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.

Join us Sundays at 10:00 a.m. for a celebration of Holy Eucharist (Communion). This service has music (usually organ and choir, along with special guest musicians) and uses a variety of prayers and language from traditional to inclusive and expansive, drawing from Rite II of the 1979 Book of Common Prayer, Enriching Our Worship, and other sources. […]

A community of crafters and conversationalists meets Mondays from 1-3 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 […]

Maundy Thursday April 2, 6 pm—St. James' Parish Hall Solemn service commemorating Jesus’ institution of the Eucharist. Starts in the Parish Hall with a simple supper, scripture readings, homily, and optional footwashing Procession to the Church for celebration of Holy Communion and Stripping of the Altar The Watch continues overnight in the Church This service […]

Also called "Stations of the Cross," this community walk traces Jesus' final journey from his condemnation to his crucifixion. It begins at Regina Coeli Church, 2 Harvey Street, Hyde Park. St. James' Chapel at 10 East Market Street is one of the stations on the walk.

Good Friday (March 29th) 7 pm Solemn Liturgy for Good Friday at St. Margaret’s, Staatsburg A solemn service commemorating Jesus’ trial and death by crucifixion Reading of the Passion according to John Veneration of the Cross Communion from the Reserved Sacrament This service brings together the congregations of St. James’ and our neighbor church, St. Margaret’s in […]

This solemn service recalls the day when the crucified Christ visited among the dead while his body lay in the tomb of Joseph of Arimathea.

The Great Vigil of Easter Saturday evening, April 4, 7:30 pm Beginning at sundown, the Great Vigil of Easter is a wild ride through the stories of God’s saving acts in human history—culminating with the Resurrection and the first Eucharist of Easter. Bring bells to ring! This service brings together the congregations of St. James’ […]