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Join Us on Sunday
St. James's Greeters welcoming parishioners on a Sunday morning.
Welcome
The Rev. Beth Franklin processing down the aisle of St. James's Episcopal Church.
Join us on sunday
The Rev. Blake Singer preaching from the pulpit at St. James's Episcopal Church.
Past Sermons

In the Heart of Richmond

Coming Up at St. James’s

Parishioners chatting in the narthex of St. James's
Parishioners chatting in the narthex of St. James's

Newcomer Brunch

Sunday, August 16
If you are new or have returned to St. James’s since June of 2025, we invite you to join us on Sunday, August 16, for a welcome brunch after the 10:00 service in Valentine Hall on the first floor of Michaux House.

Photo from last year's Blessing of the Backpacks
Photo from last year's Blessing of the Backpacks

Backpack Blessing

Sunday, August 30
Our annual Blessing of the Backpacks will take place on Sunday, August 30, at the 10:00 service. We will pass out backpack tags and stickers, as well as extend a blessing for a safe, happy, and successful school year.

Facade of St. James's

Welcome Sunday

Sunday, September 13
Come and celebrate as we kick-off the program year. We return to our 8:00 and 10:00 AM Worship Schedule.

Voices of St. James’s

Weekly blog posts that focus on the heart of St. James’s—including important organizational updates, campus news, and amazing stories of faith and connection unfolding right here in our midst.

The Rev. Beth Franklin

Being Doers

The Rev. Beth Franklin, Rector

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Children during Holy Eucharist

Enthusiasm & Wonder

The Rev. Dr. Kyle Babin, Interim Associate Rector

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The Sibley Family

An Invitation to Hope

Trey Sibley, Parishioner & 2026 Annual Giving Co-Chair

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The sanctuary of St. James's

Discover the Theologian Within You

Jane Dowrick, Parishioner & Former EfM Mentor

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