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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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
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.
Beginning September 6th, our congregation will join this sacred lineage by chanting and singing the psalms together during our liturgies.
Click here to read the current Messenger: September 2026
Click here to read past issues: Past Messengers
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PROGRAMS FOR OUR ST. JAMES
CHILDREN 
For more information Contact:
Lara Lehay 407-461-7014
Junior Daughters of the King
Schedule
All times 12:30-2:00
In the St Nicholas House
September 13,20,27
Study Sessions
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
September 13,20,27
Study Sessions
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
September 13,20,27
Meeting
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
September 13,20,27
Meeting
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
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.
Scan the QR Code or click on the picture
to purchase tickets.
You can also call the office
352-787-1981 to purchase tickets.
to purchase tickets.
You can also call the office
352-787-1981 to purchase tickets.
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.
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)
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
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
I’m starting off with a BIG THANK YOU to the lovely ladies,BETHANY and VICTORIA in our PARISH OFFICE,for the expert help they have provided in the management of our Parish Library! That would be the UPDATED PRINT-OUT of the EXCEL FILE CATALOG, listing 1,404 books available for your reading pleasure, and INCLUSION OF THE LIBRARY CORNER ARTICLES IN THE MESSENGER! Bethany and Victoria respectively. Heartfelt thanks again, dear friends. You are invited to the library to browse the shelves for the NEW BOOKS ADDED, 56 of them, including EAT THIS BOOK, introduced by Fr. Trees in a recent sermon, and MY BELOVED, the latest Mitford saga book, discovered by yours truly in a recent trip to Barnes & Noble. Plus, don’t forget our JUVENILE (CHILDREN’S) COLLECTIONrecently rearranged in the St. Nicholas House. We are blessed to have an exceptional collection of inspirational literature for both the young and mature, ready to enhance our Biblical and Book of Common Prayer collections. Don’t let the road to a divine, Christian life pass you by due to lack of readership. Come by and check out books from your Parish Library. 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
