Adult Education
St. James Epiphany Retreat
Saturday, January 9, 2027 | 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. | The Retreat at Quarters Lake
Looking for an interactive, choose your own adventure style retreat? Sign up for the St. James Epiphany Retreat!
Bishop Shannon Duckworth will lead an interactive morning session. In the afternoon, choose from yoga, lectio divine, or quiet time on your own! You can come for the morning session, afternoon session, or BOTH. This event is free and lunch will be provided. Childcare is available with registration. Please register by December 20th by clicking the button below. Questions? Contact Rev. Hillary Peete.
Adult Sunday School
Adult Forum
9:15–10 a.m. | Coleman Hall
The Sunday Adult Forum offers a large-group setting in which we explore various texts, questions, and themes that bear down on a life of faith. Various presentation styles encourage to consider a diversity of topics, ranging from faith and everyday life to the theological gift of the scriptures. Along the way, we will foray into church history, hospitality and evangelism, and much more. As in previous years, the Adult Forum will include presentations from multiple community leaders, as well as St. James clergy and staff.
Bless This Mess
Various Sundays | 9:15 a.m. – 10 a.m.
A Sunday morning gathering for parents to explore ways to nurture faith at home, engage scripture together, and build community with others in the same season of life.
Dates: August 23, August 30, September 20, September 27, December 4
Adult Inquirers Class
What does it mean to be an Episcopalian? What is distinctive about it in the age in which we live? Over five Sundays, we will explore these questions through the lenses of history, theology, and practice. Topics to be discussed include scripture, worship, and sacraments, among others. All are welcome, however, this class is necessary for those adults wishing to be confirmed or received into The Episcopal Church at the Bishop’s visitation. The class will meet in the Ministries Center’s Vestry Room.
Weekday Opportunities
Rector’s Tuesday Bible Study
Tuesdays | 9 a.m. | Ministries Center Vestry Room
Each Tuesday morning, get a sneak peek at the Sunday readings with Fr. Chris as he unpacks the context of each lesson and then facilitates a thoughtful discussion. This new ministry, which began two years ago, has quickly grown and is open to all members of the congregation. Contact: Fr. Chris
Education for Ministry
Thursdays, September through May | 5–7 p.m. | Ministries Center Vestry Room
EFM is a four-year course of group study, worship, prayer, and reflection designed to prepare us to respond to our baptismal call to ministry to one another in Christ’s name in the course of our daily lives. It is not a course in religion or theology, nor is it intended as preparation for ordination.
Contacts: Ann Holmes
St. Mary’s Group
Third Tuesday of the Month | 6:30 p.m.
This intergenerational group of women gathers monthly to facilitate thought-provoking conversations and celebrate female fellowship. The group meets monthly at different members’ homes for dinner, drinks, and conversation. Short on time? A specific chapter or passage will be emailed to the group before each gathering as the main topic of discussion.
Contact: Catherine Van Hook
Senior Men’s Bible Study
Wednesdays | 10:30-11:30 a.m. | Ministries Center Library
The Senior Men’s Bible Study meets weekly in the Library located on the second floor of the Ministries Center.
Contact: Randy East
St. Joan of Arc
First Wednesday of each Month | Noon | Coleman Hall
St. Joan of Arc is a gathering of women of the church for scholarship and fellowship. The meetings consist of a light lunch, fellowship, and a brief interactive presentation. Meetings are in Coleman Hall.
Contact: Mary O’Brien
Quiet Days
Quiet Days
Occasionally, during the seasons of Advent and Lent, St. James hosts retreat days or conferences dedicated to self-reflection and continued growth. These opportunities allow for deeper exploration of topical questions and themes led by leading spiritual thinkers and authors. Details and signups are circulated through regular parish communication advance of these offerings.