St. James' Episcopal Church of Independence, Iowa

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St. James' Episcopal Church of Independence, Iowa

Historic church on the Heritage Trail A faithful small congregation attends Sunday services at 10:00 A.M. Priest in Residence: the Rev. Sean D. Burke, PhD. St.

Established in 1858, this charming historic church has opened its doors to the community since 1863 when the cornerstone was laid for the building. Deacon: the Rev. Sue Ann Raymond
Senior Warden: Marilyn Basquin

Holy Eucharist: 1st, 3rd, and 5th Sunday of each month
Morning Prayer: 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month

Today, more than 150 years later, St. James' is a place where all are we

lcome as we gather for worship, fellowship, and service. We are blessed by the leadership of our Deacon, The Rev. Sue Ann Raymond, who models Christian service in her ministry among us. We are also blessed by the ministry of our Priest-in-Residence, The Rev. Dr. Sean D. Burke, a biblical scholar who teaches at Luther College in Decorah, Iowa. James' is known for the beauty of our worship and for our service to the world. Blessed by God through our common prayer, we go out to serve the world through our free community meal outreach and providing for the educational needs of children in Guatemala. James' is a welcoming community, where all are invited to receive God's Sacraments.

05/29/2026

04/27/2026

Happy May Day 2026!
St. James' Sunday church service is at 10:00 a.m.
Find us at 202 2nd Avenue NE in Independence,
All are welcome here.

04/04/2026

Join us for 10:00 a.m. Sunday Easter service April 5th
202 2nd Avenue NE in Independence
We wish ALL to experience the Love of God who gave his only Son that we might have eternal life.

02/23/2026

St. James' March Lenten Calendar

02/20/2026

Hot Dog Friday free Community Meal is canceled today
due to Winter storm
Stay home and stay safe!

01/27/2026

On the calendar for February 2026 . . . . . .
Hopefully it brings warmer weather!

01/23/2026

Hot Dog Friday's free Community meal is cancelled Friday January 23, 2026 due to the frigid temperatures expected.

Stay safe and stay warm!

01/02/2026

Happy New Year!
May 2026 bring peace and joy to all.

12/22/2025

Please join us for our 5:00 p.m. Christmas Eve service. St. James' Church is located at 202 2nd Avenue NE in Independence, Iowa.

We wish all a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

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Independence, IA

Telephone

+13193344297

Website

http://facebook.com/st.jamesindee

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