9:15 Worship Service:
A worship service held on the lawn of the church and was put in place as a way to continue meeting together in the midst of COVID-19 protocols. This service typically lasts 45 minutes.
11:00 Worship Service:
A praise-oriented worship service with a live band that sings current Christian music with a blend of familiar hymns. This inspirational service lasts about an hour. This service typically lasts one hour.
What are the worship services like?
First of all, we believe that everyone who attends worship services at St. James, whether you’re a first-time guest or you’ve been around here for years, should be able to come with the expectation of meeting with God. That applies to those who are on top of the world and to those who feel like they’ve hit rock bottom: the Lord wants to meet with you. So, our worship services are designed to facilitate those encounters—meeting with each other, and meeting with God. You will hear the good news proclaimed to you each week.
Our 9:15 service meets outside on the church lawn. Here you will find worshippers sitting in lawn chairs or on blankets individually or in family groups. Our 11:00 service meets in the Sanctuary and incorporates both traditional and contemporary worship styles. Whether indoors or outdoors, our desire is to lift up Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.
How should I dress on Sunday morning?
Coat and tie and traditional “Sunday best” clothes are not the norm at St. James, though you will see some folks wearing just that. Most people dress casually so wear what you are comfortable in. If you’re worried about what you wear, the less likely you’ll expect an encounter with God.
What should I bring with me?
Bring a joyously expectant and reverent attitude in recognition of the God whom we worship.
At St. James, we believe children and youth are integral parts of the Body of Christ. They are invited to serve and participate in worship in the same way as adults. Children and youth regularly read Scripture and pray during our 11 o’clock worship hour.
During the Sunday School hour (11:10-11:50 am), we offer classes for children and youth, birth through 12th grade. We use the Gospel Project curriculum, reading through the Bible over three years and discovering how every story points to God’s plan of salvation in Jesus
We encourage children and youth to participate in Wesley Groups on Sunday evenings. This is a time for young people to experience community in a small group setting while their parents have the opportunity to do the same.
All of our Sunday School teachers, leaders, and volunteers—anyone who works with children and youth—have been thoroughly vetted through our background check and Safe Sanctuaries training.
For more information about Nursery Ministry (birth – 4 years), click here
For more information about Children’s Ministry (4 years – 5th grade), click here
For more information about Youth Ministry (6th -12th grade), click here
