Stewardship 2024: Our Programs | St. James Parish

Dear Parish Family,

The Colonna family can list off several St. James programs that make an impact on our household. The children love the Easter celebrations in the Spring, the entire family enjoys the Parish Picnic at Mt. Lebanon Chapel in the summer, this fall we’re looking forward to Wednesday night Suppers, and the list goes on. What is your favorite program at St. James? Do you have a memory tied to one of these programs that sparked joy in your life and helped draw you closer to your community Parish, and closer to Jesus?

These programs bring us together as a church family. They give us a chance to have fellowship, community, and gather in a place with loved ones. We are thankful for those who plan and execute the events. However, YOU are the one who funds the programs and events. Thank you.

Pledging, Tithing, Giving, Donating. Regardless of what you call it, the Lord has blessed us with the ability to fund and operate our beautiful St James Parish that we all call home. We are fortunate to offer programs 12 months out of the year to engage every member of our congregation. However these programs do cost us to operate each year.

Each year we create the budget, and the calendar, to make sure these great programs are offered. We start with the total sum of the Annual Pledge and then determine what Programs will be offered, added, or changed. As our Parish pledging increases, so does our ability to offer more in our Programs.

As you think about your family’s ability to make an annual pledge, please think about the Programs you have enjoyed over the years. We want to keep offering everything you and your family need to call St. James Parish home, and we want to do it in a way that meets all our needs.

Thank you.

Rachel Colonna

St. James Vestry

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Stewardship Committee 2024-25

Nate Cook

Stewardship Committee 2024-2025

Mary McLean Evans

Stewardship Committee 2024-2025

Elizabeth Hinshaw

Stewardship Committee 2024-2025

David Jarrett

Stewardship Committee 2024-2025

Kristine Montalto

Stewardship Committee 2024-2025

Grace North

Stewardship Committee 2024-2025

Katherine Pitts

Stewardship Committee 2024-2025

Lin Spears

Stewardship Committee Member 2023-2024

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We extend a sincere welcome to you and we hope you will come and find your place at St. James. We have long been an active, working church with parishioners who play a vital role in parish ministries and community life. The range of St. James' ministries is as broad as the interests of its members.

Christian Formation for children endeavors to support and supplement the family's efforts to raise children as followers of Christ. Children's Formation includes Sunday classes as well as seasonal festivals and intergenerational events. Preschool ages 2 to 5 years, and grades 1 through 5 use a lectionary-based curriculum enhanced with art and music. Middle school classes include confirmation preparation and current event issues. Senior high classes engage in weekly Bible study from a young person's perspective.

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On Sunday, we will be offering the following services:

8:00 AM: Worship at St. James Parish- Holy Eucharist Rite I
9:10 AM: Faith Formation & Sunday School Hour
10:15 AM: Worship at St. James Parish- Holy Eucharist Rite II

Wednesday Eucharist

Holy Eucharist Rite II - 12:10 p.m.

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St. James Parish occupies a full city block in downtown Wilmington, surrounded by Market St., 3rd Street, Dock Street, and 4th Street. Parking is available through the week and on Sundays on Market, 3rd, Dock and 4th Streets, adjacent to the church. Although the street parking is free, please note that on weekdays, parking on Market, 3rd and 4th Streets (other than the block of 4th Street behind the church property) is restricted to 2 hours, after which parking fines may be imposed by the City of Wilmington.

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Membership at St. James, as with any other Episcopal parish, is governed by Canonical requirements of the Episcopal Church. It begins with the Sacrament of Holy Baptism, it continues with confirmation or reception by a bishop of the Episcopal Church, and it is maintained through a continuing commitment to the mission and ministries of the local parish.

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