WEEKLY EVENTS
Sunday Worship Services
All are welcome! We gather in the church every Sunday for 8:00 am Holy Eucharist and the 10:15 am Holy Eucharist with Choir (livestreamed to YouTube).
Sunday Offerings for Children
Our Staffed Nursery is open every Sunday and welcomes children ages 5 and under. Our Children’s Chapel takes place during the 10:15 am service.
Adult Forum
Join us between services at 9:00 am in the Parish Library for Adult Forum.
Coffee Hour
Everyone is invited to enjoy a delicious array of treats together at coffee hour after the 10:15 am Sunday Service.
Weekday Services
We also offer weekly Noonday Prayer (12:00 pm Monday–Wednesday via Zoom) and Compline (8:00 pm Monday–Thursday via Zoom). Healing Eucharist is at 9 am in the church the second and the fourth Thursday of every month.
Bible Studies
Bible Study is at 9:00 am in the parish library the first and third Thursday of each month. Women’s Bible Study is at 6 pm in the library on the third Thursday of each month.
Sacred Ground Course Offered
Pastor Joe is offering the Sacred Ground course with time and day to be determined by the group. Contact Pastor Joe to get your name on this list: rector@saintjames.org; 434-249-3868
Inquirers’ Class
Pastor Joe is offering an inquirers’ class to all who are interested in learning more about St. James Church, The Episcopal Church, and Christianity in general. Contact Joe if you are interested: rector@saintjames.org; 434-249-3868
SPECIAL EVENTS CALENDAR
September
WELCOME BACK SUNDAY
Sunday, September 13, 2026
Our new program year begins. We welcome back Choir, Adult Forum, Coffee Hour, Nursery, and Children’s Chapel.
BACK TO SCHOOL SUNDAY (Blessing of The Backpacks)
Sunday, September 20, 2026
Join us at the 10:15 am service as we gather to celebrate and welcome academy students, along with ALL students, faculty, staff, and families! Together, we will offer up our prayers for a wonderful, safe, and inspiring new academic year. A special highlight of our service will be the “Blessing of the Backpacks.” We invite each student to bring an item that represents their educational journey to be blessed as they start the school year. Whether it is an eraser, binder, computer, pencil, folder, or any other school item, bring it along to the altar so we can pray over it and jump-start the year with encouragement!
October
Car Show
Saturday, October 3, 2026
10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Calling all car enthusiasts for a day of beautiful cars, food and community.
Blessing of The Animals
Sunday, October 4, 2026
Celebrate the ministry of St. Francis and bring your pets for a blessing after the 8 am service or 10:15 am service. Blessings available until 1pm at the mounting block and Mac Hall picnic area. All animals, including horses, are welcome!
Fall into Winter Festival
Wednesday, October 28, 2026
4:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Mac Hall Lawn
Pumpkin carving, family activities, Trunk-or-Treat, food and live bluegrass music. We will be cleaning out the pumpkins October 27 at 6 pm if you want to volunteer.
November
Family Dinner Night & Advent Wreath Workshop
Sunday, November 22, 2026
5:00 pm to 6:30 pm
Blessing of The Hounds
A Thanksgiving Day tradition at St. James
Thursday, November 26, 2026
10 am at the Pony Ring. Parking in lower field (donations appreciated).
Videos by Tom Iglehart for St. James
December
Service of Remembrance
Thursday, December 17, 2026 at 7 pm
A reflective and quiet approach to Christmas for anyone grieving a loss–this contemplative, prayerful setting promises respite to weary hearts.
Lessons and Carols
Sunday, December 20, 2026 at 9 am
Greening of the Church
Sunday, December 20, 2026 at 10 am
Decorate the church for the Christmas season.
Christmas Eve Family Service and Live Nativity
Thursday, December 24, 2026 at 4:30 pm
Immerse yourself in the Christmas Story through a guided nativity experience. Includes carols, communion, costumes and cocoa!
Christmas Eve Holy Eucharist
Thursday, December 24, 2026 at 9 pm
Experience the joy, peace and hope of a traditional Christmas Eve Holy Eucharist Service at Saint James. Music and carols begin at 8:30 pm.
Christmas Day Eucharist
Friday, December 25, 2026 at 10 am
Gather together for a warm, intimate and reflective service that celebrates the birth of Christ.
January
Baptisms of our Lord
Sunday, January 10, 2027
No Children’s Chapel or Adult Forum
Family Dinner Night
Sunday, January 24, 2027
Children of all ages and their grown-ups are invited-including those who are brand new or have never visited Saint James before. It’s going to be a warm, welcoming change to get to know each other and learn what’s coming up for families at Saint James.
February
Shrove Tuesday “Mardi Gras on Monkton”
Tuesday, February 9, 2027 4:00 pm to 7:30 pm
Pancakes, Jazz and Jambalaya. All are welcome
Ash Wednesday
Wednesday, February 10, 2027
Service at noon and 7:00 pm
Deer Creek Chorale at Saint James
Sunday, February 28, 2027 at 3:00 pm
March
Holy Week and Easter Services
Palm Sunday
Sunday, March 21, 2027
Beginning of Holy Week
Labyrinth Walk
Wednesday, March 24, 2027
Rectory Property at 7pm
Maundy Thursday
Thursday, March 25, 2027
Service at 7pm
Good Friday
Friday, March 26, 2027
Service at 7pm
Stations of the Cross at Noon (begins at the church); Solemn Collects at 7 pm
Easter Vigil and Baptism Service
Saturday, March 27, 2027
7:30pm
Easter Sunday Services at 9am and 11am
Egg Hunt at 10:15am
Sunday, March 28, 2027
(No Children’s Chapel, Nursery, Adult Forum)
April
The My Lady’s Manor Steeplechase
April 10, 2027
Blessing at Manor Races
Kids Clothing & Gear Swap Drop-off and Setup
April 15, 2027
9:00 am to 12:00 pm
May
Blessing of the Bikes
Sunday, May 2, 2027 at noon
Saint James Church is pleased to invite the community to a special Blessing of the Bikes event, celebrating both faith and fellowship among all who enjoy traveling on two wheels.
Spring into Summer
Thursday, May 27, 2027 at 5:30pm
Mark your calendars for our annual Spring into Summer dinner event on Thursday, May 27, from 5:30–8:00 pm at the pavilion. Enjoy an evening designed to delight all ages, featuring dinner, creative arts and crafts, live music, and a bounce house. It’s a joyful way to welcome the season and gather together as a community—we look forward to celebrating with you!
July
July 4th Morning Prayer Service
10am
We offer morning prayer service at the church at 10 am on Independence Day.
Following the service for those who want to participate and listen, the Declaration of Independence is read aloud.
St. James Feast Day
July 25
August
Shorts and Sandals
