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Adult Confirmation Spring 2019
(formerly Pilgrim’s Path) This year, our adult confirmation program has a new model based on the early church’s practice of teaching new members during Lent in preparation for Easter. (more…)
Baptism Orientation Class – March 20, 2019
Are you considering baptism for yourself or your child? Are you expecting a child and thinking about baptism? Our clergy, staff, and Baptism Guides warmly invite you to our a baptism orientation designed to answer important questions in preparation for this joyful sacrament. We will address both theological and practical questions like: “What does God […]

Thanksgiving Food Drive
The face of hunger has shifted dramatically during the last decade. Today hunger is far reaching and includes not only senior citizens on fixed incomes but also our working neighbors who live paycheck to paycheck without any financial security blanket to catch them when unexpected emergencies happen and when no food is left in the […]
Faithful Runners Training Group
Maybe you have decided to run the Anthem Richmond Marathon, the Markel Richmond Half Marathon or the VCU Health 8K on November 10. (more…)
Oberammergau Pilgrimage Set for August 10-20, 2020
This 11-day pilgrimage to Oberammergau and the Passion Play will be led by rector John McCard. (more…)
Baptism Orientation Class – June 10, 2018
Are you considering baptism for yourself or your child? Are you expecting a child and thinking about baptism? Our clergy, staff, and Baptism Guides warmly invite you to our a baptism orientation designed to answer important questions in preparation for this joyful sacrament. We will address both theological and practical questions like: “What does God […]
Exploring God’s Creation Nature Walk
Looking for a chance to reconnect with the natural world and reflect on the many gifts God has given us?
Stuart Circle Parish Good Friday Blood Drive
We seek to provide 100 successful blood donations, and we need your help! All support welcome, whether donations of blood or time.
Our 2018 Holy Week Schedule
Every day, Palm Sunday to Easter Day, services will be held.
Retreat to the Sisters of St. Margaret April 12-15
For this guided, quiet retreat we journey to Cape Cod (Duxbury, MA) to the Sisters of St. Margaret, “an Episcopal Religious Order of mission-focused Sisters living an ancient tradition with a modern outlook.” One of the Sisters will lead this retreat and we will observe with them the Great Silence from 9:00 p.m. to 9:00 […]
Thanksgiving Food Drive
Our November food collection for FeedMore’s Central Virginia Food Bank will culminate at the Thanksgiving Day service. Brightly colored yellow shopping lists with “most needed items” are in the narthex to assist you and we ask that you return food items in paper bags with handles. Contributions may be returned to the Narthex anytime during […]
Meet the Reverend Dr. John McCard at St. James’s
Our new rector, the Rev. Dr. John McCard, spoke at the Forum on September 17, 2017 and told us about his spiritual journey.
Acolyte Training Monday, October 9
We’re having an acolyte training for all current and new/interested acolytes on Monday, October 9. Whether you’re a new or returning acolyte, please complete the form at http://bit.ly/AcolyteTraining prior to the training. All new acolytes and current torch bearers and banner bearers will be trained from 4:00-5:00 p.m. Crucifer training (must be in at least […]
What is a pledge? Talk to your Peer-to-Peer leader.
Each fall, every member of the congregation is again asked to make a financial commitment to the ongoing ministries of St. James’s. Collectively, our pledged support provides about 90% of our annual budget. Without our pledges, St. James’s would not be the vital church that we love. What is a pledge? It is simply a […]