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 Sunday at 10:15 AM
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Click here to see previous Worship Services.
The Audio Fetch
Hearing Aid Assist System
is Now Available
at Saint James Church
Click here to learn how it works and download the Audio Fetch App.
Hearing Aid Assist System
is Now Available
at Saint James Church
Click here to learn how it works and download the Audio Fetch App.
The Messenger Our Monthly
Newsletter
Click here to read the current Messenger: October 2026
Click here to read past issues: Past Messengers
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Singing the psalms is one of the oldest and most beautiful traditions of the Christian church, allowing us to connect deeply with the centuries of faithful believers who have gone before us.
Fall Stewardship Program & Parish-Wide DinnerMonday, November 2nd from 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Venetian Gardens, (Harris Room ) 109 E. Dixie Ave, Leesburg, FL 34748
Join us as we begin our Fall Stewardship Program with a Parish-Wide Dinner at the Venetian Center, next to the Leesburg Boat Club, off Dixie Avenue. Enjoy an evening of delicious food provided by Debbie’s Catering, wonderful fellowship, and music from our very own St. James Ukulele Group! Together, we will explore how we can live out our calling as stewards of the Gospel and discover ways to share God’s love through our church and community. There is no cost for the dinner, but reservations are required so we can prepare an accurate head count. Please RSVP by Thursday, October 29th. RSVP cards are available in the church office, Nartex and the Parish Hall. You may return your completed card in the collection plate, or the church office.
For more information, please call: 352-787-1981 or email office@stjames-leesburg.org.
We look forward to sharing this special evening with you!
PROGRAMS FOR OUR ST. JAMES
CHILDREN 
For more information Contact:
Lara Lehay
Junior Daughters of the King
Schedule
All times 12:30-2:00
In the St Nicholas House
October 4,11,18,25
Study Sessions
November 8 10:15-2:30
Installation & Service Meeting
December 13
Meeting
Schedule
All times 12:30-2:00
In the St Nicholas House
October 4,11,18,25
Study Sessions
November 8 10:15-2:30
Installation & Service Meeting
December 13
Meeting
For more information Contact:
Sean Lehay 407-461-3112
Junior Brotherhood
of St Andrew
Schedule
All times 12:30-2:00
In the St Nicholas House
October 4,11,18,25
Meeting
November 8
Meeting and Food Collection
December 13
Service Day: Christmas Caroling
of St Andrew
Schedule
All times 12:30-2:00
In the St Nicholas House
October 4,11,18,25
Meeting
November 8
Meeting and Food Collection
December 13
Service Day: Christmas Caroling
CATECHESIS PROGRAM FOR OUR ST. JAMES
CHILDREN 
What is Catechesis of the Good Shepherd?
Catechesis of the Good Shepard (CGS) is a Christ-centered, Montessori-inspired approach to faith formation that nurtures a child's relationship with God through Scripture, prayer, liturgy. and hands-on material. In a specially prepared space called the Atrium, children are invited to wonder, reflect. and respond to God's love at their own pace. Rather than a traditional classroom, the Atrium is a peaceful environment where children encounter Jesus, the Good Shepherd, and grow in their faith through joyful discovery.
For more Information contact:
Laura Lahey, M.Ed., M.A.
407-461-7014
Catechesis of the Good Shepard (CGS) is a Christ-centered, Montessori-inspired approach to faith formation that nurtures a child's relationship with God through Scripture, prayer, liturgy. and hands-on material. In a specially prepared space called the Atrium, children are invited to wonder, reflect. and respond to God's love at their own pace. Rather than a traditional classroom, the Atrium is a peaceful environment where children encounter Jesus, the Good Shepherd, and grow in their faith through joyful discovery.
For more Information contact:
Laura Lahey, M.Ed., M.A.
407-461-7014
DISCOVERY:A Christian Journey Spiritual Formation
Opportunity Coming Your Way
St. James will be offering a new spiritual formation opportunity starting on October 10th.
This class is being presented by Dorry Curran, Deacon Art and Rev’d Sebastiana.
They will present the classes on five Saturdays over the next ten months. The sessions will include videos, small group discussions, class activities, and LUNCH! The course is FREE and available to everyone. Each session will focus on a different liturgical season and explore a different spiritual education topic. This is a wonderful chance for us to nurture our spiritual lives individually and in community.
We will meet in the Parish Hall from 10:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. on the following dates:
12/5/26 (Season of Advent): Journey of Faith
- This session will cover some of the basics of Christian belief and how we see those beliefs unfolding in today’s life.
2/20/27 (Season of Lent): Path to Spiritual Maturity
-This session will cover how to nourish ourselves with spiritual meat and grow in faith.
