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Whether you are searching for a new church home from another Christian faith, are new to Baton Rouge and seeking an Episcopal Church, or elsewhere on your faith journey, we invite you to join us in worship and fellowship.
St. James is located in downtown Baton Rouge on Convention at No. Fourth Street. You will appreciate the spiritual atmosphere of our historic English Gothic Revival church. Free parking is available across the street, and our professionally staffed nursery for infants and toddlers is open during the Sunday morning services, should you choose to use it. Read more about St. James here.
Christian Education classes for all ages are offered at 10:00 a.m. Or, join us for "coffee hour" fellowship in the Parish Hall parlor, following any of the morning services.
You are welcome at St. James.
God's Peace,
The Very Rev. J. Mark Holland,
Rector
What's Happening at St. James
This Sunday at 10:00 a.m.
Young children and lower elementary-aged children experience the multi-sensory, atrium-based Catechesis of the Good Shepherd on the second floor of the Parish Hall.
Fifth and sixth graders join for The Gap in the Work Room on the first floor of the Ministries Center; middle schoolers meet for re:Form in the Youth Room on the first floor of the Ministries Center.
Grey's Theology is for high schoolers, and meets at 2:00 p.m.
The Challenge of Jesus is a DVD-based program on John Dominic Crossan's work being facilitated by Mtr. Mary Ann Garrett and Dr. Ann Holmes for adults in the Media Room on the first floor of the Ministries Center. They will not meet this Sunday, May 13 (Mother's Day), but will return for the final session next Sunday, May 20.
The nursery is professionally staffed and open from 8:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. for your infants and toddlers, as you desire or need it. Pagers are available for your peace of mind.
Wizards and Wonders: A Hero's Journey with Harry Potter
Join us for Vacation Bible School 2012: Wizards & Wonders - A Hero's Journey with Harry Potter
June 18-20 -- 9 a.m. 'til noon and a Family Event on Wednesday, June 20 from 6-8 p.m.
Based on the Harry Potter books, this program brings your whole family together for fun and learning. Wizards and Wonders will surprise you in how well it deals with Christian themes in the popular children's series. Through drama, crafts and games, participants connect the hero's story to Bible stories. In an engaging set of experiences, mirroring some of Harry's, you will explore issues of identity, alliances, team work, spiritual gifts, life's direction, temptations, moral choices, courage and faith.
Download the Registration Form, complete and return to the church office.
Worship Services
Sundays
- 7:30 a.m. - A quiet service of Holy Eucharist, Rite I in the church
- 9:00 a.m. - Holy Eucharist, Rite II in the church with traditional music, and the Children's Choirs during the school year
- 9:00 a.m. - Holy Eucharist, Rite II in the Chapel with praise music by the Contemporary Worship Musicians (Note new time in 2012; prelude begins at 8:55)
- 11:00 a.m. - Holy Eucharist, Rite II in the church with traditional music led by the Adult Choir
- 5:00 p.m. - A more informal Holy Eucharist, Rite II service in the chapel
Wednesdays
- Noon - Holy Eucharist, Rite II with emphasis on prayers for healing and anointing with oil (unction)
