Our worship times on Sundays are 8:00 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. and Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. Our Thursday service is held in the Chapel. We invite you attend one of our Sunday Services in person or watch our live stream service by clicking on the picture below.
Livestream Begins at 10:15 AM
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The Audio Fetch Hearing Aid Assist System is Now Available at Saint
James
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The Messenger Our Monthly
Newsletter
Click here to read the current Messenger: July 2026
Click here to read past issues: Past Messengers
TWO NEW PROGRAMS FOR OUR ST. JAMES
CHILDREN A strong children's program is an essential part of the church's mission because it helps nurture the faith of the next generation. Through Bible lessons, worship, prayer, music, and fellowship, children learn about God's love and develop a personal relationship with the church in a safe and caring environment.
Junior Daughters of the King ~ Chapter for the Girls
Junior Brotherhood of St. Andrew ~ Chapter for the Boys.
The meetings will be held twice a month on Sundays from 12:30 p.m. -2:00 p.m.
(Dates to be announced).
Please join us for a sign-up meeting for both chapters on Sunday, August 16, 2026 from 12:30 p.m.-1:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall.
For more information regarding the Jr. Brotherhood of St. Andrew, please contact: Lahey 407-461-3112 / sean.lahey@yahoo.com
For more information regarding the Jr. Daughters of the King, please contact:
Elizabeth Linberger, Directress 407-417-4849 / Lara Lahey, Co-Directress 407-461-7014
The Daughters of the King (DOK) is an order of women dedicated to prayer, service and evangelism. Each day the Daughters pray for those on the St. James prayer list and others in need of prayer. The Daughters at St. James, known as the Martha and Mary Chapter, meet monthly for Bible Study and discussions, and to exchange ideas for enhancing the worship life of the Church. Father Tom has inspired us through scripture, pointing out how as Christians we can followChrist, and to work, pray and give for the spread of the kingdom of God. The Daughters of the King meet on the 2 Wednesday of the month at 2:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall. Our next meeting will be on July 9th. Cathrine Holt, President
Pastoral Care Update
Rev'd Dr. Sebastiana Springmann
St. James has some exciting news to share regarding Pastoral Care. The Rev'd Dr. Sebastiana
Springmann will now be the "Coordinator of Pastoral Care" for St. James. After her ordination to
the priesthood, her title will be "Priest Associate for Pastoral Care.
" This means that Rev'd
Sebastiana will be the central person for coordinating all Pastoral Care issues that might arise.
Here is how it will work. All Pastoral Care input/requests will be sent to Rev'd Sebastiana, regardless of their source. She will then triage the information and pass the need along to the Pastoral Care Ministry that can best meet the need. For instance, if someone cannot make it to church, and would like communion brought to them, Rev'd Sebastiana will send that information to the person who coordinates Eucharistic Visitors. If there is a loss, and the person would benefit from receiving the Grief Booklets, that information will be passed along to the person who coordinates that ministry.
We are thrilled to now have a "Clearing House" for all Pastoral Care needs. This will certainly enhance the delivery of Pastoral Care services to the members of St. James. If you have any questions about all of this, please contact:
Rev'd Sebastiana: revsebastiana@stjames-leesburg.org
Here is how it will work. All Pastoral Care input/requests will be sent to Rev'd Sebastiana, regardless of their source. She will then triage the information and pass the need along to the Pastoral Care Ministry that can best meet the need. For instance, if someone cannot make it to church, and would like communion brought to them, Rev'd Sebastiana will send that information to the person who coordinates Eucharistic Visitors. If there is a loss, and the person would benefit from receiving the Grief Booklets, that information will be passed along to the person who coordinates that ministry.
We are thrilled to now have a "Clearing House" for all Pastoral Care needs. This will certainly enhance the delivery of Pastoral Care services to the members of St. James. If you have any questions about all of this, please contact:
Rev'd Sebastiana: revsebastiana@stjames-leesburg.org
Announcing: Spiritual Formation Opportunity
Coming Soon!Mother Sebastiana, Deacon Art, and Dorry Curran will be co-facilitating a new program of spiritual formation training at St. James. first phase of this program will take place during the Sunday School hour starting on August 2, 2026. This course will continue each Sunday through September 9, 2026. We will be using a video series, Signs and Grace, offered by the Episcopal Church. The sessions will include group discussions and opportunities for self-discovery. This first phase of our coordinated spiritual formation program focuses on the Sacraments and will meet the education requirement for those who wish to be Confirmed or Received into the Episcopal Church. Other parishioners might also want to participate in this course, especially since we will follow this orientation course with a more comprehensive offering starting in October. If you are interested in becoming Confirmed or Received, please contact Mother Sebastiana at 352-460-1806 or revsebastiana@stjames-leesburg.org If you are NOT seeking confirmation or reception but wish to join us on this first phase of our 2026-2027 coordinated spiritual formation program please contact Dorry Curran at tinkrvl@gmail.com or 949-633-8471 . When you sign up for this program we will need the following information: Name, Address, Phone Number, and Email Address.
We are looking forward to learning with you!
St James Mens Group Ministry
The Men’s Ministry holds a prayer breakfast
on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at
8:00 a.m. in the Parish Hall. Their next
meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, July 15th
If you are interested in joining the Men’s
Ministry, please contact: Ted Kermode
Operation Homebound
Operation Home Bound provides hot meals to those who are homebound, five days a week, year
round,including all holidays. Meals are prepared at the Operation Home Bound Center at
North Lake Presbyterian Church in Lady Lake. A team of dedicated members of
St. James delivers the meals to Church members and other shut-ins in the Leesburg area.
