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
GUMBO Volunteers Needed!
GUMBO, St. James' annual Lenten tradition, started in 1951 and has grown into a hallmark event that people look forward to every year. There are lots of ingredients that go into a great GUMBO, and the main one is you! This year the event will take place on February...
Lenten Devotionals: Living Well Through Lent 2026
To aid in your personal and family Lenten devotions, St. James is making available Living Well Through Lent 2026: Cultivating Healing and Wholeness in Heart, Soul, Strength, and Mind, put out by Living Compass, an organization dedicated to wellness in all areas of...
Annual Meeting & AV Pancake Breakfast
When? Sunday, Feb. 1 | 8:30 a.m. Where? Bishops Hall Thank you for an amazing 2025. Please plan to join us on Sunday, February 1, between the 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. services in Bishops Hall for the Associate Vestry Pancake Breakfast starting at 8:30 a.m. followed by...
MLK Day of Service
St. James is partnering with The Walls Project in Baton Rouge for a meaningful, hands-on day of service. Check-in at the MLK Community Center (400 Gus Young Avenue) under the "St. James" group and receive a wrist band before proceeding to your project. Signed waivers...
Sunday Services during Louisiana Marathon Weekend
Please note the following for the services Sunday, January 18 during the Louisiana Marathon: There will NOT be a 10:30 a.m. service. The 5 p.m. service on that Sunday will serve as the main service. There will still be a service at 8 a.m. as well.
Welcome Reception for Rev. Hillary Peete
Sunday, January 11, the Rev. Hillary Peete will be preaching all three Sunday services. Following the 10:30 a.m. service, join us in Coleman Hall for a welcome reception honoring our newest clergy member. About Rev. Hillary Peete: Rev. Hillary Peete has devoted the...
Committing to Come in 2026
As we step into 2026, we want to remind everyone of the challenge Fr. Chris shared in his year-end letter: Committing to Come. Your presence each Sunday matters more than anything else. It strengthens our community, welcomes new faces, and enriches the life of St....
A Festival of Nine Lessons & Carols
Join us for our annual service of Christmas Lessons & Carols, a service that tells the story of God's redeeming love, from creation through the present day, in timeless music for the season. Organist Austin Clark will perform a half-hour pre-service recital...
Planning Your Year-End Giving at St. James
As the year draws to a close, now is the perfect time to plan your year-end giving in support of St. James. Your generosity sustains our daily ministry through the annual operating fund and moves us forward in faith. Every gift, whether fulfilling an annual operating...
Downtown Christmas Pilgrimage
Experience the diversity and beauty of downtown churches, as each offers a short concert of holiday music in their own style. Join the walking pilgrimage and enhance your holiday experience. 5:30 p.m. Mt. Zion First Baptist 6:00 p.m. First United Methodist 6:30 p.m....