The Messenger
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News
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...
2025 Lenten Season of Giving
Sunday, March 9 - Sunday, April 6 During the Lenten season, you are invited to participate in Outreach's Season of Giving in support of two fabulous organizations - Providence Place and BRECEC. Providence Place offers housing and support for women and children...
High School Senior Sunday
It is a St. James Episcopal Church tradition to honor our high school graduates each year. This year seniors will be recognized on Sunday, May 4. Seniors and their families are invited to attend the 10:30 a.m. service, where each graduate is recognized and presented...
Associate Vestry Crawfish Boil
Building and strengthening our Christian community through the ministry of hospitality. St. James Associate Vestry invites you to attend the Annual Crawfish Boil. Date and Time: Friday, May 2 | 6:00 P.M. Join us for crawfish, corn, potatoes, jambalaya, hot dogs, and...
Easter Egg Hunt
The Easter Egg Hunt Event will begin at 9:30 A.M. and is being held at the Boutwell Residence. St. James' children are invited to the annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 19 with the Easter Bunny! Take pictures with the Easter Bunny before, during, and after the...
Easter and Holy Week
Palm Sunday Holy Eucharist | April 13 | 10:30 A.M. Maundy Thursday Holy Eucharist | April 17 | 7:00 P.M. Good Friday Good Friday Liturgy with Eucharist | April 18 | 7:30 A.M. Good Friday Liturgy | April 18 | Noon with The Rt. Rev. Shannon Rogers Duckworth Stations of...
St. James Lenten Conference
A Lenten Journey with the Wisdom of the Enneagram Hosted by St. James Episcopal Church and lady by Dr. Joseph Howell. Live music, insightful small-group discussions, and interactive exercises that apply the Enneagram to everyday life. Food will be provided. Cost per...
GUMBO
Gumbo, St. James' annual Lenten tradition, started in 1951 and has grown into a hallmark event the city looks forward to every year. Volunteers serve bowls of delicious gumbo to the city, raising money for church ministries and bringing the greater Baton Rouge...
Ash Wednesday Services
Dates & Times: Wednesday, March 5 | Noon* & 7 P.M. *Live-streamed on YouTube
Burning of the Palms
Immediately following the 10:30 A.M. service on March 2, the palms from last year’s Palm Sunday will be burned to create the ashes to be used on Ash Wednesday, March 5. All are invited to participate as we begin preparation for a Holy Lent.