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
Reflection on Giving by Carly Whatley
Our 2026 Annual Pledging season is now underway, and this year's theme is Growing for Tomorrow, Today! This Theme captures our shared commitment to nurturing the future of our church community. Read more below about how Carly supports St. James and Growing for...
Choral Evensong: Feast of St. Francis
Choral Evensong will celebrate the Feast of St. Francis (tr.) and feature Benjamin Britten's "Rejoice in the Lamb." An organ recital will precede the service at 4:30 p.m. with Austin Clark playing the organ. Following the service, all are welcome to a reception in...
Sign Up for a Foyer Group
Good food, big laughs, real connections: Join a Foyer Group! Here's the scoop: Groups of about 8 people (couples & singles mixed together). Meet 4 times a year on a Sunday evening. Each person/couple hosts just once. China a dinner or paper plates and takeout,...
Adult Forum: Jesus and the Gospels
Who was the historical Jesus, and how do we know about him? Over several Sundays, we'll explore the earliest Christian portraits of Jesus and try to determine what kinds of historical assertions we can make about him. We'll begin by considering the "literary genre" of...
Boo in the Pews
It's time for all of our little ghouls and goblins to come to church in their costumes for Boo in the Pews! At the end of the 10:30 a.m. service, all children invited to gather at the organ for a short concert! When? Sunday, October 26 | 10:30 a.m.
Bishop Duckworth Visitation with Confirmation and Receptions
Join us in celebration on Sunday, September 28 for the Bishop's annual visitation with confirmations and receptions. Candidates express a mature commitment to Christ before the Bishop and reaffirm the covenant made at their baptism. Following the service, Bishop...
With God’s Help: Zoom Convo with Bishop Duckworth
Various Mondays from 6 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. Bishop Duckworth invites you to a five-part online conversation designed to help us navigate this moment in our national life through the lens of our Baptismal Covenant. Each month, the Bishop will sit down with a trusted guest...
Day School Enrichment Center Dedication and Open House
This summer at St. James was filled with the sound of progress and, by miracle of miracles, construction on our new Day School Enrichment Center and Graves Family Early Education Center was completed on time and on budget. We invite you to join us in celebrating this...
Episcopal Schools Sunday
Join us at St. James Episcopal Church at the 10:30 a.m. service on Sunday, September 21 as we celebrate Episcopal Schools Sunday. This is a day set aside across The Episcopal Church to give thanks for the ministry of Episcopal education, and here in Baton Rouge, we...
Mid-Week Parking at St. James Church Events
If the church's parking lot is full when you arrive for a mid-week program or event, you are welcome to park on 4th Street, 5th Street, and/or Convention Street. This is especially helpful if you are attending a burial service, mid-week Eucharist, Bible Study, or...