Welcome to St. James' Episcopal Church! All are welcome here as we know and serve God by serving others.

Welcome Visitors!

We are glad you are here! Whether you are searching for a spiritual connection or have been a practicing Christian for many years, we know you will find a home at St. James' Episcopal Church.

Our church fully embraces the motto “The Episcopal Church Welcomes You.” We are affirming, and welcoming of all people, including those of all races, ethnicities, genders, orientations, political views, ages, and more. You are welcome here.

Please click here to view a welcome message from Fr. Mike Sowards.

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What We Believe

As Episcopalians, we believe in and follow the teachings of Jesus Christ, whose life, death, and resurrection saved the world.

We believe that God loves you – no exceptions.

The Episcopal Church embraces a legacy of inclusion, aspiring to tell and exemplify God’s love for every human being; people of all genders and sexual orientations serve as bishops, priests, and deacons in our church. Laypeople and clergy work together in leadership and governance.

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Our Mission

St. James' mission is "knowing and serving God by serving others."

We grow closer to God through the offering of our generous spirits and willing hands. We show and grow in God's love through our service to others. Our mission is carried out through service within the parish and through our outreach efforts.

What to Expect

We offer worship services on Saturdays at 5pm, Sundays at 8am, and Sundays at 10am. All services include prayer, readings from Scripture, and a sermon. We always celebrate Communion together and all baptized Christians are welcome to receive, regardless of denomination or age.

Though all our services follow the same format, each one provides a slightly different experience.

  • Saturday, 5pm:  This service is 45 minutes in length and is entirely spoken. There is no organ music or the singing of hymns.
  • Sunday, 8am: This service includes organ music and the singing of hymns. It is generally a calmer service.
  • Sunday, 10am: This service is our largest (and loudest) service. The service includes organ music, the singing of hymns, and a full choir. Most families with children attend this service as the Church School meets at 10am.

When you arrive, enter our driveway off of Germantown Pike. Please be careful, as our parking lot is one-way in and one-way out (exiting onto Evansburg Rd.) After parking, make your way to the church entrance.

Enter the sanctuary, our main worship space, through the large red doors at the front of the church. You can also enter through the office door located off the parking lot. If you require an accessible entrance, please enter through the office door.

When you enter, an usher will greet you and provide you with a printed bulletin. The bulletin contains everything you need. You can view a sample bulletin here.

Following the service, Fr. Mike greets the congregation as they exit. If you are attending the Sunday 10am service, please join us for Coffee Hour in Platts Hall.

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