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
Nativity Pageant Signup
This year's Nativity Pageant will take place on Wednesday, December 24, during the 10:30 a.m. service. The time to sign up has begun! Signups are not required, but help us to plan and you to get your name on the list for a desired role. We're also in need of...
Christmas Flowers and Music
The Christmas flowers and special musical offerings help to make the season merry and bright. If you would like to donate in memory and thanksgiving toward these special offerings, then the process is quick and easy, thanks to forms provided in the foyer, Ministry...
Advent Devotionals: Living Well Through Advent 2025
To aid in your personal and family Advent devotions, St. James is making available Living Well Through Advent 2025: Practicing Generosity with All Your Heart, Soul, Strength, and Mind, put out by Living Compass, an organization dedicated to wellness in all areas of...
Outreach Ministries’ Annual Christmas Feast
A warm holiday meal is offered to our neighbors in need, as are groceries from the food pantry and assistance from community support organizations. Volunteers are requested to welcome guests, serve food and drinks, and distribute groceries and other resources. Sign up...
Growing for Tomorrow, Today Pledging Update
A few Sundays ago, we had a wonderfully successful in-gathering of pledges as we asked God's blessing to be upon St. James and the gift we give as we look to the coming year. We are off to an incredible start to help ensure we see solid increases in the 2026 budget....
Clergy Purse for Fr. Drew
As previously shared, Fr. Drew has accepted a call to serve as the next rector of Christ Church in Savannah, GA. His last Sunday at St. James will be December 7. The Vestry invites you to contribute to a clergy purse being collected in his honor. (No, we do not mean a...
Advent Wreath Making
Haul out the holly! Sunday, November 30, marks the first Sunday of Advent in 2025 and ushers in the annual St. James Advent Wreath Making event! Children will be able to create ornaments for the Foyer Christmas tree. All are invited to join in the fun in Coleman Hall...
Outreach Sunday
At the 10:30 a.m. service, we will recognize all those participating in our outreach efforts. Be sure to check out the Outreach insert for ways to get further involved in serving our neighbors! Members of the Outreach Committee will be on hand in Coleman Hall to...
Sunday Book Club
All are welcome for the next gathering of the Sunday Book Club on November 23 at 9:15 a.m. in the Parlor, an informal discussion-based group discusses titles pertinent to a life of faith. The group will discuss Walter Bruggemann's From Judgement to Hope: A Study on...
Season of Giving: Angel Tree
St. James is again collaborating with Volunteers of America to provide Christmas gifts for children and adults in need. Angels are available in the Foyer. Please do not take an angel unless someone is there to receive your contact information. Return gifts no later...