Parish Life events are great opportunities to invite friends to St. James’! To register for events, or for more information, contact Grace Beacham.

Worship with us during Advent and Christmas.

Explore your generosity.

At Christmastide, we are reminded of God's gifts and inspired to generosity. Learn more about our Altar Guild ministries and Clergy Discretionary Fund and prayerfully consider supporting these causes.

Enjoy one of our many holiday activities:

Thu., Dec. 1 — 3:30 - 7:00 p.m.
Advent Wreath Making Workshop [learn more] [register]

Sun., Dec. 4 — 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
The Christmas Boutique [learn more]

Sat., Dec. 10 — 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Gingerbread House Workshop [learn more] [register]

Sun., Dec. 11 — 4:00 p.m.
Christmas Pageant [learn more]

Tue., Dec. 13 — 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
All-Parish Christmas Caroling and Festive Supper [learn more] [register]

Tue., Dec. 13, by 7:30 p.m.
“Share the Joy” Delivery Day [learn more]

Advent Wreath Making Workshop
A festive occasion for all ages. Create your own Advent wreath with our supply of beautiful fresh greens and berries and candles on a straw wreath. Supper is served, and seasonal music sets the mood. Young children need supervision. $25/wreath; dinner an additional $5/person. Help cut greens for this event on the morning of Wed., Nov. 30.

Christmas Boutique
A longtime tradition and Community Festival fundraiser, the Christmas Boutique is a day of Christmas shopping for the parish and its guests. Drop by and visit one of our many unique vendors selling children's clothing, jewelry, toys, cashmere wraps, holiday gifts, and much more!

Gingerbread House Workshop
A magical morning spent decorating your own Gingerbread House. An incredible assortment of decorative candy is provided—you bring the ideas. $40/house; pizza lunch is $5 additional; advance reservations are required.

All-Parish Christmas Caroling and Festive Supper
Sing for your supper! After the All-Parish Christmas Caroling, come get warm inside and join parishioners and friends for fellowship and a simple but festive supper. To top off the meal, there will be hot chocolate, hot apple cider, and Christmas treats. All ages are welcome. Pay what you wish.

Share The Joy (delivery day; bring your gifts before 7:30 p.m.)
Joy Comes in All Sizes. St. James' annual Share the Joy gift drive donates to children involved in the Osborne Association, which serves children of incarcerated parents. Since 2006, St. James' Church has partnered with Partners in Mission-Children to transform the lives of children of incarcerated parents. St. James' volunteers tutor the children, provide SAT preparation, accompany them on visits to see their parents in prison, and join them for monthly field trips and activities. The children are of all ages; many are teenagers. Please bring new, unwrapped gifts to the church on or before Tuesday, December 13 at 7:30 p.m. Learn more.