St. James’ Church is committed to helping others experience the transformative power of God’s love by following Jesus Christ. We give to the church to nurture and sustain this powerful community, in which members are invited to worship, grow, connect, and serve together.
WE GIVE BECAUSE...
WORSHIP
Worship is a time for our community to gather together before God and hear the good news of Jesus Christ. St. James’ offers four services of the Holy Eucharist every Sunday, and opportunities for worship and prayer throughout the week. We come together to be renewed in our faith, and to be encouraged to carry God’s love and hope with us out into the world.
“It was important to us to find a church home where we could worship together. From the first service we attended, we could feel ourselves being called to grow in our faith together.”
—Coco and Peter Hein
GROW
St. James’ offers diverse education opportunities for parishioners of all ages. C. S. Lewis wrote, “The Church exists for nothing else but to draw men and women into Christ, to make them little Christs.” At St. James’, we are committed to helping each person who walks through our doors become their own “little Christs” by investing in their growth and spiritual formation.
“St. James’ is my bedrock—it’s where I go to strengthen my faith. Bible study classes and sermons have taught me what it means to be a Christian.”
—Charlotte Culver
CONNECT
No matter your background, your stage of life, or where you are in your faith journey, you are welcome at St. James’. Families connect through programs designed to make growing up in the church meaningful and fun for kids from infants to teenagers. Parishioners in their 20s and 30s connect for formation and fellowship as they navigate lives as young professionals in New York City. Those who are 55+ connect and grow their faith within a loving community.
“At St. James’, my whole family has gained the ability to hope for the resurrection. The church has been a second family to us, and for that we are truly grateful.”
—Holly Heston Rochell
SERVE
Inspired by Jesus’ command to his disciples to “give without payment” (Matthew 10:8), St. James’ seeks to care for our church, our city, and our world. We serve over a thousand hot, homemade meals to our neighbors every month through our Tuesday lunch and Friday dinner programs. We also run the Samaritan’s Closet, a free clothing resource for those in need. Our parishioners’ generous gifts of time and treasure make it possible for us to follow Jesus’ call to love and serve our neighbors.
“What’s going on here at St. James’ is the light—not only for those we serve via the Meal Programs or Samaritan’s Closet, but for all of us.”
—Joseph Campagna
WAYS TO GIVE
After you fill out the form below, your commitment may be fulfilled in a variety of ways: (1)
- Gifts through credit cards — you can set up a recurring gift via credit card using our Online Giving portal. Contact our Finance Department with questions at 212-774-4238 or at stewardship@stjames.org
- Contribute through Donor Advised Fund — set up a disbursement to St. James’ Church with your DAF manager
- Donating appreciated stock is a high-impact, tax advantaged way to support St. James’ and our community programs.
- If you are 73 or older, you can make a tax-free commitment from your IRA, and still meet your required minimum distribution (RMD). Inquire with your plan administrator or financial advisor.
(1) St. James’ is providing this information for your consideration only. Before taking any action, please consult with a tax professional or a certified financial advisor.
At St. James’, we want to be responsible stewards of the gifts God has given us.
By asking you to fill out a yearly commitment form, and to clearly label your gifts as intended to fulfill that commitment, St. James’ is better able to anticipate parishioner donations for the year, making effective budgeting possible.
FROM THE RECTOR
Dear friends,
I am filled with gratitude for the life in Christ we share at St. James’ Church. Our theme this year, “Committing to our Community,” reflects the heart of what makes St. James’ so special—a desire to follow Jesus through our shared dedication to worship, growth, connection, and service.
In this brochure, you’ll see glimpses of the many ways our church family comes together. From our diverse Sunday worship services to our engaging educational programs, from our fellowship groups that span all ages to our impactful service initiatives such as the Community Kitchen and Samaritan’s Closet – each aspect of our ministry is made possible by your faithful commitment.
This year, we are continuing to take important steps towards ensuring the long-term financial sustainability of our parish. We’ve set ambitious goals to reduce our reliance on our endowment, aiming to achieve a balanced budget by 2026. Your generous stewardship is crucial in helping us reach these targets while maintaining and expanding our vital ministries.
Your financial commitment, whatever the amount, is more than a donation – it’s an investment in the transformative power of Jesus Christ and his love working through our church. It enables us to continue being a beacon of hope and a source of spiritual nourishment for all who enter our doors.
I look forward to all that we will accomplish together in the coming year as we deepen our commitment to this beautiful community of faith.
In Christ,
The Rev. Zachary R. Thompson, Rector
