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

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...
St. Francis Choir Applications are Open!
Do you know a boy or girl in grades 2-4? Would they enjoy making new friends while singing and having fun? St. Francis Choir welcomes children of all faiths to join. Rehearsals take place on the 3rd floor of the Ministries Center on Thursdays DURING EXTENDED CARE (3-4...
Choir Sunday
Celebrate the return of the full choir to the 10:30 a.m. service with Choir Sunday, when the choirs will offer their traditional first Sunday of the program year anthem, C. Hubert H. Parry's beloved "I was glad," a staple of English coronations since 1902. At 5:00...
Associate Vestry Curbside Family Night
St. James' Associate Vestry (AV) invites you to socialize with friends as you come and go as you are able at Curbside Burger. St. James will get things started with sides and sodas! All ages are invited to this light and breezy night for the whole St. James parish...
Youth Confirmation
In preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation, candidate participate in classes preparing them to be Christ's disciples. Candidates express a mature commitment to Christ before the bishop and reaffirm the covenant made on their behalf at baptism. This is an...
Adult Inquirers
What does it mean to be 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 the...
Back to School Bash & Blessing of the Backpacks
St. James Church and Day School families are invited to join us on August 17th for our annual Back-to-School Bash & Blessing of the Backpacks to celebrate the start of a new school year together. When? August 17th 10:30 a.m. - All are welcome for a service of Holy...