We hope that you will sense God's presence at St. James Episcopal Church, and if you are looking for a faith community to call home, we invite you to join us!
We believe God's grace embraces and dwells in everyone. Hence, we welcome all people to ministry, worship, and service regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, creed, class, or physical or mental ability.
St. James is a safe place to authentically celebrate, question, and grow in faith. We offer many opportunities to study, pray, and serve together inside our church as well as beyond the walls of our building, offering a sanctuary for spiritual growth and engagement with diverse worship options to suit every soul. We cherish service and giving back, and as we come together to tend God's flock through volunteer work, we cultivate a profound sense of community that transcends individual boundaries. We warmly invite you to experience the inclusivity and camaraderie of our church.
St. James is committed to the mission fo "feeding and tending God's sheep." The Prophet Micah reminds us the central meaning of "feeding and tending" is wrapped up in the three-fold mandate to "do justice, love mercy, and walk humbly with your God." (Micah 6:8)
Do Justice
You will find that St. James has a long history of being committed to seeking justice in our community stretching back to the founding of this parish in the 1920's. St. James has continued that legacy through the decades in championing for complete equality for our LGBTQ+ brothers and sisters, seeking an end to racism, and looking to partner with area churches to care for immigrant and refugee families in the Knoxville area.
Love Mercy
We strive to help and care for our members in times of trouble, as well as those in our neighborhood. For over 40 years now, the Helping Hands food pantry distributes needed groceries every other Saturday throughout the year. On weekdays, the Doorstep Ministry group provides sack lunches, assistance with utility bills, and KARM cards for those who come seeking help. Our members also volunteer with local organizations, such as Mobile Meals and Volunteer Ministry Center.
Walk Humbly
Our life together as a Christian community is first centered around God's altar in the Eucharist. Beautiful worship is one of the joys of our community, but so are the times of fellowship together. Through our worship and education ministries, prayer times, and hospitality functions, there are a variety of opportunities for our parishioners to connect, learn, and grow together in faith and love.
Prayer Requests
If you would like to request prayers for someone, please fill out the form below and an email will be automatically sent to the Church Office. For one month your requested prayers will be offered at the Altar and included in the Intercessory Prayers of the Daughters of the King.
Requests can be renewed by contacting the Church Office, 865-523-5687, or email, Deanna@stjamesknox.org.
Weekly Word
In our Newsletter that goes out each week, we read the Weekly Word, written by Fr. John Mark Wiggers. The collections of each brief message are filled with wisdom, encouragement, and points of connection for applying God's message in our everyday lives.
Giving
At St. James, we strive to cultivate generous hearts through the giving of our time, talent, and treasure towards the building up of the church, the transformation of our community, and the glory of God in all we do.
Click below to make a general offering or a special contribution toward any of our particular ministries. Please choose from the drop down list the fund you would like to give to.
