St. James' Church in the City of New York 1810-2010
by Francis J. Sypher, Jr.
with a foreword by
Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Mpilo Tutu

$35.00

A major event in the yearlong bicentennial celebration of St. James’ Church is the publication of a newly written and researched history of the parish’s 200 years.

Written by New York historian Francis J. Sypher Jr., St. James’ Church in the City of New York, 1810-2010 spans more than 200 years starting with the church's origins at the beginning of the nineteenth century to the present day. Through meticulous research and new archival material unearthed over the last few years, Sypher looks at the parish's mission, trials, and accomplishments in every generation, a mission that began in a country parish formed just 34 years after the signing of the Declaration of Independence. This is an enlightening look at its history that will change the way readers see St. James’, giving a new perspective on the neighborhood in which it was founded. These pages depict vivid scenes of what life was like on the Upper East Side during the early nineteenth century. We soon see the parish beginning to make a name in its sprawling neighborhood as a place for fellowship, mission work, music, and Christian education—all of which still thrive in the parish today. Fascinating historical pictures add to this look into a piece of New York history. 

St. James’ Church in the City of New York 1810 - 2010 explores the three major themes that the church embodies: neighborhood, mission, and leadership, and how these have expanded over the decades. While St. James’ has always been about its people, the stories behind its distinguished array of Rectors are fascinating. Readers are given a full picture of every rector and momentous occasions in the church’s history are covered in absorbing detail. This history of St. James’ first two hundred years brings us to what we see today, a church that continues to flourish in the community and beyond, offering rich programs in worship, education, outreach, music, and community service. And it gives us a sense of the St. James’ of the future.

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