Charlie Barton, Rector Saint James is a place where one can engage with the wisdom of the ages found in scripture, two thousand years of Christian practice, and the strength of a faithful local community. We have worshiped here since 1750. Saint James has deep roots. But new shoots continue to burst forth. Why? - Because the Holy Spirit chooses to continue to enliven long time members and to attract new ones. We value people who have been here for generations and we welcome new members. We have the expectation that every person who comes here has gifts that can build up the body. Faithful Christian living requires a balance of prayer, study, stewardship and action. Worship forms and prepares us for life. Prayer and study are the very things that allow us to envision and undertake right actions. When our life is grounded in God, our work in the world becomes the means through which God can change us and others. The ways we view, and use, our time, talent and treasure form us as surely as the prayers we say or the things we do in worship. Stewardship is the concrete expression of our priorities in life- our calendars and our checkbooks display what we actually value most. The challenge for most of us as we move through life is to keep focused on things that are truly essential in spite of all the competing claims on our time and attention. We want to be intentional about stewardship because the way we use our resources is a statement of our faith. Prayer, study, stewardship and action are the means of Christian formation at Saint James. We gather here to help one another find, and be found by, the God who loves us. You are looking at this site because something has drawn you here. Come and be with us. Then let's discover, together, that to which God is calling us. These are the communities in my charge. If you have questions or would like to discover how to become a part of one of these communities, please contact me at .
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Loree Penner, Associate Rector These are the communities in my charge. If you have questions or would like to discover how to become a part of one of these communities, please contact me at .
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Art Callaham, Curate These are the communities in my charge. If you have questions or would like to discover how to become a part of one of these communities, please contact me at .
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