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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.



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Join us for our LiveStreamed worship! Each Sunday at 10:30 a.m.


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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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Ministry Schedules

Schedules for all the ministries at St. James



Music

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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Services

Services at St. James & Mt. Lebanon Chapel

*Please note at this time, all services occur outdoors.

9:30 a.m. Worship: We gather at Mt. Lebanon Chapel for Holy Eucharist, led by a traditional Rite II liturgy. This quiet service does not include music.

10:30 a.m. Worship: We gather at Mt. Lebanon Chapel for Holy Eucharist, guided by Rite II liturgy. This service is also live-strea…

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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 …
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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 bef…

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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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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
The Rev. Chris Hamby
Associate 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

The Rev. Chris Hamby

Associate Rector
910-763-1628 |

Chris Hamby was born and raised in the horse capital of the the world in Lexington, Kentucky. Chris attended Transylvania University before joining the Young Adult Service Corps and serving for a year as an Episcopal Missionary in Nagoya, Japan. Chris attended Virginia Theological Seminary and joined the new Ministry Resident Program which allowed him to serve at Christ Church, Alexandria for two years before joining the family at St. James. Chris is an avid Kentucky basketball and football fan, technology nut, and music lover. He and his wife Mandy have two children Lewis and Wilson. He is involved with missionalvoices.com.

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Tuesday, 3/2 at 8:00 AM
Weekday Morning Prayer on ZOOM
Wednesday, 3/3 at 8:00 AM
Weekday Morning Prayer on ZOOM
Thursday, 3/4 at 8:00 AM
Weekday Morning Prayer on ZOOM
Friday, 3/5 at 8:00 AM
Weekday Morning Prayer on ZOOM
Sunday, 3/7 at 9:30 AM
Holy Eucharist Rite II
Sunday, 3/7 at 10:30 AM
Holy Eucharist Rite II
Sunday, 3/7 at 4:00 PM
Winter Worship/Downtown Campus
Sunday, 3/7 at 5:15 PM
Youth Group

Weekday Morning Prayer on ZOOM

Tuesday, March 2, 8:00 AM - 8:30 AM

Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/414191126?pwd=MGl3QUpWSnZiUHFOaHdYaE1TeDhZZz09

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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Weekday Morning Prayer on ZOOM

Wednesday, March 3, 8:00 AM - 8:30 AM

Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/414191126?pwd=MGl3QUpWSnZiUHFOaHdYaE1TeDhZZz09

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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Weekday Morning Prayer on ZOOM

Thursday, March 4, 8:00 AM - 8:30 AM

Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/414191126?pwd=MGl3QUpWSnZiUHFOaHdYaE1TeDhZZz09

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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Weekday Morning Prayer on ZOOM

Friday, March 5, 8:00 AM - 8:30 AM

Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/414191126?pwd=MGl3QUpWSnZiUHFOaHdYaE1TeDhZZz09

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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Holy Eucharist Rite II

Sunday, March 7, 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

Join us as we worship outside at Mt. Lebanon Chapel.

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Holy Eucharist Rite II

Sunday, March 7, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Join us as we worship outside at Mt. Lebanon Chapel.

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Winter Worship/Downtown Campus

Sunday, March 7, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Join us as we worship outside at Mt. Lebanon Chapel. Come join us at Lebanon Chapel, as the youth guide us through this wonderful Sunday evening worship service with Eucharist. All are welcome…..those who are young, and those who are young at heart. We will be enjoying music known to most people, sharing amazing liturgies and praying together as a community of faith. Our worship will begin 5 o’clock so plan to arrive a bit earlier. Please wear your masks. Bring chairs or a blanket for your family to sit on. You may want to bring snacks for your children! To gather safely and to see one another will add joy to this worship experience! Please join us!

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Youth Group

Sunday, March 7, 5:15 PM - 6:30 PM

All 6th - 12th graders are encouraged to gather at St. James after the “Winter Worship at 4" Service. If you cannot come to this worship experience, please join us at 5:15 pm for a Youth Group Gathering to learn more about how we will be gathering as a “Youth Community” while we are in this phase of Covid - 19. Our goals are to stay safe and to allow God to create an environment where a community of faith, fun, outreach and service can be experienced and shared. Questions? Contact Cookie Cantwell, [email protected], or call or text 910-264-5910

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Sermons

  • Feb 28 | The Rev. Cheryl Brainard
    The Second Sunday in Lent
  • Feb 21 | The Rev. Chris Hamby
    The First Sunday in Lent
  • Feb 17 | The Rev. Michael Singer
    Ash Wednesday
  • Feb 14 | The Rev. Cheryl Brainard
    The Last Sunday After the Epiphany 6B
  • Feb 7 | Guest Speaker
    The Fifth Sunday After the Epiphany Year B

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

Phone: 910.763.1628


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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.

Sundays - Outdoors at Mt. Lebanon Chapel & Downtown

  • 9:30 a.m. | Holy Eucharist, Rite II | Mt. Lebanon Chapel
  • 10:30 a.m. | Holy Eucharist, Rite II | Mt. Lebanon Chapel
  • 4:00 p.m. | Winter Worship at 4 | St. James Lawn Down Town

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Sundays - Outdoors at Mt. Lebanon Chapel & Downtown

  • 9:30 a.m. | Holy Eucharist, Rite II | Mt. Lebanon Chapel
  • 10:30 a.m. | Holy Eucharist, Rite II | Mt. Lebanon Chapel
  • 4:00 p.m. | Winter Worship at 4 | St. James Lawn Down Town

Click here for service descriptions and more info

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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
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.

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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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