Welcome to St. James in Downtown Hendersonville!
A Welcoming Church in the Heart of Downtown Hendersonville
St. James is an energetic and engaging parish to explore faith and experience the grace and love of Christ. Here, you’ll find a beautiful sacred space and meaningful worship for encountering God, as well as friendly, welcoming people who have a joyful passion for justice and mercy. There is a place for all here to worship, learn, and serve. Our mission is simple, but it stretches the globe—
Welcome All. Love All. Serve All.
Sunday, 8:00 a.m.
Holy Eucharist Rite I
Spoken Service
Monday, 8:30 a.m.
Morning Prayer
At the High Altar
Sunday, 10:15 a.m.
Holy Eucharist Rite II
with St. James Choir
Wednesday, 12 noon
Holy Eucharist & Healing Prayer
in the Chapel
Sunday, 5:00 p.m.
Holy Eucharist Rite II
Music & Style Varies
Thursday, 8:00 a.m.
Holy Eucharist with Incense
at the High Altar; Approximately 30 minutes
Welcome Visitors & Newcomers
First, thank you for worshipping with us! We know visiting for the first time can be daunting and worship in the Episcopal Church can be unfamiliar to some. It takes some courage to attend that first time. We are grateful for your presence, whether you are passing through town on vacation, visiting family, or looking for a spiritual home. We trust God will draw near to you as you draw near to God.
Upcoming Events
Friday Night Stained Glass Windows Light
Every Friday at 4 p.m. in the nave
Experience one of St. James’ greatest treasures through a guided tour of our remarkable stained glass windows. Discover the stories, history, artistry, and symbolism behind these beautiful works as they come alive in the changing light of late afternoon. Join Deacon Tim any Friday beginning in August. Light refreshments will be available in his office beginning at 3:30 p.m., with the guided tour starting promptly at 4:00 p.m. We’ll finish in time to enjoy an evening in Historic Downtown Hendersonville. Whether your interests are history, architecture, sacred art, or simply beauty, all are welcome. Bring a friend and experience our church in a new light.
Season of Creation Eucharists
Sundays, Sept. 6-Oct. 4 at 5 p.m. (except for Sept. 27) in the Garden Chapel
In the coming month, St James will be offering Eucharists centered on creation care themes at our Sunday evening worship. Each week will offer a little something different but all will draw our hearts to worshiping God as revealed in Scripture and God’s creation as well as our call to be good stewards of the gift of creation. Weather permitting, each service will be held outdoors in our garden chapel.
Sept. 6: Feast of Christ in Creation featuring, harpist Erin Bonawitz; Sept. 13: Renewal of Baptismal Vows and Blessing of the Pollinator Garden; Sept. 20: Holy Eucharist, Rite II, featuring acoustic hymns with Katie Knowles; Oct. 4: Feast of St. Francis of Assisi with Blessing of the Animals and featuring Allelu!.
St. Francis Blessing of the Animals
Sunday, Oct. 4 at 5 p.m. in the Garden Chapel (No Eucharist)
Your furry, feathered, or even scaly friends are welcome at our outdoor Blessing of the Animals service as we celebrate the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi and God’s creation. In celebration of this day, we’re collecting cat and dog food and other pet supplies for Blue Ridge Humane Society at all services on Oct. 4. Please place donations in the bin in the narthex or in the reception area. Every donation helps care for pets and the families who love them. Thank you for caring for all God’s creatures!
Midweek Matinees
Wednesdays, Sept. 30-Nov. 18 at 1 p.m. in the Trinity Room
Bring your lunch or a snack and join your fellow parishioners for a series of historical movies set in the 16th and 17th centuries, documenting and dramatizing the birth of the Anglican Church and the political upheaval and turmoil in the monarchy of England so central to the Church. From Henry VIII to the killing (or martyring) of Charles I, we will watch and learn how this pivotal period of British history shaped the church we know and love today.
Meet Me in the Middle: the Birth of the Anglican Church and via Media (the Middle Way)
Sundays, Oct. 11-Nov. 22 at 9 a.m. in the Trinity Room (except Nov. 1)
How did via Media or the Middle Way become the hallmark of the Anglican Church, both protestant and catholic? This series explores this question through historical films covering the 16th and 17th centuries. The films will be shown on Wednesdays before the Sunday morning formation time, but you may also watch them on your own. A list of films and where they can be watched will be published in September, so you begin watching as you have time. Sunday mornings will tease out the fact from the drama and will highlight how the foundational theology of via Media developed during the first century of the church.
Waffles & PJs Church with Blessing of the Costumes
Sunday, Oct. 25 at 9 a.m. in Stillwell Hall
We’ll be blessing Halloween costumes at this Holy Eucharist so come in your spookiest (but not violent) costume as we honor and celebrate the creativity and imagination that bring them to life! As always, this family-friendly service includes breakfast as part of worship and invites kids and families to serve in worship by making waffles ahead of time, setting the table, reading the lesson, ushering, or cleaning up! Stick around for the very beginning of the 10:15 a.m. Eucharist in the church, follow behind the clergy in the procession, and be part of the Parade of Blessed Costumes!
Halloween Trunk-or-Treat
Sunday, Oct. 25 from 3-5 p.m. in the Thursday Thrift Shop Parking Lot
Calling all goblins and ghouls, princesses and superheroes…all are welcome to join us for lots of FUN and CANDY! Volunteers are needed to decorate their vehicles and hand out candy, welcome guests, and direct parking. Everyone is invited to come and participate!
Linda Lassiter Hill Organ Recital Series: Tate Addis, Organist “Tales from the Organ Loft: Scary Sounds and Spooky Stories”
Thursday, Oct. 29 at 7 p.m. in the Nave; Reception to follow in Stillwell Hall
Tate Addis is our Artist-in-Residence at St. James and has been acclaimed for “spectacular” performances and “deeply communicative musicality.” He has appeared as a recitalist throughout the United States and Europe. A graduate of Wichita State University, Yale University, and Oberlin Conservatory, he currently serves as Organist and Associate Conductor at Centenary United Methodist Church in Winston Salem. He will be playing J. S. Bach’s infamous Toccata and Fugue in D Minor, Mussorgsky’s Night on Bald Mountain, Dukas’ The Sorcerer’s Apprentice and other works. Wear your Halloween finest and arrive early for this concert which was a ‘full house” last year! No tickets required. A catered reception will follow in Stillwell Hall.
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ADDRESS
766 N Main Street, Hendersonville, NC 28792
Phone
828-693-7458