The phrase "Walk in love" is borrowed from a letter Paul wrote to Ephesians in which he discusses the Christian understanding of love: to "Love your neighbor as yourself:' Indeed, walking in love is integral to the Christian tradition; at the same time, essential and secularly connected to each of our hearts. As a young adult, wishing to honestly engage in a reflection of love, my mind projects past the static, screened portrayals that streamed romcoms and pop lyrics are soaked with into something deeper: love as paradox. Paradox as recognizing the relationship between two highly differing experiences which do not negate each other like contradiction does. Instead, when paired together, vastness opens up so wide, we can hold each separate concept in our hands and feel the infiniteness of life swirl within us. Paradox is a flipped coin, currency; a battery, energy. Love must be a paradox.

Election Day Prayers and Community: The nave will be open for prayer and quiet reflection on Tuesday, November 5 from 10 am - 9 pm. The labyrinth will be open the entire time and Evening Prayer will be at 5:30 pm. We offer this not as a way to escape but rather to ground ourselves so that we may respond to others from a place of loving God and neighbor. There will be chili and games in the parish hall from 6 pm - 8:30 pm. This is not a watch party, a time to debate, or an avoidance of the issues. We are making space to be together in what is an anxious time for many. We gather to bear witness that faith and community will help us to do justice, love mercy, and walk humbly with God no matter the viciousness of political rhetoric or who gets elected.

St. James is proud to offer gathering space for ministry groups within the church and community groups with a shared mission to provide outreach to our neighbors, Here are some of the gatherings that occur on a regular basis:

ABSTRACT: [Episcopal News Service] More than two dozen Episcopal churches, large and small, across the United States are hosting pumpkin patches in October. Pumpkins cover church lawns not only to provide a place where parishioners and others can purchase the orange gourds for fall decorating or Halloween jack-o’-lanterns but also where their communities can come together for some fall fun.

The launch of our annual stewardship campaign is a cherished time for our St. James family to come together in faith and generosity. By now, you should have received your pledge intention card in the mail, but if it hasn't arrived, don't worry! Simply click on the image of the card below to download and print your own copy. Your thoughtful pledge - no matter the size - plays a crucial role in supporting the many facets of our church's mission and ministry. Every gift, whether made through automatic payments online or through weekly or monthly checks, nurtures our community's spiritual growth and outreach initiatives, reinforcing our shared commitment to service and connection. Lets embark on this journey together, ensuring that St. James continues to thrive as a welcoming and vibrant sanctuary for all.

100 YEARS OF ST. JAMES MINISTRY - Listen to the recognizable voices of 21 of your St. James brothers and sisters who shared their stories in our recently produced Centennial Audio Documentary by clicking on the image to the RIGHT. The final edited program turned out to be just under 3 hours in length, but the content is so rich, it would have been a shame to make it any shorter. The way it is produced, you can listen to it in parts at your convenience. Interpretations of the meaning of the words "church" and "neighbor" are discussed as well as insights related to the personal journeys that brought these members to St. James. Some of the demographic changes that have occurred in our congregation over the past 100 years are also discussed as well as many of the blessings received through the meaningful work performed by our Justice Knox, Daughters of the King, Episcopal Church Women, Helping Hands, Doorstep, and other ministry groups. The vital importance of continued efforts to encourage youth & family partici