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Baptism & Confirmation

Holy Baptism is the sacrament by which God adopts us as His children and makes us members of Christ's Body, of the Church, and inheritors of the kingdom of God.

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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…

Weddings

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 before the wedding date and before any ti…

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,…

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 pres…

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Sermons

Sep 22 | The Rev. Chris Hamby
Proper 20C
Sep 15 | The Rev. Jay Sidebotham
Proper 19C
Sep 8 | The Rev. Jay Sidebotham
Proper 18C
Aug 25 | The Rev. Jay Sidebotham
Proper 16C
Aug 18 | Rev. Deacon Kitty Davis
Proper 15C

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 I - 8:00 a.m. - This quiet service does not include music.

Holy Eucharist Rite II - 9:00 a.m. - The music reflects varied styles and special opportunity for children and youth to participate as leaders in worship.

Holy Eucharist Rite II - 11:15 a.m. - A more formal and traditional style of worship with the ministry of our fine choir to lead us.

Wednesday Eucharist

Holy Eucharist Rite II - 12:10 p.m. - We gather for worship in the chapel usually celebrating the life of a Saint.

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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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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 2020 so that we can more effectively plan the parish budget and the programs for 2020.

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.

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