St James Episcopal Church

09/02/2026

It's the small moments that matter on Community Connections Sundays: greeting a guest by name, refilling a cup of hot coffee, sitting across from a new friend over breakfast, watching children share joy in the way only they can, handing out a bag of food that represents a lifeline.

In August, we proudly served over 113 guests from the food pantry and provided over 200 hot breakfasts. For CCS to run smoothly, and for each guest to feel seen and cared for, we need a minimum of 30 volunteers each month. Won't you join us?

09/01/2026

Thanks to the generosity of the St. James community, we collected hundreds of hygiene items and boxes full of art supplies! These gifts will go to students in the Culture Club at Scotlandville and Capitol High Schools. We're grateful for the chance to meet everyday needs like toothpaste and deodorant and to help students reach their creative potential with fresh markers, notebooks, and paint. Members of the Outreach Committee look forward to joining a Culture Club afternoon later in September!"

08/30/2026

Happy Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost! Join us for our 10:30 a.m. service on our YouTube channel.

🔗 https://youtube.com/live/1-IuznY0xEk?feature=share
Follow along with the bulletin:https://stjamesbr.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026.08.30-10am-225.pdf

Permission to reprint, podcast, and/or stream the music in this service is obtained from ONE LICENSE with license ​-729152. All rights reserved.

Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost - Holy Eucharist - August 30, 202...

08/28/2026

Interested in adding your voice to something timeless? The St. James Choir is ready to welcome you!

The St. James Choir (adults) rehearses on Wednesdays from 7-8:45 p.m., and sings most Sundays in the academic year, as well as special services like Evensong and Lessons & Carols. You do not need to be a professional musician to sing with us! You only need a good ear, a basic understanding of how to read music, and the willingness to commit to our schedule. The first rehearsal of the 2026/2027 season is Wednesday, August 26.

Contact Director of Music, Shannon Gallier, for more information or to express interest.

08/26/2026

How is God like a s'more? Find a St. James Sunday school student and they can tell you! Kicking off this year's Sunday school with Camp St. James was a blast. We learned some truths about God's character, got tangled up in the Name Game web, and shared some indoor s'mores with friends new and old. Missed us? Join us next Sunday as we dive into the Creation story together.

08/24/2026

The St. Cecilia Choir is back!

This advanced treble choir, made up of 5th-12th graders, spent the weekend in retreat at St. James. They worked on team building, vocal technique, sight singing, music theory, and took a deep dive into their repertoire for the fall. We even had a "favorite composers" bracket to determine which composers to add to our wall of fame in the Choir Room. (Winners: Edward Elgar, Joanna Forbes L'Estrange, and Benjamin Britten!)

Many thanks to our proctors, Kaitlyn Kelly, Caroline Kelly, and Gilana Warren for their help in making things run smoothly. We can't wait for you to hear this incredible choir on September 13!

08/21/2026

We want to wish a very special birthday to Director of Music, Shannon! We hope your birthday is as bright and amazing as you are. Thank you for all you do to keep the choirs and music at St. James unforgettable 🎂🎉

08/20/2026

There's nothing like getting together to enjoy a delicious meal and fellowship with others. Every month, The Bad Girls Book Club does just that! On Monday, the group got together to discuss their most recent read: The Kitchen House by Kathleen Grissom.

Join the group next month on Monday, September 21st for their next meeting where they'll go over The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife by Anna Johnston.

08/19/2026

Another start of the school year = another Blessing off the Backpacks and Back to School Bash! From motivational key chains, goodie bags, and a wonderful story read by Fr. Chris, to water games, Kona Ice, and delicious food, this year's bash was a blast!

Thank you to everyone who attended this year, and made it a great way to kick off the new school year. 🎒✏📚