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Worship Times

Sundays in the Church
8:00 a.m. - Holy Eucharist
10:00 a.m. - Holy Eucharist
with Choir and Church School.

Coffee, tea and refreshments are
served in Centennial Hall (lower level)
after both services.

Staffed Nursery (Chester Street entrance)
opens at 9:15 a.m.

Wednesdays in the Chapel
7:00 a.m. - Holy Eucharist 

Contact Information

St. James Episcopal Church
355 West Maple Road
Birmingham, MI 48009

Phone: 248-644-0820
Fax: 248-644-4405
churchoffice@stjamesbirmingham.org

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        What We Believe

Our Mission

As a community of believers in Jesus Christ, we seek to fulfill our Baptismal Covenant.

Our Vision

We believe that God calls us to provide for the spiritual needs of all people. We strive for lifelong Christian growth through worship, education, fellowship, outreach, stewardship and witness.

What is an Episcopalian?

An Episcopalian is a person who belongs to the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States of America, a branch of the worldwide Anglican Communion, which is composed of those national Churches that recognize the spiritual leadership of the Archbishop of Canterbury. Episcopal refers to government by bishops, and Anglican means of England.

We are governed by bishops who oversee the Church in particular geographic areas known as dioceses, which are a confederation of equals. St. James is a parish in the Diocese of Michigan. Because of this autonomy, there is a great variety of styles of worship among Episcopal Churches, but we are held together by basic beliefs:

  • The Holy Scriptures are the revealed word of God, which inspired the human authors.

  • The Nicene and Apostles’ Creeds are the basic statements of our belief about God.

  • Baptism and the Holy Eucharist (Holy Communion) are the two great sacraments given by Christ to the Church. We are born into God’s family through Baptism and brought to the risen Christ through Holy Eucharist.

  • The Historic Episcopate is the continuity of the line of bishops since the time of Christ, which allows dioceses and parishes to adapt to the local needs of the people.

We walk the “middle way”, via media, between Protestant and Catholic traditions. Our strength lies in the balance of three pillars, sometimes referred to as a three-legged stool:

  • Scripture: the basis of our faith upon which our worship services in the Book of Common Prayer are grounded

  • Reason: our intellect is a gift from God to interpret Scripture and to hear the different voices of faith, science, art, culture and public life

  • Tradition: we share a living faith that stretches back two millennia. Our tradition has been one of people respecting different points of view and diversity who come together in common prayer and communion with each other

Everyone is welcome in the Episcopal Church. We encourage you to experience our worship service with us and welcome all questions about our beliefs.

Links

A Beginner's Guide To The Anglican Church

What is an Episcopalian?

Liturgical Calendar with Lectionary Links

ST. JAMES EPISCOPAL CHURCH
355 West Maple Road, Birmingham, MI 48009
WHERE TO PARK

It’s easy and convenient to park for Sunday services. Parking is free on Sundays at City of Birmingham parking decks and metered spaces. The Chester Street parking deck is located just across the street from St. James on the west side of the building. Street parking can be made on Maple, Chester and Martin streets - all adjacent to St. James. The handicapped entrance to St. James is located on Martin Street, the street south of the building. Handicapped parking is available under the overhang at the St. James Martin Street entrance. The Chester Street parking deck has handicapped spaces located next to the elevators.

CLICK HERE FOR DRIVING DIRECTIONS

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