Welcome to
St. James Episcopal Church

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The mission of The Episcopal Church, as stated in the Book of Common Prayer’s catechism, is “to restore all people to unity with God and each other in Christ.” In step with that mission, we follow Jesus into loving, liberating, and life-giving relationships with God, with each other, and with the earth. 

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As Episcopalians, we believe in and follow the teachings of Jesus Christ, whose life, death, and resurrection saved the world.  We believe that God loves you – no exceptions.  

 

 

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Celebrant    Do you believe in God the Father?

People       I believe in God, the Father almighty,
                         creator of heaven and earth.

 

Celebrant.   Do you believe in Jesus Christ, the Son of God?

People      I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord.
                    He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit
                         and born of the Virgin Mary.
                    He suffered under Pontius Pilate,
                         was crucified, died, and was buried.
                    He descended to the dead.
                    On the third day he rose again.
                    He ascended into heaven,
                        and is seated at the right hand of the Father.
                    He will come again to judge the living and the dead.

 

Celebrant   Do you believe in God the Holy Spirit?

People     I believe in the Holy Spirit,
                       the holy catholic Church,
                       the communion of saints,
                       the forgiveness of sins,
                       the resurrection of the body,
                       and the life everlasting.

 

Celebrant   Will you continue in the apostles' teaching and 
                       fellowship, in the breaking of the bread, and in     

                       the prayers?

People      I will, with God's help.

 

Celebrant.  Will you persevere in resisting evil, and, whenever
                       you fall into sin, repent and return to the Lord?

People.     I will, with God's help.

 

Celebrant.   Will you proclaim by word and example the Good
                        News of God in Christ?

People      I will, with God's help.

 

Celebrant.   Will you seek and serve Christ in all persons, loving
                        your neighbor as yourself?

People.     I will, with God's help.

 

Celebrant.   Will you strive for justice and peace among all
                        people, and respect the dignity of every human
                        being?

People.     I will, with God's help.