How do we find a way to live IN this world and not OF it?
5/15/27 (Season of Pentecost): Our Spiritual Gifts
-This session will cover how to identify the spiritual gifts God gives us and how to use them to do His work.
7/17/27 (Season after Pentecost-“ordinary time”): The Great Commission
- This session will cover the concepts of evangelism and discipleship.
If you are interested or if you would like to register for this journey, please contact:
Dorry Curran (949-633-8471, tinkrvl@gmail.com) or
Rev’d Sebastiana (352-460-1806, revsebastiana@stjames-leesburg.org)
If you are unable to attend all the sessions, please join us for the sessions for which you are available. Because we want our whole St. James family to participate with us, we are providing a link to the videos and study guide:
Discovery Series Resources - EDOT
Even if you cannot attend our Saturday sessions, please join us in this program by independent study of the videos and student guide. If you do plan to attend the Saturday sessions, it will be helpful to review the video before the gathering. When you RSVP we will give you the link to the video.
St James Annual Pet BlessingThis was a special Blessing, St James blessed not only the parishers animals but the service animals from the Leesburg Police. We wanted to recognize them and there handlers for the things they do to protect us.
Click on the picture to see the video produced by LakeFront TV.
Getting Started With RealmSaint James has begun using Realm software to improve Parish Communications. The new software includes being able to give online, download your giving statement, it allows the church to better communicate with the congregratation plus much more.
Click on the picture to see the Getting Started With Realm Presentation.
Click here to View/Download the Entire Slide Show.
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, November 18th
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.
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 , November 05, 2026, at the St. James Episcopal Chapel located behind the church (204 N. Lee Street in Leesburg). Meet and Greet will start at 3:00 pm on the Veranda in front of our Parish Hall. Bottled water and a small snack (usually chocolate) are provided.
Our conversation topic for November is “Why Keeping Our Loved One’s Memory Alive Matters”. Healing from losing a loved one isn’t something we should fear, but more importantly, it doesn’t mean forgetting. Our goal is to create space for both memory and our present life as we “Move Forward”.
Hope to see you Thursday, November 5th.at St. James Episcopal Church. 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. Attached you will find a copy of the flyer to share with friends/family.
Blessings to you all,
Susan Cyrus, Grief Support Facilitator
Click to email Susan Cyrus
Our conversation topic for November is “Why Keeping Our Loved One’s Memory Alive Matters”. Healing from losing a loved one isn’t something we should fear, but more importantly, it doesn’t mean forgetting. Our goal is to create space for both memory and our present life as we “Move Forward”.
Hope to see you Thursday, November 5th.at St. James Episcopal Church. 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. Attached you will find a copy of the flyer to share with friends/family.
Blessings to you all,
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)
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.
Click here to fill out our Contact Form.
If singing is your passion or if you just enjoy music when you worship,
then join us and sing with folks that have the same feelings.
Please contact John Wilson, Choir Director
NO EXPERIENCE NESSESARY
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All Sessions Meet In the St. Nicholes House
For more information contact:
Laura Lahey, M.Ed., M.A.
407-461-7014
October, November Sessions:
Rehearsals 5:00 - 5:30
Oct. 7,14,21,28
Nov. 4,11
Sing In Church November 15th
10:15 Service
Rehearsals will include
Christmas Music
Rehearsals 5:00 - 5:30
Oct. 7,14,21,28
Nov. 4,11
Sing In Church November 15th
10:15 Service
Rehearsals will include
Christmas Music
November, December Sessions:
Rehearsals 5:00 - 5:30
Nov. 18,25
Dec. 2,9,16,23
Sing In Church December 13th
10:15 Service
Rehearsals will include
Christmas Music
Rehearsals 5:00 - 5:30
Nov. 18,25
Dec. 2,9,16,23
Sing In Church December 13th
10:15 Service
Rehearsals will include
Christmas Music
The most recent acquisition in our PARISH LIBRARY, ROOM 6,is home grown, meaning that the author of “the work” is local. Alright, I will give up the mystery: Rev. Dr. Sebastiana Springmann has donated copies of 24 of her sermons delivered in St.James sanctuary during 2024-26 in preparation for her ordination to the priesthood.
The sermons of Rev. Sebastiana are in a white notebook placed on the library table. Please do not remove the individual copies from the notebook, but if you would like personal copies, ask the librarian, Margaret, to make them for you. These are memorable and inspiring revelations of scripture which have comforted us and will do so again. Thank you most sincerely, Mother Sebastiana. Just a reminder, the parish library is open for reading, meditation and browsing on Thursday mornings from 8:30 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. each week.
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
