Baptisms, Weddings & Funerals
Meaningful Moments
So many of life’s most meaningful moments occur in Christian community—in the presence of God, in the company of those we love, and in the spirit of hope and fellowship. We are honored to be the place where so many of our parishioners have been baptized, married, and remembered. Discover how we can share in some or all of life’s meaningful moments.
Baptisms
Holy Baptism is full initiation by water and the Holy Spirit into Christ’s body, the Church. Each candidate for Holy Baptism is to be sponsored by one or more baptized persons. Baptisms are offered as part of Sunday morning worship service most months.
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Baptisms are offered during the Sunday 10:00 service so the full congregation can share in your joy and commitment. Our baptism dates for 2026-27 include November 1, January 10, April 4, May 16, July 11, September 19, and November 7.
Please complete the form below to notify us of your interest in baptism, and a member of the clergy will reach out to you.
Parents and sponsors (Godparents) are expected to attend a pre-baptism meeting during the week before the baptism date.
Weddings
It is our profound honor and delight to be the spiritual home of such an important and meaningful commitment.
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If you or your fiancé, or a member of one of your immediate families, is a member of St. James’s, you are invited to hold your wedding here.
The first step in making arrangements is to contact our Director of Administration, Betsy Lee. A member of the Clergy will confirm your wedding date. Once confirmed, you’ll work with our Wedding Coordinator, Laura Shuford.
Per the canons of the Episcopal Church, premarital counseling is also part of your wedding planning. And if you’re divorced and remarrying, permission from the Bishop is required.
Funerals
Honoring and remembering our loved ones and friends is an essential part of the grieving process. And just as we have celebrated some of life’s most joyous moments with you, we are here for you during life’s harder moments as well.
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In addition to providing our sanctuary or the Memorial Garden as a site for your funeral services, our clergy are available for pastoral counseling before, after, and at the time of death.
The Memorial Garden at St. James’s was established in 1985 for the burial of human ashes in a common garden. It is located in the courtyard adjacent to the west side of the sanctuary. Application for the interment of ashes may be made at the time of need by the next of kin, or pre-arrangements may be made by contacting our Rector, The Rev. Beth Franklin. Only cremated human remains may be buried in the Garden. The remains are buried directly in the earth and are not recoverable, nor are they preserved in any manner.
To inquire about funeral services, please contact our Funeral Coordinator, Donna Ellis.