Operation Homebound Holy
Communion
If you or someone you know would like to have Holy Communion brought from St. James to your residence, a
hospital, assisted living facility or any other location where you are situated, please let us know. We
have a wonderful team of Eucharistic Visitors who will receive the blessed sacrament at church and bring
it directly to you. We would love to have you join us in our celebration, even though you cannot make it
to church.
To schedule a visit, or to discuss your options,
please contact Mtr Sebastiana, our Director of Pastoral Care: (352) 460-1806 revsebastiana@stjames-leesburg.org
To schedule a visit, or to discuss your options,
please contact Mtr Sebastiana, our Director of Pastoral Care: (352) 460-1806 revsebastiana@stjames-leesburg.org
Participate at our
Services
If you have an interest in becoming a Lay Eucharistic Minister, Lector, Usher or Greeter, please sign up in the church office.
Our Mission
Saint James seeks to be a community that grows more Christ like, expressing
the love of Jesus Christ in our worship, our outreach, and our commitment to discipleship.
Giving to Saint James and Stewardship.
MESSENGER MAILING LISTWe are in the process of updating our mailing list for the Messenger. Currently, the Messenger is sent out by both postal mail and parish-wide email. Copies are available in the church that may be picked up. We are aiming to streamline our mailing list for those who wish to continue receive the Messenger by postal mail. If you would like to be kept on our list, please send us an email letting us know. Click here to send us and email office@stjames-leesburg.org
Temporary Medical Epuipment
Loan
If you have medical equipment at home that you no longer need, and is in good working condition, and that you would be willing to loan to a fellow parishioner for a short-term, we need your help. St. James would like to set up a Medical Equipment Directory for our parishioners. This directory will be filled with names and numbers of individuals they can call for an equipment loan after an accident or befoe a planned surgical procedure.
If you are interested, please contact Janice Tindall.
Caregivers Support Group
The Alzheimers-Dementia Care Givers Group welcomes all who have a loved one or are caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's or dementia. We meet on the first Wednesday of the month to discuss the ways and means of expressing compassion and how to care for our loved ones in the midst of a difficult challenge. All discussions are kept in strict confidentiality. Please note that our meetings are for caregivers only (and not the one with A/D) to allow the freedom to share as needed.
Saint James Grief Support
Our next Grief Support Gathering is this Thursday, August 06, 2026, at St.
James Episcopal Chapel located behind the church (204 N. Lee Street in Leesburg). At the June Dinner
gathering we decided to skip the month of July since many of us have other plans the week of July 4th.
As usual Meet and Greet will start at 3:00 on the Veranda In front of the Parish Hall. Bottled water and
a small snack (usually chocolate) are provided.
Our conversation topic for August is “Understanding Grief Bursts and their Triggers”. Grief Bursts bring our loss rushing back to the surface, often when we least expect it. According to Dr. Alan Wolfelt this is very normal. Join us as we share our experiences and share what triggers our grief bursts.
Hope to see you Thursday, August 06 at St. James Episcopal Church’s Chapel . Our grief support group is open to anyone who has lost a loved one and needs support from others who know firsthand what they are going through.
Susan Cyrus, Grief Support Facilitator
Click to email Susan Cyrus
Our conversation topic for August is “Understanding Grief Bursts and their Triggers”. Grief Bursts bring our loss rushing back to the surface, often when we least expect it. According to Dr. Alan Wolfelt this is very normal. Join us as we share our experiences and share what triggers our grief bursts.
Hope to see you Thursday, August 06 at St. James Episcopal Church’s Chapel . Our grief support group is open to anyone who has lost a loved one and needs support from others who know firsthand what they are going through.
Susan Cyrus, Grief Support Facilitator
Click to email Susan Cyrus
Invite - Welcome - Connect
Update
Greeters and the “Welcome” Ministry of IWC at St. James
Our greeters provide the hospitality component of our Invite Weclome Connect ministry. They arrive early and are stationed at the welcome table in the Narthex. With a smile on their face, they greet our guests, provide our “Red Bag” and offer the Welcome card to be filled out by the guest. They escort the guests to a seat in the sanctuary and introduce them to the members around them. We have greeters at both services.
Contact/Text Chris Leware to offer your help (352-255-2535)
Ministries at Saint James
OUR MISSION STATEMENT
Saint James seeks to be a community that grows more Christ like, expressing the love of Jesus Christ in our worship, our outreach, and our commitment to discipleship.
If you feel the need to help us in our outreach, discipleship or any of our ministries click on this link Ministry Catalog to view and/or download the catalog, find the ministry that fills your need to help and contact the parishioner that leads that ministry.
WINNIE TUCKER
The Butterfly Garden,
JUNE’ 26
One of the great things about our PARISH LIBRARY is it’s window,
from which you can see the BUTTERFLY GARDEN, a joy to
behold, and notice the folks who arrive in the parking lot to pursue
their interests and tasks at sacred St. James.
Remember, there is an outstanding book on butterflies “housed”
in the garden. Hope you will find it.
Meanwhile, let’s thank all who work relentlessly to keep our
gardens in bloom: among these Winnie Tucker, Wylie Hill, Chris
Meade, Jan Tindall, John Crane, the Bowersox’s and others who
no doubt arrive after I go home.
Margaret Branham, St. James Librairian
Saint James Tee & Polo
Shirts
We have been asked to have an option for women's 3/4 sleeve polo shirts.
These are now available for $30. If any woman who has submitted a new order
in the last few weeks wants to switch to 3/4 sleeves, please contact me
directly via email, call, or text. Snowbirds. If you would like to order
shirts to have when you return (and pay for then too), please contact Marc
Crouch via email
crouch.marc@yahoo.com
to order the shirts or download the order form and give it to Marc.
Click here to
download the order form.
As a reminder, payment is due when you pick up the shirts
