Missions & Outreach
Missions
Following the example of Jesus Christ, the Missions Ministry of St. James’s seeks to cultivate and sustain relationships with God, our mission partners, and each other. Strong and sustained relationships with our partners requires respect and mutuality, acknowledging that we have as much or more to learn from our partners as they do from us.
The Episcopal Church in Navajoland
As we continue to discern how to be with the Episcopal Church in Navajoland, we feel called to come alongside St. Christopher’s Mission and support their efforts to reintegrate into the Bluffs Art Festival. In October of 2026, St. James’s is taking a spiritual journey to St. Christopher’s. We will continue to build and deepen relationships, assist in preparations for the festival, and grow together as disciples of Christ.
Hurley Dental Clinic & Beyond
In April of 2026, a group of dedicated volunteers gathered in partnership with Hurley Community Development Center to serve over 80 patients through compassionate dental care. Services included cleaning, fillings, extractions, and preventive education. We plan to return to Hurley, and hope you will join us in our continued relationship with this amazing community!
Outreach
We commit to being in relationship with all those whom Richmond is home—especially those beyond our four walls, with whom we might need to be intentional about building connections.
St. James’s partners with non-profit organizations who specialized in providing thoughtful, holistic care for neighbors experiencing needs of all kinds. Our commitments include long-term partnerships with CARITAS, Peter Paul, REAL LIFE, and Circle Center. We are also pleased to support ACTS, SCAN, ReWork Richmond, Support Works Housing. Our most comprehensive partnership is with the St. James’s Children’s Center, whose impact on our community families takes place on campus year-around.
During the 2026-27 program year, the congregation will participate in parish-wide discernment about how we hope to more fully live into our mission of being doers in this next chapter of life together.
Please click here to subscribe to our communications and learn how to be present at CARITAS and the Healing Place, volunteer with Peter Paul, contribute to REAL LIFE, and support the Thanksgiving Food Drive in the coming program year.
Local Partners
CARITAS
CARITAS creates a safe space to heal and time to rebuild. They are an active community of caring for people experiencing homelessness and/or addiction. Their vision is to cultivate a vibrant community where hope lives and everyone has an opportunity to renew their lives.
Peter Paul
Peter Paul offers a full range of programs and services to fulfill Peter Paul’s mission: to support the neighbors of the East End and educate its students, equipping them to serve as positive contributors to their family, community and society.
REAL LIFE
REAL LIFE serves individuals who have been impacted by incarceration, homelessness, or substance use disorder by giving them an opportunity to overcome their personal and community barriers that hinder their pathway to thriving.
Additional Partners
