An important part of our heritage as Episcopalians is that our lives are centered around worship which engages the energies of the entire congregation, rather than a performance by the clergy. Therefore, full and deliberate participation by everyone is encouraged by singing hymns, psalms, and canticles; in reciting prayers together; and by joining together in the sacrament of Holy Eucharist. Central to our worship experience is the Book of Common Prayer, an excellent liturgical resource which contains prayers, psalms, service liturgies, and lectionaries, providing a strong base for Christian faith and worship.
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Weekday Morning Prayer
Thursday, Nov 21, 2024, 8:00 AM
JOIN THE ZOOM
Morning Prayer is live on Zoom! Tune in on weekday mornings at 8:00 am for Morning Prayer and join us for a time of prayer, fellowship and a little bit of music. Below are some resources for next week's Morning Prayer and the Z...
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Choir Rehearsal
Thursday, Nov 21, 2024, 7:00 PM
Thursdays | 7:00-8:30 p.m. | Choir Room
All who are interested are warmly invited to join the St. James Choir for our weekly evening practice. Choir practice always begins with vocal warm-ups. As a transition from warmups, we sing through th...
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Holy Eucharist - Rite I
Sunday, Nov 24, 2024, 8:00 AM
Come worship with us at St. James! Our 8:00 a.m. service follows the Rite I liturgy. With Rite I you’ll find the language to be similar to old English and partake in a more traditional service without the use of hymns. New to St. James or the ...
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Holy Eucharist - Rite II
Sunday, Nov 24, 2024, 10:15 AM
Come worship with us at St. James! The 10:15 a.m. service is Rite II and so you’ll hear our choir along with more contemporary language. Wiggling, giggling, and sharing are welcome in all services but the 10:15 has a special place for our lit...
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Thanksgiving Service at Mt. Lebanon Chapel
Sunday, Nov 24, 2024, 5:00 PM
Sunday, November 24| 5:00 p.m. | Mt. Lebanon Chapel Save the date! our St. James Youth will be leading us in a special time of thanksgiving and worship at Mt. Lebanon Chapel. Join us as “we gather together to ask the Lord’s Blessing” and a...
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Did you know St. James has an Altar Flowers Ministry?
You have an opportunity to remember a loved one by donating flowers to our Sunday worship services at the downtown campus. The flower arrangements on the altar add a beautiful touch, and the name of your loved one is included in the bulletin. Once services conclude on Sunday, the Flower Guild delivers the flowers to a member …
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FALL SCHEDULE
Sunday Following Labor Day through the Sunday Before Memorial Day
- 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 & Online Worship
Summer Services at St. James
Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day (Summer Schedule)
- 8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist R…
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Join us for online worship on Sunday mornings. Service starts at 10:15 a.m. EST
If the below link is broken, please visit our YouTube Page or our Facebook Page to access the livestream.
CLICK HERE to download the Service Bulletins.
An important part of our heritage as Episcopalians is that our lives are centered around worship which engages the energies of the entire congregation, rather than a performance by the clergy. Therefore, full and deliberate participation by everyone is encouraged by singing hymns, psalms, and canticles; in reciting prayers together; and by joining together in the sacrament of Ho…
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The musical heritage of the Episcopal Church is one of the world's richest and most deeply spiritual musical traditions, and music is a central part of our liturgy at St. James.
Sacred music is a form of prayer and enables us to express that which is otherwise inexpressible. It enables us to touch the central depth of our humanness and opens a door that enables us to know the pr…
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Baptisms at St. James Parish
Baptism is a powerful, transformational moment for the entire faith community at which we welcome our newest members, vow to support them, and in so doing reaffirm our own baptismal vows. The Episcopal Church understands that baptism confers full membership in the Church, including participation in Holy Communion. Though baptism is an offering and ce…
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Confirmation is the sacramental rite in which the candidates "express a mature commitment to Christ, and receive strength from the Holy Spirit through prayer and the laying on of hands by a bishop" (BCP, p. 860). Those who were baptized at an early age and those baptized as adults without laying on of hands by a bishop are expected to make a mature public affirmation of their fai…
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Weddings at St. James Episcopal Church
The occasion of a wedding is a sacred one, for it involves two people making a lifelong commitment before God and other witnesses. A wedding at St. James is a worship service and deserves serious and careful planning. At St. James, we consider it a privilege to be part of your wedding.
St. James clergy must be consulted at least 90 days b…
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For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor rulers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord. - Romans 8:38-39
Paul's words to the church in Rome are a source of profound comfort to Christians in times of loss, grief,…
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Advent is a time of joy and anticipation. Come join online and in-person opportunities to worship and engage with your St. James family. Please refer to the schedule below to see what offerings and services best fit your family! We hope to see you soon.
