St James's

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Study and Learning

Wednesday classes

Wednesday night classes

Adult Confirmation Class (includes Sunday sessions)

Newcomers Class (offered twice, includes Sunday session)

Retreats and more

St. John's Church Tappahannock
Washington National Cathedral
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Past Activities

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Shirley Plantation
Hiking on St. Cuthbert's Way
labyrinth at Chartres Cathedral from above
Bon Secours Forensic Nursing Unit staff

Recent Additions to Our Schedule

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Youth Summer Preview January 27

St. James’s and the Diocese of Virginia offer many wonderful opportunities for youth to engage in leadership opportunities, volunteer service, mission trips, and good old fashion fun during the summer months! January 14 will be the 2019 Summer Preview (more…)

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High School Mission

Appalachia Youth Mission (For current 9th – 12th graders & HS graduates not yet 21) July 14-21, 2019 What: Hurley Community Development Center, Hurley, VA (www.hurleycommunitydevelopment.org) (more…)

Youth Mini Mission field workers

Middle School Mini-Mission

(For current 5th – 8th graders) July 12 – 14, 2019 (Friday lunchtime – Sunday dinnertime) What: Harvest of Hope (www.endhunger.org) Where: Exmore, VA Who: Up to 18 youth currently 5th-8th grades & 4-5 adult leaders (more…)

Beth Ahabah and St. James's

Interfaith Dialogue with Beth Ahabah

Interfaith Dialogue with Congregation Beth Ahabah We are excited to offer our interfaith dialogues with Congregation Beth Ahabah throughout the program year, rather than simply once per year. First Session: Let the Good Times Roll! Monday, February 25 Meal at 6:00 p.m., in the Main Lobby of the Joel House Dialogue at 6:45 to 7:45 p.m., […]

St. John's Church Tappahannock

Rappahannock River Valley Historic Churches

Saturday, June 1 or 8 (TBD), 7:45 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Meet at the James River Bus Depot (900 N. Allen Avenue, Richmond, VA 23220) for this one day pilgrimage Did you know that it was dangerous to be an Episcopalian during and immediately following the Revolutionary War, (more…)

Washington National Cathedral

Washington National Cathedral

Thursday, May 16, 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Meet at St. James’s Episcopal Church for this all day Pilgrimage The Washington National Cathedral is not just a house of prayer for all people: it is also the national cathedral for the Episcopal Church. (more…)

Lenten Retreat: Mindfulness Meditation

Saturday, March 9, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.Valentine Hall On Ash Wednesday, the people are invited “to the observance of a holy Lent” through a number of practices, including self-examination and reflection. (more…)

6th – 8th Grade Retreat

6th – 8th Grade PYM Weekend May 12-14, 2019 (tentative) Retreat weekends are a great opportunity for youth to have fun with new and old friends and explore their faith outside the rhythm and routine of daily life. (more…)

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Senior High Youth Lock-In January 20-21, 2019

On Sunday, January 20 at 4:00 p.m. through Monday, January 21 about 11:00 a.m., our 10th-12th grade youth will have a MLK Lock-In for Service. (more…)

SNOWFEST

St. James’s SNOWFEST (6th-12th) A winter youth retreat to Shrine Mont, February 8-10, 2019  (more…)

Adult class

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…)

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Newcomers Classes in 2019

Interested in joining St. James’s? Attend two back-to-back sessions – Wednesday evening followed by Sunday morning – for fellowship, worship, and basics about life and membership at St. James’s. (more…)