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
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...
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....
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....
Sign Up for a Foyer Group
Good food, big laughs, real connections: Join a Foyer Group! Here's the scoop: Groups of about 8 people (couples & singles mixed together). Meet 4 times a year on a Sunday evening. Each person/couple hosts just once. China a dinner or paper plates and takeout,...
Choral Evensong: Bon Voyage
Come and wish the choirs "Bon Voyage!" in a final service before they depart for the United Kingdom on Friday, July 11 to take up their post at Worcester Cathedral. The Rt. Rev. Shannon Rogers Duckworth will join the service as we offer special prayers for safe...
Legacy Giving: Securing the Future of St. James Episcopal Church
Since the founding of St. James Church in 1844, the members of our parish family have always had the vision to start, sustain, and support the ministries of this church we all love. The St. James endowment was established in 1957 to financially support these...
Ash Wednesday Services
Dates & Times: Wednesday, March 5 | Noon* & 7 P.M. *Live-streamed on YouTube
2022-2023 Ministries Directory
"In the pages of this ministry directory for the 2022-2023 Program Year, you will find a glimpse into the ways the people of St. James...
2021-2022 Ministries Directory
In the pages of this ministry directory, you will find just some of the ways the people of St. James seek to make the kingdom of God known in Baton Rouge and beyond. In this time of pandemic, it is vital that we build up our beloved community in Christ while also doing our part to keep people safe. Therefore, it is imperative that we do what we can to meet people where they are and offer a variety of opportunities, as we are able. This directory is primarily focusing on educational, fellowship, pastoral care, and outreach ministries.
Community Resources List
The Home Services List was initially created in 2005 after Hurricane Katrina, by St. James parishioner and stellar volunteer, Nancy Jo Poirrier. This list is not intended to promote any particular business or service. It is created to help us all select from a...