WELCOME TO ST. JAMES!
Our worship times on Sundays are 8:00 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. (Children's Church available), 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 Messenger Our Monthly Newsletter
Click here to read the current Messenger:  November 2025
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"She has done what she could. She has anointed my body beforehand for burial. Truly I tell you, wherever the good news is proclaimed in the whole world, what she has done will be told in remembrance of her.” Mark 14:8-9 Join us for our Stewardship Sunday on November 23rd, when we will present our stewardship pledge for 2026. n this day we will also hold our Ministry Fair, which will take place in the Parish Hall after both the 8:00 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. services. We want everyone at St. James to find ways to make use of the gifts God has given us to minister to his glory. Our theme for Stewardship is “A Sacrifice of Gratitude.” Looking at the story of the woman who anointed Jesus with costly ointment, each of us should ask ourself, What attitudes is she exposing in me about how I use my resources for the gospel? Am I “playing it safe?” Or am I willing to be extravagant in what I offer him, just as he was extravagant in laying down his life for me? Jesus said that what this woman did for the gospel will be spoken in remembrance of her. What will be said in remembrance of us? What sacrifice of gratitude will we offer for the gift of salvation we received from Jesus Christ? Thank you for your generous response to what Christ has done for you. See you on Sunday, the 23rd!

 St James Mens Group Ministry

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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 LIST
We 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

LEESBURG CHRISTMAS PARADE
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6TH

St. James will be participating in this year’s Christmas Parade.
If you would like to join in on the festivities,
please contact the church office at 352-787-1981.

 The Book Of Revelation
Beginning on September 4th at 6:30 p.m., we will begin our Fall/Winter evening Bible study in the Parish Hall.
Revelations is arguably the most complex book in scripture. But in its complexity it also has much beauty. Over time it has received many interpretations, understandings and has led to various prophetic thoughts. It has inspired poets and authors. MacLean Gilmour described it as “a drama of a high order set on a cosmic stage”. It undoubtedly was the model for C S Lewis’ novel “The Last Battle”.
The Bible study will be lead by Jeff Brooke-Stewart. Please join us.

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 fello 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 befo 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 to discuss the ways and means of expressing compassion and how to care for our loved ones in the midst of a difficult challenge. As a care giver, what is the best response to the many repetitive questions that are asked by your loved one? And what can be done when other uncontrolled behaviors arise? Also, we will look at some online resources that deal with this and a variety of other situations while caring for someone with dementia or Alzheimer's disease. 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. Our next meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at 10:30 in the Parish Hall. We hope to see you then, Jeff Livesay

Saint James Grief Support
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


This year St. James will be hosting a Christmas Concert on Sunday, December 14th at 4:00 p.m. This year’s Christmas Concert will be featuring both the Adult and Youth Choir, as well as, many guest musicians. If you would like to be part of the choir for this special event, please let me know. Many thanks, John Wilson, Music Director


Our young singers are back to weekly rehearsals,   in the St Nicholas House! All young singers are encouraged to stay after church for lunch, a few games, and a first look into our songs for Christmas and Advent. If you know any young people who may be interested in singing with us, this is a great opportunity for new members to give it a try and see what we're all about. Pick-up is at 2:30 pm. Any parents who would like to stay as helpers, please contact Beth Williams.


We have been gifted with some fine books that will soon be available for check out from our parish library collection. One of these is titled SPIRES IN THE SUN, by Rich and Eschbach, on the subject of carpenter gothic churches in Florida. Of course, both St. James of Leesburg and Holy Trinity are included, with much fascinating history of both structures. We have two copies of the book, and if you do check them out, please return the books within one week. Checking them out means finding the book card at the back of the book, signing your full name and placing it the little box on the book truck. Thanks for your cooperation. And many thanks to Peg Hopper for her gifts, one copy of ‘Spires in the Sun” and a copy of ‘Rage Prayers’. On November 1st we will be joining in the St. James Yard Sale, offering BEST SELLERS, of recent fiction and non fiction publications. Many “pricey” books will be sold for only $5. Of course, books make great Christmas presents. A few children’s books will also be included. DON’T MISS THE SALE.
The St. James Librarian, Margaret Branham

