St. James Episcopal Church Online

Regular Sunday Schedule

7:45 am: Holy Eucharist (Rite I)
9:00 am: Holy Eucharist (Rite II)
Nursery provided; Children's Church offered for children K-5 through 3rd grade
10:10 am: Christian Formation classes for all ages; nursery provided
11:00 am: Sung Holy Eucharist (Rite II) Nursery provided;
Children's Church offered for children K-5 through 3rd grade Sept-May.

Weekdays (year round)

Mon.-Fri. Morning Prayer at 8:30 AM
Mon. Faith Seeking Understanding at 6:30 PM in the Parish Life Center
Wed. Holy Eucharist at 6:30 pm
Thurs. Bible Study at 10:45 AM
Fri. Centering Prayer at 1:00 PM

Parish News

ECW Diocesan Convention

Saturday, February 14

8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

The Episcopal Church Women of St. James would like to invite all women to the 93rd convention of the Episcopal Church Women of the Diocese of Upper South Carolina on Saturday, February 14, 2015.

February 17, 5:30-7:00 p.m.
in the Parish Life Center

This annual event, hosted by our youth, begins with the Burning of the Palms at 5:30 p.m. The palms blessed on Palm Sunday last year will be burned for use as ashes on Ash Wednesday. If you saved your palms from last year, bring them to throw on the fire.

Pancakes will be served immediately after the Burning of the Palms. Cost for the Pancake Supper is $4/person; max. $12/family. Proceeds go to the EYC Mission Fund.

Pancake Olympics for children begin at 6:15 p.m.

Ash Wednesday February 18

St. James will offer four services of Holy Eucharist with imposition of ashes at the followin times:

7:00 a.m.
12:00 noon
4:00 p.m. This service is especially designed for children and their families.
6:30 p.m.

Annual St. James Oyster Roast--Sign up Now!

Saturday, February 7

4:30-8:00 p.m.

Friends,

It is almost time for the St. James Oyster Roast 2015! St. James members, friends and the community are invited to join for fellowship and good food. Here are the details:

Where: St. James, beside the PLC

When: Feb. 7th, 4:30pm -8pm

What: Oyster roast with chili, Thomas Creek beer, wine and sweet treats

Cost: $35/person, Not eating oysters- $20/person

Coming Events

Faith Seeking Understanding

Monday, February 2, 2015 - 6:30pm

This class is based on the catechumenate: an ancient term for the spiritual and theological training that one received prior to baptism. At St. James, we believe that education is life-long process and vital to becoming personally transformed to be disciples of Jesus Christ.

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Children's Choir

Wednesday, February 4, 2015 - 3:00pm

For boys and girls in grades 1-5.

Meets Wednesdays from 3:00-3:45 PM.

The curriculum is flexible, and sub-groups can be made to fit the ages and experience levels of the children participating. Members of the Children’s Choir learn about music, singing, faith, and friendship; they also begin to participate in Sunday worship.

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Youth Choir

Wednesday, February 4, 2015 - 5:20pm

Middle/High School young men and women are invited to join.

Meets Wednesdays from 5:20-6:20 PM.

The Youth Choir sings regular choir music as well as a variety of new and traditional hymns and spirituals. Curriculum is from the Royal School of Church Music.

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St. James Adult Choir

Wednesday, February 4, 2015 - 7:30pm

Meets Wednesdays from 7:30-9:00 PM, and Sundays at 10:15 AM (for the 11 AM service).

This group is open to all those who enjoy singing and who love active participation in the liturgy of the Episcopal Church. All ages, beginning with high school, college and on up, are invited to join: new members are needed and welcomed!

The Adult Choir sings each week at the 11:00 AM service and also prepares special music for Advent, Christmas, Holy Week, and Easter.

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Centering Prayer

Friday, February 6, 2015 - 1:00pm

We are reading the book, The Cloud of Unknowing, and spending time in silent prayer.

[More info]