 7:00-8:30 p.m. | Choir Room Choir practice always begins with vocal warms ups peppered with encouraging quips and anecdotes from Choir Director John Sullivan. As a transition from warmups we sing through the hymns fo...
Read More
Children's Choir

Children's Choir

Attention, St. James families! Mark your calendars for upcoming children’s choir dates! Rehearsals are on Wednesdays in the late afternoon the children’s choir will sing on appointed Sundays throughout the year. Below is the schedule. Please ...
Read More
Wednesday Eucharist

Wednesday Eucharist

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

On the Verge!

Beginning in Advent, you may notice a new addition to our Sunday services—Vergers. As with anything new, we anticipate that you may have some questions, such as why do we need them? What will they be doing? Does this mean our worship is changi...
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Around the Parish: Meet the Choir

Around the Parish: Meet the Choir

We see and hear the St. James Choir each week, and we might know the faces. With the July Grapevine, we begin to introduce the members of the choir, beginning with those who have served longest, and who share what it’s like to lift our praises...
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John Sullivan
Director of Music
910-763-1628 
Dawn Carter
Worship Ministry Co-Chair
Todd Hinshaw
Worship Ministry Co-Chair
Mary Lyons Rouse
Worship Ministry Communicator
Kay Dougherty
Vestry - Class of 2023, Worship Vestry Liaison
The Rev. C. Phillip Craig, Jr.
Rector
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John Sullivan

Director of Music
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John Sullivan first began working at St. James Parish in September of 2006, both as a music teacher in the St. James Day School and also as a tenor in the St. James Choir. In November of 2006, John joined the parish office staff, producing the Sunday bulletins and the weekly Grapevine newsletters, while also serving as the administrative assistant to the Rector. John began as organist and choirmaster at St. James in 2010, where he plays the organ for Sunday morning services, in addition to leading both the adult choir and the children’s choirs. Prior to assuming the position as music director at St. James, John was organist and choirmaster at Grace Episcopal and Christ the King Lutheran Church in Whiteville, NC. John came to Wilmington from San Francisco, CA, where he was a tenor in the Cathedral Choir of Men and Boys and administrator of the cathedral music office at Grace Cathedral for 12 years. A cradle Episcopalian, John grew up in New Jersey where he sang as a boy chorister in the choir of men and boys at Christ Episcopal Church in New Brunswick. John has a Bachelor of Music in piano from Ithaca College, a Master of Music in Choral Conducting from Rutgers University, and a Master of Music in Kodaly Music Education for Children from Holy Names College in Oakland CA.

Dawn Carter

Worship Ministry Co-Chair

Todd Hinshaw

Worship Ministry Co-Chair

Mary Lyons Rouse

Worship Ministry Communicator

Kay Dougherty

Vestry - Class of 2023, Worship Vestry Liaison

The Rev. C. Phillip Craig, Jr.

Rector
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Worship Opportunities

Wednesday Eucharist
Wednesday, Mar 29, 2023, 12:10 PM
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Children's Choir
Wednesday, Mar 29, 2023, 5:45 PM
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St. James Choir Rehearsal
Wednesday, Mar 29, 2023, 7:00 PM
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Palm Sunday: 8:00 Worship
Sunday, Apr 02, 2023, 8:00 AM
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Palm Sunday: 10:30 Worship
Sunday, Apr 02, 2023, 10:30 AM
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Worship Services Live Lent at St. James Worship Ministries Music & Choirs Baptism Confirmation Weddings Funerals

Sermons

  • Mar 26 | The Rev. Joseph "Gray" Hodsdon
    The Fifth Sunday in Lent, 9:00 am | St. James 2023
  • Mar 19 | The Rev. C. Phillip Craig, Jr.
    The Fourth Sunday in Lent, 9:00 am | St. James 2023
  • Mar 12 | The Rev. Joseph "Gray" Hodsdon
    The Third Sunday in Lent, 9:00 a.m. | St. James 2023
  • Mar 5 | The Rev. Cheryl Brainard
    The Second Sunday in Lent, 9:00 am | St. James 2023
  • Feb 26 | The Rev. C. Phillip Craig, Jr.
    The First Sunday in Lent, 9:00 am | St. James 2023

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

Contact Us
910.763.1628

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Welcome Children Service Times Location Membership

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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