The following letter was emailed to the congregation on July 12, 2025. Dear friends, On behalf of the Vestry, we invite you to join in a brief (30-45 minute) congregational meeting after the 10 am service on Sunday, July 20. The purpose of this meeting is to share information about the current realities of our […]
A community of crafters and conversationalists meets Mondays from 2-4 pm (drop-in) at St. James' Episcopal Church in the Wilks Room of our Parish House. We are a friendly group: knitters, embroiderers, crocheters, conversationalists and miscellaneous other activities. All are welcome; no previous skill is required.
Our weekly Bible study on Zoom usually focuses on the Gospel for the upcoming Sunday and is led by Mtr. Meredith. We practice a contemplative, prayerful style of Bible study that focuses on how God is speaking to us through our questions, responses, curiosities and doubts as we engage Scripture. The study is followed by […]
Join us online every Wednesday at 6:30 pm for a brief service of Evening Prayer led by Deacon Gail. Please email the parish office at stjames.hydepark@gmail.com to request the Zoom link.
The Vestry meets on the 4th Wednesday of the month at 7 pm in the Wilks Room (exceptions noted). 2025 meeting dates are: January 22 Sunday, January 26—Annual Meeting (following 9 am worship) February 26 March 26 April 30th (5th Wednesday) May 28 June 25 July 23 No meeting in August September 24 October 22 […]
On Thursday evenings from about 6:30 pm, starting on June 26th, come by to hang out on the church front lawn—no agenda, just good company. You might bring a chair or blanket, a game, or snack or drink to share. You could bring a book or a craft! The church will be open for prayer […]
Join us online every Saturday at 6:30 pm for a brief service of Compline (Night Prayer) facilitated by Deacon Gail. Please email the parish office at stjames.hydepark@gmail.com to request the Zoom link.
Join us Sundays at 8:00 a.m. for a celebration of Holy Eucharist (Communion). This is a quiet service, usually without music, though we often have a soloist with acoustic guitar playing before and after the service. The service uses Rite 1 from the 1979 Book of Common Prayer, with traditional language.