St James Episcopal Church, Painesville OH

Welcome to St. James

Mother Vanessa Clark, Rector

We are a Christian community of the Episcopal Tradition, growing in Jesus Christ. We strive to hold in our hearts and actions the spiritual and physical welfare of others in Christ's name. We are committed in faith to live this out through worship, education, ecumenical ministry and service to others in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Schedule of Eucharists: Sunday 8:00 and 10:30AM (8:00 and 9:30AM June-August) Wednesday 12:15PM, Holy Days: As announced; Christian Formation: Sunday 9:30AM


1926 Skinner Opus 608 Pipe Organ Restoration Project



On June 1, 2009 the physical work to restore St James 1268 Skinner Opus 608 Organ began.  We have created a page on the St James website that will track the progress of this large and very important restoration project.  Please watch this page for frequent updates from St James organist  Bill Benner.


St. James News Letter.


Click on the above image to download the latest issue of the St James News letter.

An archive of the of old news letters can be found on the St James New Letter page of the website.


The St. James Episcopal Church Brochure
We have created a new Brochure that will tell you all about St. James Episcopal Church and the people at its heart . You can download this document as a PDF to your computer.


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St. James Episcopal Church

Mother Vanessa Clark, Rector

131 N. State Street
Painesville, OH 44077

Phone: (440) 354-3526

FAX: (440) 354-9555





St. James Staff


Parish Secretary: Linda Wirtz
Organist and Choirmaster: William Benner
Assistant Choirmaster: Hilary Bixler
Treasurer: Darrell Knapp
Christian Formation: Steve Webster
Youth Directors:
Housekeeper:
Tammy Kmetz,
Nursery Attendant: Catherine Gibson
Sexton: Jack Acker



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