The Chimes
Next time you find yourself next to the exterior of the sanctuary, take a look at how precisely and tightly the bricks of our steeple still fit together, and how truly straight and clear-cut the dimensions and angles of the…
Next time you find yourself next to the exterior of the sanctuary, take a look at how precisely and tightly the bricks of our steeple still fit together, and how truly straight and clear-cut the dimensions and angles of the…
This mission is to create an environment where services and support for survivors is readily available, and healthy relationships are modeled and encouraged. Volunteers provide support and encouragement while providing services such as helping with cleaning shelter space, providing lawn…
Hands On Bible Volunteers for this ministry serve with a combined class of two and three year old pre-schoolers. A team of four of five share the roles of leading and assisting in lessons. Each volunteer is asked to be…
Majestic If I could pick one word to describe our Nave/Sanctuary, it would be majestic. By definition, that means impressive or dignified. It is that, but so much more. Large, yes; imposing, definitely no. It is impossible to enter without…
When we moved into Michaux House several years ago, we were greeted by a beautiful gathering space, fittingly named Valentine Hall in honor of Henry and Peggy Valentine. With this month’s Chimes theme about Servant Sunday, it could not be…
One of the most sacred spaces at St. James’s is the Memorial Garden. Sometimes, we casually walk through it, not even thinking about the significance of the space. Other times, though, we pause, perhaps take a seat, and spend a…
Propter chorum (for the good of the choir) Drive down West Franklin St. past St. James’s on Wednesday or Thursday night. You’ll see lights burning brightly on the 2nd floor of Gibson Hall — the choir room.From the street you’ll…
Have you been in the Chapel for a service? An evening prayer? A wedding? Eucharist? If the answer is ‘Yes’, you understand the closeness of community when seated or when gathered at the Altar rail. Behind is the Alpha /…
The entry way to the church is called the narthex, a word that comes from the Greek for “small case.” Originally the enclosed vestibule or porch to a basilica, where penitents and catechumans stood during a service. St. James’s narthex…
You walk past them every Sunday on your way to coffee hour or for a Wednesday night dinner or for a celebration in Valentine Hall. You may even stop and sit to reflect on the day or just have a quiet moment before becoming completely engaged in an activity in the Michaux House.
The St. James’s Food Force and Men’s Cooking Team comprised of some 45 volunteers serve as outreach ministry providing healthy home cooked meals to our community’s homeless individuals and working poor families. We partner this ministry with the Salvation Army…
Letters for the Next Century Write a letter to future members of the parish and add it to the time capsule to be buried under the cornerstone on June 2, 2013 at the celebration of our centennial on Franklin Street.…
To expand our book offerings in the Family Library on the second floor of the Michaux House, we will offer the opportunity to purchase an “honor book” for a birthday, baptism, confirmation or other special event. We will also be…
St. James's celebrates its 100th anniversary at the corner of West Franklin and Birch streets this year and to commemorate this event, we have created a video that captures the church's past, present and takes a look at the future…
Read a great story in the Richmond Times-Dispatch by columnist Bill Lohmann about St. James's and the recent cornerstone discovery as we prepare to celebrate 100 years at the corner of Birch and West Franklin streets!