The Messenger
The Messenger is St. James quarterly newsletter where you can learn of news, events, and ways to serve through St. James Episcopal Church.
The Herald
The Herald is St. James weekly enewsletter where you can learn of news, events, and ways to serve through St. James Episcopal Church.
News
AGO Neighborhood Recital
St. James is thrilled to host the 2025 AGO Neighborhood Organ Recital! Join us on Sunday, June 8 at 5:00 p.m., when members of the Baton Rouge chapter of the American Guild of Organists will perform a group recital. Individual musicians from all around the Baton Rouge...
Annual Luncheon: The Feast of St. James
Following the 10:30 a.m. service, enjoy a fried catfish lunch with family and friends to celebrate our namesake, St. James. Kids and kids-at-heart can also enjoy cool games and crafts in a cooler, indoor setting at the back of Bishops Hall. The children will enjoy...
Legacy Giving: Securing the Future of St. James Episcopal Church
Since the founding of St. James Church in 1844, the members of our parish family have always had the vision to start, sustain, and support the ministries of this church we all love. The St. James endowment was established in 1957 to financially support these...
Join St. James Summer Choir
Have you ever wondered what's like to sing in a choir? You can find out! All are invited to join the choir throughout the summer. While the choir takes a well-deserved summer break from Wednesday rehearsals, they will still gather at 9:45 a.m. on Sunday mornings to...
Now Hiring: St. James Schola
St. James seeks to fill a soprano staff singer position for the 2025-2026 liturgical season, beginning August of 2025. Strong sight-singing skills, a professional approach, good choral tone, and the ability to commit to our busy schedule of events are essential. This...
Altar Flowers
Your generous contribution to altar flowers glorifies God and enhances our worship services. After our worship services your donated flowers are distributed to St. James parishioners who are unable to attend the service. Flowers can be donated in honor of a living...
Christian Education Sunday
Sunday, May 18, is Christian Education Sunday. At the 10:30 a.m. service, we will recognize those who participate in Christian Education. All are invited to coffee hour after the 10:30 a.m. service for special treats to help show our appreciation. Family Ministries...
Choral Evensong
When? Sunday, May 18 at 5 p.m. Experience the grandeur of four centuries of English cathedral music as the choirs sing selections from their WorcesterCathedral residency repertoire in an Evensong showcasing works by Tomkins, Simpson, Elgar, and many others. The...
2025 Baptisms
It is an honor to welcome adults and children into the life of the Church. This year, Holy Baptism will be offered at the following 10:30 a.m. services: Sunday, April 27 Sunday, June 8 Sunday, August 31 Sunday, November 2 If you are interested in scheduling a baptism...
Lent Family Resources
Ash Wednesday (March 5) marked the beginning of the season of Lent. Lent is a time when people of faith take honest stock of their lives, learning more and more what it looks like to choose the way of life offered and exemplified by Christ himself. During Lent, we...