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

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...

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, and beverages....

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 with Choir | April 17 | 7:00 P.M. Good Friday Solemn Liturgy with Communion from Reserve | April 18 | 7:30 A.M. Solemn Liturgy with the Rt. Rev. Shannon Rogers Duckworth officiating  |...

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