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St. James is a welcoming, compassionate, family-like community.
Our Guiding Principles are
- Jesus is Lord
- Provide a safe and welcoming space for everyone
- Love changes everything
- We are God’s love in action
- Everyone has something to offer
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My husband and I first walked into St. James church about six years ago. After the service we attended a coffee time in a small room in the church; we were greeted by church members that were very friendly and welcoming. Since that time both my husband and I enjoyed meeting and making lifetime friends.
My husband passed a year ago, and since that time I have experienced not only friendship but genuine compassion and love. A feeling of belonging and cared about is what is needed in our lives and in our church’s, and what I have found at St. James. Through the people here I have experienced God’s love. Sharon H. (a member of St. James) |
St. James has been my spiritual family for many many years. It’s comforting to know that at St. James if I need any kind of support that my church family will be there to give me whatever I need without any judgment or criticism.
We all need to look outside ourselves and to be there for one another, be it near or far, as sisters and brothers in Christ . It’s a tough world out there and having a sense of belonging to a community in Christ is calming and can change your life if you’re open to Gods never ending love. This is what I love about St. James. Peace and Love, Sally C. (a member of St. James) |
I moved to this area about 16 years ago and I was new & did not know anyone. I volunteered for Hospice for several years and I was searching for a church where I would be part of a family. One of my patient’s sons told me about St. James and how their Mother belonged for so many years. I just wanted a little country church where I would feel comfortable. So, I decided to try St James and I am so very glad I did!
The very first time I went, I felt welcome. The congregation did not overwhelm me with questions, which had happened to me in the past. I was asked if I would like to stay for coffee & was invited to join a group for brunch. I stayed for the coffee! And have been there ever since.
Everyone was very relaxed & welcoming, so therefore I became part of my "Church family" from the start! It is not the building that makes the church, but the people & the love they share. I do not know what I would do without them. They have seen me through some very hard times and also shared some very happy times with me. They are a caring, loving, compassionate, friendly, welcoming, sharing family. I know I will continue to "belong" there for years to come.
Rose Jones
The very first time I went, I felt welcome. The congregation did not overwhelm me with questions, which had happened to me in the past. I was asked if I would like to stay for coffee & was invited to join a group for brunch. I stayed for the coffee! And have been there ever since.
Everyone was very relaxed & welcoming, so therefore I became part of my "Church family" from the start! It is not the building that makes the church, but the people & the love they share. I do not know what I would do without them. They have seen me through some very hard times and also shared some very happy times with me. They are a caring, loving, compassionate, friendly, welcoming, sharing family. I know I will continue to "belong" there for years to come.
Rose Jones
Welcome to all visitors of the Saint James website.
Many people comment that they know of St. James as one of those two little “white country churches” that they pass on Mays Landing Road on their way to the shore; or where they park to attend a ballgame at the field next door. We also have visitors who have stopped at the cemetery and prayer garden for some quiet time. St. James is a member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and a Reconciling in Christ Church. We may be considered a "small" congregation, but that does not mean we cannot show God's love in a big way. If you visit us you will come to see we are like a large family who love each other - warts and all. We work at being God's hands and feet in our community and helping others to know God's love through our actions, from the littlest of us to the oldest of us. We invite you to attend our services and get to know us better. Linger for fellowship time following our service and enjoy refreshments while getting to meet our members. Please join us as we grow together in faith and fellowship. We invite you to become involved in activities that serve and support our community on the local, regional and global levels. 
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WORSHIP INFORMATION
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WELCOME
Our entrance is on the parking lot side of the church building
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