St. James Episcopal Church

St. James' Outreach Ministries flow out of our common worship life together. As a parish community, we are committed to the pursuit of justice and peace for the sake of our community and the larger city of Baton Rouge. To that end, St. James is also pleased to partner with local organizations to support individuals experiencing various needs. 

• Community Connections Sunday (Monthly) - Last Sunday of the Month
• St. James Christmas Feast (Annual)
• We Care Bags (Ongoing)
• Seasons of Giving (Seasonal)
• St. James Serves (Semi-annual)
• Outreach Partnerships

Family Ministries cultivate curriculum, worship, and fellowship opportunities that allow children, youth, and families to discover and grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ and share God's love with others. The success of Family Ministries is made possible through volunteers. A special monthly email, Family Ministries' Minute, is sent to all families with children and communicates each month's events. 

• Nursery
• Children's Education 
• Children's Chapel
• Youth Confirmation
• Jr. High EYC 
• Family Ministries Activities

At St. James, we understand discipleship as a lifelong journey traveled in the context of a loving community. To that end, we are pleased to offer a variety of Adult Education opportunities in both large- and small-group settings. 

• Adult Forum (weekly)
• Sunday Book Club (weekly)
• Rector's Tuesday Bible Study (weekly)
• Senior Men's Bible Study (weekly)
• Education for Ministry (weekly)
• Quiet Days and Conferences (seasonally)
• Adult Inquirers Class (seasonally)
• St. Mary's Group (monthly)
• St. Joan of Arc Group (monthly)

At the heart of our life together at St. James is our worship of the living God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. On any given Sunday, more than thirty individuals work together to ensure Sunday services are as beautiful and meaningful as possible. 

• Acolytes
• Eucharistic Ministers
• Altar Guild
• Lectors
• Sunday Greeters
• Ushers
• Ushers for Funerals 

Fellowship at St. James centers on the sharing of our spiritual life, as we grow in faith and walk alongside one another throughout life's seasons. 

• Bad Girls Book Club (Monthly)
• The James Gang (Monthly)
• Young Adults (Monthly)
• Wedding Guild (Periodically)
• Foyer Groups (Periodically)
• Garden Guild (Periodically)
• Gumbo (Annual)
• Fall Hospitality (Annual)
• Pancake Breakfast (Annual)
• Name Tag Sunday (Monthly)
• Birthday Blessing Sunday (Monthly)
• Crawfish Boil (Annual)
• Feast of St. James (Annual)
• Newcomer Events (Periodically)

The Music Ministry at St. James encompasses musicians of all skill levels and ages. Music at St. James is an outward expression of our faith in God, and it is our goal to produce the highest possible standard of music-making as a fitting sacrifice to our Creator. Whether it is by joining one of our choirs, attending choral services, there is a place for you in this ministry!

• St. James Choir
• St. Cecilia (grades 5-12)
• St. Francis (grades 2-4)
• Choral Evensong (monthly)
• Lessons and Carols (annual)
• Requiem Mass (annual)
• Lenten Concert (annual)

The Pastoral Care Ministries at St. James seek to create and maintain meaningful connections by extending the expression of Christian love and fellowship to all parishioners and visitors. The various Pastoral Care Ministries at St. James help us to accomplish this by offering support through visitations, phone calls, cards, meals and more. 

• Flowers from the Altar Ministry
• Friends Feeding Friends
• St. Martha's Guild
• Prayer Ministry
• Eucharistic Visitor Ministry
• Hospital Visits
• Grief Support Ministry