St. James — A Place to Feed and Be Fed
We are an affirming community, and we welcome you, no matter who you are, to come and be fed at the communion table and the fellowship table. Online or in person, we look forward to walking the path of faith with you.
St. James 2026 Annual Pledge
We invite you to walk in love with us this year by making a pledge to support the mission and ministries of St. James.
What’s New This Week - Holy Week Schedule
PALM SUNDAY - Sunday, March 29 - Holy Eucharist including the procession of the Palms and the reading of the passion will occur at our 9:00 a.m. service. Weather permitting, the service will begin in Shain Park as we reenact Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem. If you would prefer to start in the church, there will be a reading of the Palm Gospel there before the procession arrives from the park.
HOLY MONDAY & TUESDAY 7:00 p.m. March 30 and 31 in the Chapel - Celebration of Holy Eucharist at 7:00 p.m. in the chapel with lessons depicting some of the events of this sacred week, including the anointing of Jesus and the betrayal by Judas.
HOLY WEDNESDAY: TENEBRAE - 7:00 p.m. April 1 in the Chapel - Tenebrae is a monastic service that combines multiple daily offerings into one. Specially designed for Holy Week, during it we will metaphorically and thematically descend into the dead with Jesus. Consisting of psalms and readings, we will put out a candle at the end of each psalm, creating a darker space. This is a meditative quiet service that helps us feel very personally the loss of Jesus that we will mark on Good Friday.
MAUNDY-THURSDAY SERVICE & AGAPE MEAL - Thursday, April 2 at 6:00 p.m. in Centennial Hall Maundy Thursday kicks off the Triduum (great three days) with the remembrance of Jesus’ final night with the disciples, including his last commandment. The agape meal brings us together with them as we not only remember, but find deep meaning in, eating and sharing together. As is our custom, Chicken Shawarma will be served with rice, vegetables, salad, pita, and garlic sauce. If you have any dietary concerns, please contact Fr. Josh. After the meal we will move to the church for the stripping of the altar. Sign up at https://stjames.rocks/maundythursday26
GOOD FRIDAY SERVICES - Friday, April 3 Noon – This service is highlighted by the chanting of John’s passion, devotions at the cross, the solemn collects, and communion from the reserved sacrament.
3:00 p.m. – Stations of the Cross in the sanctuary. This quiet, contemplative, service follows Jesus from his judgment before Pilate all the way to the cross and his burial.
7:00 p.m. – The Bible in one Hour – this zoom service takes us from Genesis to Revelation in one hour. Join us to gain perspective of the saving acts of God throughout history and the deeper meaning of the events of Holy Week. Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88545739919
EASTER SUNDAY - Sunday, April 5 at 9:00 a.m. - Join us for a celebration of the Holy Eucharist with full choir and extra instrumentation. Easter is the Sunday on which all other Sundays are based. The Feast of the Resurrection is the most important day of our year and brings meaning to the events of an otherwise tragic week. Join us as we proclaim our Alleluias, ring the bells, and share the good news.
Sunday Worship
SERVICES OF HOLY COMMUNION
9:00 a.m. Service in-person and livestreamed on our website and Facebook page.
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Note: the service is also hosted on our own web site. Click the big blue button above to find our live stream video page!
Compline
Prayer at the End of the Day MON-Thurs, 7:00 PM
Please join us then when we gather each evening, Monday-Thursday, to wish one another a peaceful night. Click here to join us at 7:00 PM on Zoom. (If you need the code: please email deacon@stjamesbirmingham.org.)
Study
BIBLE STUDY/adult forum
Wednesdays: Noon Bible Study on Zoom
Sundays: 8:00 a.m. Adult Forum in the Lounge