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The Cathedral of Saint James, founded in 1868, is the oldest Episcopal congregation in South Bend. Located at the corner of Washington Street and Lafayette Blvd, Saint James is a downtown urban parish and is committed to serving the downtown area of South Bend. As an urban parish, Saint James draws membership from the whole of the South Bend, Mishawaka and Granger areas of North-Central Indiana. In addition, a few members come from Niles, Michigan, just across the state line. By drawing members from a relatively wide area, the congregation of Saint James is comprised of a good mix of age, worship styles, ethnicity, education and occupation. Our diversity reflects the open and welcoming atmosphere of the parish. Saint James has been the Cathedral for the Episcopal Diocese of Northern Indiana since 1957. The diocese encompasses 33 congregations reaching across the northern third of Indiana.
All are welcome to join us for worship. Our worship follows the ancient pattern of praising God, reading and reflecting upon Holy Scripture, responding to the Word of God in creed and prayer, and celebrating Holy Eucharist (Communion). All baptized Christians, regardless of the denomination in which you regularly worship, are welcome to receive Communion in this Church.
May God’s grace and peace be with you.
Service Times
Sunday
8:00 am -- Spoken Eucharist, Rite I
10:30 am -- Choral Eucharist, Rite II
Friday
12:05 pm -- Eucharist
Worship times
Volunteer opportunities
Ministries
ST. MARGARET'S HOUSE
St. Margaret's House is a day center committed to the gospel value of hospitality as reflected in Matthew 25.
St. Margaret's House improves the lives of women and children by providing individual attention to their immediate needs, breaking the bonds of isolation and helping them acquire skills to better their lives. Through a philosophy of shared ownership in St. Margaret's House, guests become empowered by participating in planning and decision making.
For more information, visit http://www.stmargaretshouse.org
Community Unity Garden
This is a great place to take a break from work if you are nearby, and just sit and meditate.
Dr. Craker has done an outstanding job of carrying out her vision to make The Cathedral of St. James's spaces greener, more inviting, and more beautiful while nurturing an ecosystem for all of God's critters. Volunteers are welcome to join her on weekdays at 11:00 a.m. to help her tend to the garden and its facilities.
Dr. Catherine Craker
Youth Group
Our Youth Group is our junior high school through high school-aged Christian education that meets on Sundays at 11:45 a.m., immediately following our 10:30 a.m. service. The format varies between a presentation and a group discussion. For additional information, visit our Saint James Adult Forum facebook page.
Tamisyn Grantz
Adult Formation
Adult Forum is our adult Christian education that meets between services each Sunday. The format varies between a presentation and group discussion. Join us 9:15-10:15 a.m. in the Conference Room. For additional information, visit our Saint James Adult Forum facebook page.
The Reverend Mark Hummell
Assistance Ministry
The Cathedral collects monetary donations throughout the month and then distributes them to those in need in the South Bend community on the first Wednesday of each month. We provide those who show up a bag lunch-type meal, some hot cocoa and coffee, a respite from the weather, and most importantly, an opportunity to be seen, heard, cared for, and prayed with.
117 N Lafayette Blvd
South Bend, IN 46601-1587
United States
