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Children and Family Ministries

​St. James believes that children and youth are the church of today. We strive to provide a dynamic and transformative spiritual experience for our youngest members, as well as for our oldest. For more information or to get involved, please Family Ministry Coordinator, Haley Schroeck at hschroeck@stjamesbr.org.

Sunday School

Sunday School programming is designed to spark a love for Bible-based learning in students from PreK- 5th grade. Using art, creative drama, music, cooking, digital media, bible trivia, games, videos, and science, students interact with scripture in two to four different ways. Youth are invited to serve as class helpers. The Sunday School year follows the school year beginning in September and ends in May.

Children’s Chapel
Children’s Chapel is an opportunity to experience regular worship services at an age-appropriate level. During 10:30 a.m. services, children are encouraged to gather in the Chapel of the Twelve Apostles, located in the Parish Hall, following the Gospel Reading. They return in time for communion with their families. The service is designed for children grades three and under.
Summer Playdates

When temperatures rise and the summer drags on, the families of St. James are invited to come together for fellowship and fun with various summer playdates. More details to come as the summer approaches.

Youth Ministries

The St. James Youth Group monthly meetup – open to youth from grades 6-12 – takes place every third Sunday of the month in Bishops Hall, after 10:30 a.m. services. The site remains the same unless otherwise noted. Meetings conclude at 1:45 p.m.
Contact: Family Ministry Coordinator, Haley Schroeck, hschroeck@stjamesbr.org.

Adult Formation

  • Sunday Christian Education, 9:15-10 a.m., Bishops Hall
    • February 2: Not Angels, but Anglicans: A Look at the Origins of the Anglican Church – Fr. Duncan – Bishops Hall
    • February 9: Not Angels, but Anglicans: A Look at the Origins of the Anglican Church – Fr. Duncan – Bishops Hall
    • February 16: Not Angels, but Anglicans: A Look at the Origins of the Anglican Church – Fr. Duncan – Bishops Hall
    • February 23: No Sunday School.
    • March 1: Episcopal 101 So Many Epistles, So Little Time – Fr. Duncan, Fr. Howe – Small Parlor, Bishops Hall
    • March 8: Episcopal 101 So Many Epistles, So Little Time – Fr. Duncan, Fr. Howe – Small Parlor, Bishops Hall
    • March 15: Episcopal 101 So Many Epistles, So Little Time – Fr. Duncan, Fr. Howe – Small Parlor, Bishops Hall
    • March 22: Episcopal 101 So Many Epistles, So Little Time – Fr. Duncan, Fr. Howe – Small Parlor, Bishops Hall
    • March 29: Episcopal 101 So Many Epistles, So Little Time – Fr. Duncan, Fr. Howe – Small Parlor, Bishops Hall
    • April 5: Intergenerational Event: Stations of the Cross
    • April 19: Intergenerational Event: Fill We Care Bags
    • April 26: Surprised by Hope – Fr. Duncan – Bishops Hall
    • May 3: Surprised by Hope – Fr. Duncan – Bishops Hall
    • May 10: Surprised by Hope – Fr. Duncan – Bishops Hall
    • May 17: Surprised by Hope – Fr. Duncan- Bishops Hall

Formation: Weekdays

Education for Ministry

Education for Ministry (EfM) is a unique, four-year distance learning certificate program in theological education based upon small-group study and practice. Since its founding in 1975, this international program has assisted more than 100,000 participants in discovering and nurturing their call to Christian service. EfM helps the faithful encounter the breadth and depth of the Christian tradition and bring it into conversation with their experiences of the world as they study, worship, and engage in theological reflection together.
Contact: Marsha Wade, mwade50@gmail.com, 225-802-8067; Ann Holmes, aholmes@lsu.edu, 225-936-4510

Adult Confirmation Classes

St. James offers Episcopal 101 annually, usually in the spring. Episcopal 101 is an eight-week Sunday School offering that reviews the Old and New Testaments, church history, the creeds, sacraments, and the Book of Common Prayer. Parishioners interested in either exploring confirmation, or refreshing their knowledge of the church and what it means to be an Episcopalian, are encouraged to attend.
Contact: Sylvia Rabalais, srabalais@stjamesbr.org

Senior Men’s Bible Study

The group meets every Wednesday at 11a.m. in the library on the second floor of the Ministries Center.
Contact: Philip Wright, carfilwrt@cox.net

Sts. Agnes/Edith/Monica

This group meets as a women’s bible study on the third Tuesday of the month in the Card Room at St. James Place, located at 333 Lee Drive in Baton Rouge.
Contact: Lubna Culbert, Laculbert@aol.com

St. Joan of Arc

St. Joan of Arc hosts a monthly women’s gathering that meets every first Wednesday, and centers around bible study and shared meals at varied locations.
Contacts: Lubna Culbert, Laculbert@aol.com , and Nina Broyles-Fleshman, nbf3141@gmail.com

St. Mary's Bible Study

St. Mary’s Bible Study is a women’s group that meets offsite every second Tuesday evening for Bible study and fellowship.
Contact: Caroline Ross, carolineross@cox.net