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St James Episcopal Church Women Events



ECW Chapter Meetings
The ECW Chapter Meeting on November 18. We have three ECW Chapters and their meetng times and locations are listed below:
10:00 a.m. St. Annes (Parish Hall)
10:00 a.m. St. Francis (St. Nicholas House)
3:00 p.m. St. Cecilias (Parish Hall)

ECW Plant Sale


WHEN: Sunday, December 7th between and after services until 1:00 p.m.
WHERE: Church Courtyard
WHAT: Poinsettias, Landscape & Pollinator Plants
Also, order by November 21st to get flats ($20.00 each) of the following:
Pansies, Petunias, Begonias & Snapdragons
For more information and to order flats call / email Chris Meade
352-787-4241 or momeade@aol.com.

Current and future opportunities to support ECW’s Fundraising
The Jody’s Giftshop has the below items for purchase:
* New St. James’ Stain Glass Christmas Ornament Pre-purchase only.


St. James ECW Thanksgiving Blessings and Pie Sale
Apple Crumb $10.00
Pumpkin Pies $10.00
Pecan Pies $11.00
Click here to download the order form
Orders must be submitted and paid by 11/16/25 cash or checks payable to St. James ECW with pies in memo line All orders can be picked up at church in the courtyard Saturday November 22nd, between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Questions: Contact: Bernie Dodeci or Rita Clements

Ronald McDonald House Outreach
You all know how important the Flip Tops are to Ronald McDonalds. We thank you all
for your continued support. It takes 1,200 flip tops to make a pound, so many, many tops
are needed! Not to worry, with all of us pulling we are able to support the three RMD
houses. Of course the other houses are pulling too.
A big thank you comes from the families of seriously ill children who are in the hospital
here in Orlando. The families are able to stay as guests at the Arnold Palmer house, on
the campus of the hospital with no costs to them. It's the Flip Tops that do it!!!!
Meg Bremer
Visit the ECW webpage for additional details: stjames-leesburg.org/ECW.html.

JODY'S GIFT SHOP
JODY’S GIFT SHOP HOURS
WEDNESDAY,THURSDAY,FRIDAY
10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
SUNDAY
9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

WHAT IS STEPHEN MINISTRY?
Stephen Ministry offers a proven and effective way to organize, equip, and supervise a team of congregation members—called Stephen Ministers—to provide high-quality, one-to-one, Christ-centered care to people in the congregation and the community experiencing life difficulties.
WHO ARE STEPHEN MINISTERS?
Stephen Ministers are lay congregation members trained to provide one-to-one care to those experiencing a difficult time in life, such as grief, divorce, job loss, chronic or terminal illness, or relocation.
WHAT DO STEPHEN MINISTERS DO?
After being matched with a person experiencing a life crisis, the Stephen Minister meets with that person on a weekly basis to listen, care, encourage, and provide emotional and spiritual support, as long as the need for care exists.
HOW CAN I BECOME A STEPHEN MINISTER?
Stephen Ministry training is typically offered once a year. The next session starts in the Fall, starting September 16, 2023. If you are interested in learning more about becoming a Stephen Minister, please contact either:
Bob Tindall (717) 575-3092 walruselect@gmail.com
Sherry Lash (706) 614-0290 sblash@protonmail.com

MEMORIAL FLOWERS
Those desiring to offer flowers for any service – either in Memory of Loved Ones or in Thanksgiving, please contact Bonnie Binneveld @ 352-255-1658. On behalf of ECW, Bonnie will handle the monthly calendar for Altar and Madonna flowers. Then it is up to the donor to contact a local florist and make arrangements. They should bill you directly, not St. James. You can also reserve the Altar candle for $5.00.

Please Stay Tuned  
For future updates about Worship times, and for other opportunities to reach out to those in need, If you have any questions, call us at 352-787-1981,
or email: office@stjames-leesburg.org

   Drive-By Food Drive

St. James ECW is sponsoring an on going “Drive-By” Food Drive,
on behalf of the Leesburg Food Bank
on the 3rd Wednesday of the month from 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon.
Thank you for your generous donations!


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