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St. James' was founded in 1875 as the first Protestant Church in the Mesilla Valley. St. James' has a nine member Vestry that oversees the business and physical well being of the church. The clergy of St. James' provide leadership and support to the congregation through preaching the Word of God and providing the Sacraments essential to our faith. We are a socioeconomically diverse congregation grounded on Biblical teachings. As a member of the world-wide Anglican communion, we seek to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ through worship, prayer, fellowship, and service to others. The Episcopal Chruch was founded on the belief that Jesus Christ died for our sins and that Jesus provides the way of eternal life for those who believe in Him. For those who are unfamiliar with the Episcopal Church, we follow the via media or "middle way" between Protestant and Roman Catholic doctrine and practices. We recognize that not all newcomes to our church are familiar with our liturgy. Please feel free to ask any member for assistance as desired to aid your participation in our worship service. As our guest, you are very important to the life and growth of St. James'.
Worship times
Ministries
Altar Guild
Preparing the Altar and liturgical elements for Holy Eucharist; decorating the Church for holidays. Individual training.
Daughters of the King
An Episcopal Order for women that commits to prayer, service, ane evangelism. Daughters pray for the local parish, the Diocese and the wider Anglican Communion.
Congregational Care
Visiting home-bound persons; bringing the Holy Eucharist to the home-bound; providing home-cooked meals and otherwise helping those in our Parish family who need assistance because of illness, injury, or mourning.
Rector or Priest-in-Charge
Acolytes/Chalice Bearers
Serving in the liturgical processions; serving the Celebrant at the Altar. Serving the chalice during Holy Eucharist. Training sessions held periodically.
Choir
Leading the musical portion of Sunday worship. Rehearsals on Wednesdays from 7:00 - 8:00 pm.
Coffee Hour Hosts
Providing food and beverage to promote Christian fellowship among worshippers after Sunday services.
Home Bible Studies
Joining others in study, prayer and fellowship each week, in the homes of parishioners' or at St. James'
Hospitality Ministry
Welcoming visitors and newcomers at our church.
Rector or Priest-in-Charge
Kids' Ministry
Caring for our babies and toddlers during the 10:30 am service each Sunday while at the same time teaching our toddlers the Word of God.
Lectors
Reading Holy Scriptures during worship.
Rick Marshall
Ushers
Welcoming worshipers to the Sunday Services, collecting the offering, and serving at other services as needed.
Rick Marshall
Vestry
Serving on the church's elected lay administrative board.
El Caldito Soup KItchen
Serving lunch to the needy once a month at the Mesilla Valley Community of Hope.
J. Paul Taylor Detention Center
Bringing the Gospel and a bit of fun to young men (ages 15-20) who are trying to get their lives back on track. One Saturday a month.
Gospel Rescue Mission
Providing food on a year-round basis to this ministry for homeless families, especially at Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Elsie Bonfantini
Jardin de Los Ninos
Donating gifts of clothing and toys, or cash, to help provide Christmas for children of the homeless in Las Cruces. Located at the Mesilla Valley Community of Hope.
Mary Ganier
102 St James Ave
Las Cruces, NM 88005-3713
United States
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