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Welcome to St. James in Batavia, NY.  Our community life centers around a very old and very beautiful church building that we are trying very hard to renovate.  However, just because our building is old, doesn’t mean our life and ministry would feel at home in 1908.  Our most recent history has various chapters where struggle has been the order of the day.  But other chapters tell another story, one where committed, loyal people have stepped up to lead ministries to glorify God and to serve our fellow human beings.  Our worship is thoroughly Episcopal, except that it doesn’t fit the stereotype of stodgy or way too precious.  Liturgy reflects the commitments we make to each other and to the Lord  Jesus Christ.  Scholarship funds and the Rupprecht Fund make it possible for us to give a helping hand to people who need one.  Our Pastoral Care team keeps track of people in every sort of challenging circumstance, keeping them in prayer and visiting them with warmth and love.  Our  people give generously of their time and resources so that St. James can remain a vital place of healing and refreshment to any and all who find life a bit more crushing than they had imagined.  Our singers sing joyously, our organist plays vigorously, our priest preaches faithfully and our vestry leads respectfully.

If you are wanting to find a place of refreshment, where people know you as a member of the family of Christ, you’ll want to worship with us this coming Sunday.  We have a place for you and for all who are seeking entry into the Kingdom of God.  There is so much more Christ calls us to do and be and we trust he will send us people with new vision and ready hearts.  Before getting lost in a “Mega Church” try getting found at St. James in Batavia.  We eagerly await your visit.

St. James Episcopal Church

405 E. Main St.

Batavia NY 14020

585-343-6802

stjamesepiscopal1@verizon.net