At St. James, worship is at the heart of our life together. We see worship as an offering in thanksgiving to God. It provides an opportunity to be in community with our neighbors and empowers us to be witnesses in the world. Our worship life reflects the diversity of our community.

During the school year, most Sunday mornings begin with an Episcopalian Rite I Holy Eucharist service at 8:00 a.m. The traditional language of the Book of Common Prayer and quiet service is a beautiful way to commune with God. At 10:00 a.m. we are led in worship by our outstanding choir. This Rite II Holy Eucharist service seeks to balance the time-honored ways of our past with the complexity of our current lives. Professional child care is available during this service in our nursery, complete with pagers for a parent to take into the church.

During each month of the school year, the third Sunday at 10 a.m. we worship ‘Inter-generationally’. This service utilizes music, preaching/story-telling, and prayers which are appropriate for all ages. During this service, you can expect musical or perhaps a tableau vivant offering from young members of our congregation. Holy Eucharist is always celebrated at this gathering.

In the months that have five Sundays, we take the opportunity to worship using a Morning Prayer service from the Book of Common Prayer. This service has given members of St. James the opportunity of officiating and sharing reflections on the Scriptures of the day.

CENTERING PRAYER
On Tuesday mornings at 10 a.m. and on Thursdays at 5:30 p.m., Centering Prayer is held in our small, handicap-accessible Meditation Chapel. This intimate service is a great way to slow down and ‘rest with God’ during the week.
“Right now there are about two billion Christians on the planet. If a significant portion of them were to embrace the contemplative dimension of the Gospel, the emerging global society would experience a powerful surge toward enduring peace.” Thomas Keating, OCSO, in Manifesting God.

If centering prayer is part of your personal prayer life, join us for these weekly times of practicing the prayer in community. If you have never practiced centering prayer, we are happy to share with you what we know about this method of prayer. If you are drawn to or intrigued by the idea of sitting for 20 minutes in silence, resting in the incredible love of God, join us!