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
Click on the Picture to Watch the Livestream
Click Here To View/Download the Order of Worship
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: August 2026
Click here to read past issues: Past Messengers
Click to Receive the Messenger each month via email.
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.
Program Starts August 23rd.
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:
Sean 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
ADDITIONAL NEW PROGRAM FOR OUR ST. JAMES
CHILDREN 
What is Catechesis of the Good Shepherd?
Catechesis oof 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 oof 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
Spiritual Formation is HereMother Sebastiana, Deacon Art, and Dorry Curran will be co-facilitating a new program of spiritual formation training at St. James. The first phase of this program will take place during the Sunday School hour in the Parish Hall starting on August 2, 2026. The 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!
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2ND ~ 6:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.
SAVE THE DATE!!!
We are looking for 20 Chefs to prepare One Tasting-Sized Item for approximately 100 guests. Each sample should be 2–4 Ounces and may be anything from a decadent chocolate dessert to a savory steak hors d'oeuvre. We encourage creativity and would love to showcase a wide variety of delicious dishes! If you enjoy cooking and would like to support this wonderful mission, we would be delighted to have you participate. For more information or to volunteer, please contact:
Kathleen Trees – 337-241-3434 or Aaralyn Howell – 352-245-4891
Come and Enjoy the Great Food!! Tickets are $30, Scan the QR Code to purchase tickets.
Thank you for helping St. James with this amazing Mission.
Your support brings hope, healing, and compassionate care to those in need.
St James Mens Group Ministry
The August prayer breakfast has been cancelled.
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, September 16th If you are interested in joining the Men’s Ministry, please contact: Ted Kermode
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, September 16th 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 thisThursday, September 03, 2026, at St. James Episcopal Chapel located behind the church (204 N. Lee Street in Leesburg). Meet and Greet will start at 3:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall until the weather gets cooler! Bottled water and a small snack (usually chocolate) are provided.
Our conversation topic for September is “Working through the Anger Stage of Grief”. The role of anger is often misunderstood. It can be an ally during the grief process and guide us toward self-awareness. Recognizing anger and understanding it can help us process our grief more effectively. Join us as we discuss ways of dealing with anger in healthy ways and help us take actions to move forward.
Hope to see you this Thursday, September 3rd 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
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.
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
Click here to lean more.
All Sessions Meet In the St. Nicholes House
For more information contact:
Laura Lahey, M.Ed., M.A.
407-461-7014
Session One:
Rehearsals 5:00 - 5:30
Sept. 9,16,23,30
Sing In Church October 4th
10:15 Service
No Christmas Music
At the First Session
Rehearsals 5:00 - 5:30
Sept. 9,16,23,30
Sing In Church October 4th
10:15 Service
No Christmas Music
At the First Session
Session Two:
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
Session Three:
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
My never-ending theme is ACTUALLY, YOU DO HAVE TIME TO READ. So, I was amazed and truly pleased when I discovered an article titled exactly as above in the May 10, 2026 issue of “The Living Church”, which you will find on the parish library book truck. I hope many will read this article, pages 28 & 29, and recommend it to your fellow parishioners. For several decades I have had the positive pleasure of serving as Parish Librarian here at St. James. This is a post which was developed as a committee of our ever faithful and active E.C.W., the annual providers of operating funds for our library. This post has given me a major advantage; I get to select and purchase the books and magazines on the shelves, and even more satisfying, I get to read the books first. Thus, I have learned “a lot” about my chosen faith, and grown into a Christian life. What JOY! I strongly recommend that you, dear reader, follow my path. Read often from the Christian book collection available FREE in your very own library, following another of my favorite themes: READING IS FUNDAMENTAL, and not at all unusual in one’s development as a Christian. The Parish Library, Room 6, is open on Thursday mornings and on demand. Margaret Branham, P.L. will be glad to help you find some “Best Books”, Phone 352-787-5893. Margaret Branham, St. James Librarian
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
