Message from Father Bob
Thank you for joining us on the web site of St. James Church, Birmingham. We believe in a generous and loving God. As a result, we strive to be a welcoming Christian community in the heart of our city. As you browse our site you’ll find an engaged, committed, compassionate and friendly congregation gathered around the worship of God and living in service to others. One of our stated purposes at St. James is to live enthusiastically sharing ourselves and our God given gifts. We believe in a joyful, transforming and liberating response to God’s loving call in Christ.
This web site is designed to help you find out more about St. James Church, who we are and what we practice as a community of faith. If you would like more information, please do not hesitate to contact us either by email or by phone. You’ll find the clergy, staff and members of St. James more than ready to help you and answer any question you may have.
Most of all we hope you’ll join us for worship, learning and fellowship. Come pray and sing. Talk with the clergy and parishioners. Witness how we are trying to make a difference in our world. We look forward to seeing you at St. James, Birmingham.
Father Bob, Transitional Rector
St. James Welcomes a New Rector!
The Reverend Kenneth Lawrence Erickson has been called to be our new rector effective July 1, 2012! Click Here to learn more.
Upcoming Special Events
MAY 20 - 30
Memorial Wreath
Honor a veteran by placing an American flag (provided in the Narthex)
Columbarium
MAY 23
St. Catherine's Tag Sale
Donations accepted (tagged with price)
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m./ Drop off at Martin Street entrance
MAY 24 + 25
St. Catherine's Tag Sale
Sale Days (bring a friend!)
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m./ Covered parking area and Lounge
MAY 28
Memorial Day
Church office closed/ No Preschool
MAY 30
Wednesday Night Dinner
Last dinner of the season; Please be sure to sign up for dinner by Noon on Monday
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m./ Centennial Hall
Jun 10
Memento Vivere- Remember to Live! A Voice Recital
Jeanne Heller Bourget, soprano and Amanda Sabelhaus, accompanist
3:00 p.m. with a reception to follow
Click Here to view a complete list of upcoming special events.
The Heart of Birmingham
The Heart of Birmingham is both where we are and who we are. St. James is truly at the center of the action, surrounded by shops, parks and restaurants. Ours is a church bordered by walkways, not freeways. We are Birmingham’s in-town church. We have been on the corner of Maple and Chester since 1921. We are proud to be one of our area’s most recognized and revered spiritual landmarks.
For many, St. James is the heart of Birmingham in other ways, as well. We offer a spiritual home for our neighbors, young and old, rich and in need, long time residents and newcomers. We welcome with open arms people of every denomination, race and persuasion. We offer the sacrament of Holy Communion to all who have been baptized in the Christian faith, Episcopalians and non-Episcopalians alike.
St. James is a community of active, aware, involved and inspired people of faith who can simultaneously embrace the traditional and the contemporary.
The best way to really understand what we mean by the heart of Birmingham is to experience St. James yourself. Come pray with us, sing with us, laugh with us, learn with us, care with us.
There is a steady pulse beating in the center of Birmingham... and it is St. James.
