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.
Advent at St. James
As we approach this season with a new set of online and in-person opportunities to worship and engage with your St. James family. Please refer to the schedule below to see what offerings and services best fit your family! We hope to see you soon.
- November 28: Advent Wreath Making Event during the 9:15 a.m. Faith Fo…
Live
Join us online for our Sunday Morning Worship service from St. James Parish Downtown Campus. Airing Live at 9:00 a.m. EST
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If this link is broken during the live-stream, please visit our Facebook Page for a back-up stream. A replay of tonight's event will be available tomorrow on the St. James YouTube Page.
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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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…
Services
Services at St. James
8:00 a.m.: Holy Eucharist Rite I at St. James Parish
9:15 a.m.: Advent-Wreath-Making in the Great Hall
10:30 a.m.: Faith Formation (Sunday School) at St. James Parish
11:15 a.m.: Holy Eucharist Rite II at St. James Parish
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NORMAL SCHEDULES
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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 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…
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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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Update on Greeter Ministry
Sunday Worship - December 5, 2021
Director of Music
Worship Ministry Co-Chair
Worship Ministry Co-Chair
Worship Ministry Communicator
Rector
