St. James parishioners have recently participated in a couple of forums and surveys in an effort to determine the vision for the future.

Stay tuned for more...

St. James Episcopal Church was established in 1937 during the administration of Bishop Clinton Quin, with the Rev. Thomas Clarkson serving as Priest-in-Charge, followed one year later by the Rev. Thomas Bagby. In l940, a new church was erected and received parish status. The Rev. B. Bagby was succeeded by the Rev. Robert L. Johnson. Under his leadership the church grew and the physical plant was expanded to include classrooms, library, and a parish hall.

The Rector during a most crucial period in the history of St. James was the Rev. Keith Bardin. By the end of his tenure in l962 a well established, open pattern was embraced and African-Americans became an integral part of the church. Following Rev. Bardin the church was served by six interim and four permanent rectors, each of whom made significant contributions to the growth of the church. During the administration of the Rev. John Sanders, with the assistance of fellow priests Penrose Hirst, John Worrell and Albert Ettling, a ministry with local universities, Rice, Texas Southern and the University of Houston, was established.

In l970 the Rev. James L. Tucker became the rector and remained for 22 years, until his retirement. The tenure of the Rev. Antoine Campbell extended from 1994 to 1999 during which period the following ministries began: the Jazz Eucharist, Jubilee Ministry, Keepers, and the Wednesday Bunch. 

Welcome

Who We Are
Welcome to Saint James Episcopal Church. We are interested in you. At the center of our community is a deep commitment to Jesus, which we express through energizing worship, transformative Christian education, and relevant outreach. We invite you to explore our website and find out about our various ministries.

When and How We Worship
We also invite you to join us for one of our four worship services on Sundays. Each one has its own unique character. Worship at 8am is a traditional Rite I service, which utilizes the traditional language and ceremonial reverence from which many traditional Episcopalians draw great comfort. Our 9:30am service is a Rite II service, using contemporary language, cantors, choir, and trumpet. At 12noon, we have a very energizing and soul stirring jazz Eucharist, featuring local professional musicians, creative music and less formality. And at 3PM, we have our Jubilee evening prayer service, which is a worship outreach and meal for people in the surrounding community. Lay volunteers of the parish lead this vital time of prayer and prepare the community meal.

What You Will Experience
Although we offer many different worship options, the common qualities that run through every service are our genuine welcome and loving nature. We invite you to worship with us at one that appeals most to your spiritual sensitivities. And be prepared, at whatever service you attend, to experience the love our Christ and warm, friendly fellowship.

Father Victor Thomas

For more information, please email: revthomas@stjameshouston.org

As Senior Warden of St. James Episcopal Church, I work to provide leadership within the parish serving the congregation and working with the rector to implement our mission and core values.

I would like to thank you for visiting our webpage. I invite you to join us on any given Sunday at one of our services as listed on the front page.

As you continue your spiritual journey, consider joining one of our ministries that we offer.
Kaye Pendarvis, Senior Warden.

For more information, please email: seniorwarden@stjameshouston.org

As Junior Warden of our Church, I work with the members of the Building and Grounds Committee to ensure that our Facilities are well maintained and beautifully kept for our Parishioners and Community.

PLEASE stop by and Worship with us, you will enjoy our new Sanctuary. To join our Commission, or to provide comments or suggestions, please contact Pattreace Brown.
juniorwarden@stjameshouston.org

The Vestry governs the affairs of the parish and members are elected by the congregation at its Annual Parish Meeting in January. Members serve three-year terms.

Vestry Meetings
The Vestry normally meets once a month (4th Saturday) beginning at 9:30 am in the Conference Room.

Vestry meetings are open to anyone who desires to observe the proceedings.