Weekday Morning Prayer
JOIN THE ZOOM
Morning Prayer is live on Zoom! Tune in on weekday mornings at 8:00 am for Morning Prayer and join us for a time of prayer, fellowship and a little bit of music. Below are some resources for next week's Morning Prayer and the Z...
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Weekday Morning Prayer
JOIN THE ZOOM
Morning Prayer is live on Zoom! Tune in on weekday mornings at 8:00 am for Morning Prayer and join us for a time of prayer, fellowship and a little bit of music. Below are some resources for next week's Morning Prayer and the Z...
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A Message from the Music Director Search Committee
The search for a new St. James Director of Music is officially underway! The search committee for our next music director has been selected and the members are as follows: Co- Chairs: Rev. Gray Hodsdon and Dawn Carter Billie Holland ...
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Remembering Our Loved Ones
At the morning services on Sunday, November 3rd (All Saints' Sunday), we will remember the dearly departed as we toll the bell during the Prayers of the People.
If you have someone who has died in the past year (November 1, 2023 through pres...
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Epiphany Eve Service
Sunday, January 5 | 5:00 p.m. | Mt. Lebanon Chapel Follow the star and join our Youth at Mt. Lebanon Chapel for a very special Epiphany service.
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2024 Christmas Pageant
Sunday, December 22 | 10:15 a.m. | St. James Parish & Livestream Save the date! On the Fourth Sunday of Advent, our parish Children’s Ministries will present the Christmas Pageant. You won’t want to miss this special telling of Jesus’ birth.
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Lessons and Carols
Sunday, December 8 | 4:00 p.m. | St. James Parish Make plans to join us for Lessons and Carols featuring our St. James Choir! Together we’ll welcome the season of Advent with song and scripture.
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Thanksgiving Service at Mt. Lebanon Chapel
Sunday, November 24| 5:00 p.m. | Mt. Lebanon Chapel Save the date! our St. James Youth will be leading us in a special time of thanksgiving and worship at Mt. Lebanon Chapel. Join us as “we gather together to ask the Lord’s Blessing” and a...
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Holy Eucharist - Rite II
Come worship with us at St. James! The 10:15 a.m. service is Rite II and so you’ll hear our choir along with more contemporary language. Wiggling, giggling, and sharing are welcome in all services but the 10:15 has a special place for our lit...
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Holy Eucharist - Rite I
Come worship with us at St. James! Our 8:00 a.m. service follows the Rite I liturgy. With Rite I you’ll find the language to be similar to old English and partake in a more traditional service without the use of hymns. New to St. James or the ...
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Choir Rehearsal
Thursdays | 7:00-8:30 p.m. | Choir Room
All who are interested are warmly invited to join the St. James Choir for our weekly evening practice. Choir practice always begins with vocal warm-ups. As a transition from warmups, we sing through th...
Read More
SJP: Holy Eucharist Rite I
Come worship with us at St. James! Our 8:00 a.m. service follows the Rite I liturgy. With Rite I you’ll find the language to be similar to old English and partake in a more traditional service without the use of hymns. New to St. James or the ...
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Sunday Worship: 10:15 a.m. Rite II
Come worship with us at St. James! The 10:15 a.m. service is Rite II and so you’ll hear our choir along with more modern language. Wiggling, giggling, and sharing are welcome in all services but the 10:15 has a special place for our littles. ...
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Sunday Worship: 8:00 a.m. Rite I
Come worship with us at St. James! Our 8:00 a.m. service follows the Rite I liturgy. With Rite I you’ll find the language to be similar to old English and partake in a more traditional service without the use of hymns. New to St. James or the ...
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A Special Edition- From the Rector: June 2023
Dear Parish Family,
On June 1st, we mark together the second anniversary of my first day as Rector of St. James. In many ways these two years have passed by so quickly. At the same time, I am deeply proud and grateful for all that God has ca...
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Summer Worship: 8:00 a.m. Rite I
Come worship with us at St. James! Our 8:00 a.m. service follows the Rite I liturgy. With Rite I you’ll find the language to be similar to old English and partake in a more traditional service without the use of hymns. New to St. James or the ...
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Wednesday Eucharist
Join us in the St. James Chapel for a Noonday Eucharist. Come partake in Holy Communion each Wednesday throughout the year.
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Around the Parish: Meet the Choir
We see and hear the St. James Choir each week, and we might know the faces. With the July Grapevine, we begin to introduce the members of the choir, beginning with those who have served longest, and who share what it’s like to lift our praises...
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Rector
Associate Rector
Worship Ministry Co-Chair
Interim Director of Music
