Adult Learning at St. James’s
We believe everyone is on a journey of continuous discovery and growth. Our Adult Learning offers diverse, engaging, and supportive opportunities–from weekly Bible Studies and book clubs to retreats and major events like WomanKind–designed to help you deepen your faith, connect more authentically, and enrich your understanding of God. Continue scrolling to learn more about our offerings.
We also gather most Wednesday nights for further education, fellowship, and a free community dinner.
Sunday Morning Formation
Throughout the program year (September through May), we gather in Valentine Hall at 9:00 am for a wide variety of programs on topics of Christian concern in today’s world. This is a chance for us to host speakers and exchange questions and ideas.
Join a Bible Study or Book Club
Find a Bible Study or Book Club below that speaks to your interests, fits your schedule, and expands your relationships.
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Tuesdays from 7:30 to 8:30 am in Valentine Hall
A weekly hour of fellowship, discussion, and good food. Areas of study for this group have included the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke, the Book of Acts, 1 and 2 Corinthians, Genesis, and Exodus. To join, contact Patrick Strickler at jpstrickler@verizon.net.
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2nd and 4th Tuesdays from 5:00 to 6:00 pm on Zoom
This Bible study meets twice a month to read together through a biblical book or theme one at a time. We explore when and under what conditions the passages were written, and prayerfully ask how God is speaking through them now to us as Christ’s followers. To join, contact Becky DeCamps at rahylton2@gmail.com.
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1st and 3rd Tuesdays from 7:00 to 8:30 pm, Location Varies
A flexible study, discussion, prayer, and fellowship group for women in their 30s, 40s, and 50s. We often follow the lectionary and readings, using them as a basis to discuss the upcoming week’s Gospel. To join, contact Kendal Sibley at ksibley@hunton.com. -
Every other Thursday at 7:30 am in Valentine Hall
We are led by Christ’s example of service to others, and members take turns in leading the morning worship and explaining the following Sunday’s readings, or in the cooking and cleaning up of the breakfast meal. To join, contact Michael Smith at michaelcsmith2509@gmail.com.
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Every Wednesday from 10:00 to 11:30 am on Zoom
This opportunity for spiritual refreshment and enlightenment begins with fellowship, a prayer followed by study, and discussions that help to make our Christian faith a “living faith” and apply the witness of the Scripture to our everyday lives. We will discuss the lessons appointed for the upcoming Sunday service. (The Collect, the 1st lesson, the Psalm, the New Testament reading and the Gospel.) To join, contact Betse Trow at betsytrow@gmail.com.
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Monthly Meetings from noon to 1:00 pm on Zoom
The Brown Bag Book Club Group reads and discusses both fiction and non-fiction selections, recommended and selected by members. The book list is determined in late summer for the next year. Click here to view the remaining meetings and books for 2026. All interested readers are invited to join our lively and thoughtful lunch-time discussions. To join, contact Linda Owen at lindaowen23@gmail.com.
Additional Offerings
Education for Ministry (EfM)
Designed to help participants better understand their lives and shape their actions–this program is more than 40 years old and includes a comprehensive theological education.
Becoming Beloved Community (BBC)
Promotes racial reconciliation, justice, healing, understanding, and forgiveness within our parish and the communities in which we live and serve.
WomanKind
Save the date for our 2026 conference this coming April 24-25. We are honored to feature internationally recognized author, activist, and speaker Lisa Sharon Harper.