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about us
history of the church
Named after St. James the Just of Jerusalem, our church began in 1962 when 55 persons signed a petition to establish a mission on the north side of the Peace River. A meeting was called and vestry elected. The first service was attended by 100. Services were held at Community House until the church building was erected on land donated by the Mackle Brothers (developers who planned and built much of Charlotte County.) The church doors opened Easter Sunday 1963. On October 1973, 11 years and 8 months after the organizational meeting, St. James became self-supporting. At the 1996 Annual Meeting the organization burned the mortgage. In 1997-98, a new Parish Hall was built at a cost of $270,000. Pledges from the congregation formed an integral part of this achievement.
OUR MISSION STATEMENT
SUNDAY SERVICEHoly EucharistRite II9:30 a.m.
WEDNESDAY HEALING SERVICE10:00 a.m. Celebrated with Holy Eucharist
ADULT BIBLE STUDY Wednesday 1:00 p.m.
If you want to know the word made flesh …..Come and See…..
what we belive
Bridging Faith and Life
The mission of The Episcopal Church, as stated in the Book of Common Prayer’s catechism, is “to restore all people to unity with God and each other in Christ.” In step with that mission, we follow Jesus into loving, liberating, and life-giving relationships with God, with each other, and with the earth.
As Episcopalians, we believe in and follow the teachings of Jesus Christ, whose life, death, and resurrection saved the world. We believe that God loves you – no exceptions.
our events
upcoming events
We are thrilled to invite you to join us for a variety of events and activities at St. James Episcopal Church. Stay updated with all the upcoming events and make sure you don’t miss out on the fun and learning!
HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE
Palm Sunday Service:
Sunday, April 13 at 9:30 a.m. We will begin in New Beginnings Park with distribution of Palms and then process into the church for our service.
the baptismal covenant
people : I believe in God, the Father almighty,
creator of heaven and earth.
people : I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord.
He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit
and born of the Virgin Mary.
He suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, died, and was buried.
He descended to the dead.
On the third day he rose again.
He ascended into heaven,
and is seated at the right hand of the Father.
He will come again to judge the living and the dead.
people : I believe in the Holy Spirit,
the holy catholic Church,
the communion of saints,
the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body,
and the life everlasting.
people : I will, with God's help.
people : I will, with God's help.
people : I will, with God's help.
people : I will, with God's help.
people : I will, with God's help.
people : I will, with God's help.
