St. James — A Place to Feed and Be Fed

We are an affirming community, and we welcome you, no matter who you are, to come and be fed at the communion table and the fellowship table. Online or in person, we look forward to walking the path of faith with you.

St. James 2026 Annual Pledge

We invite you to walk in love with us this year by making a pledge to support the mission and ministries of St. James.

What’s New This Week

ANNUAL MEETING - Sunday, February 1 - Our Annual Meeting is on January 25 following the 9:00 a.m. service. The Annual Meeting will be held in Centennial Hall. This is an important day for us as we elect leaders and discuss plans for the year to come.

ADULT FORUM - On Sunday, February 8, we will be joined by Kellie Shue from The Corner Shower and Laundry. She will share some stories, and we will discuss some of the needs of the homeless in our greater community.

SHROVE TUESDAY PANCAKE DINNER - Tuesday, February 17 from 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. Join us at St. James for pancakes, and plenty of sausage and applesauce on the side. Sign up to attend at https://stjames.rocks/pancakes26.

ASH WEDNESDAY - Wednesday, February 18 is Ash Wednesday. The Holy Eucharist and Imposition of Ashes will take place at Noon and 7:00 p.m. Ashes on the Go will also be available from 8:15 – 9:15 a.m. in the Chester Street parking lot. This sacred day is a way to mark time, to slow down and acknowledge where we have fallen short, and to consider how to live a more faithful life.

Sunday Worship

SERVICES OF HOLY COMMUNION

9:00 a.m. Service in-person and livestreamed on our website and Facebook page.

www.facebook.com/stjamesdowntown.

Note: the service is also hosted on our own web site. Click the big blue button above to find our live stream video page!

Compline

Prayer at the End of the Day MON-Thurs, 7:00 PM

Please join us then when we gather each evening, Monday-Thursday, to wish one another a peaceful night. Click here to join us at 7:00 PM on Zoom. (If you need the code: please email deacon@stjamesbirmingham.org.)

Study

BIBLE STUDY/adult forum

Wednesdays: Noon Bible Study on Zoom

Sundays: 8:00 a.m. Adult Forum in the Lounge