Welcome to St. James in Downtown Hendersonville!
A Welcoming Church in the Heart of Downtown Hendersonville
St. James is an energetic and engaging parish to explore faith and experience the grace and love of Christ. Here, you’ll find a beautiful sacred space and meaningful worship for encountering God, as well as friendly, welcoming people who have a joyful passion for justice and mercy. There is a place for all here to worship, learn, and serve. Our mission is simple, but it stretches the globe—
Welcome All. Love All. Serve All.
Sunday, 8:00 a.m.
Holy Eucharist Rite I
Spoken Service
Monday, 8:30 a.m.
Morning Prayer
At the High Altar
Sunday, 10:15 a.m.
Holy Eucharist Rite II
with St. James Choir
Wednesday, 12 noon
Holy Eucharist & Healing Prayer
in the Chapel
Sunday, 5:00 p.m.
Holy Eucharist Rite II
Music & Style Varies
Thursday, 8:00 a.m.
Holy Eucharist with Incense
at the High Altar; Approximately 30 minutes
Welcome Visitors & Newcomers
First, thank you for worshipping with us! We know visiting for the first time can be daunting and worship in the Episcopal Church can be unfamiliar to some. It takes some courage to attend that first time. We are grateful for your presence, whether you are passing through town on vacation, visiting family, or looking for a spiritual home. We trust God will draw near to you as you draw near to God.
Upcoming Events
Friday Night Stained Glass Windows Light
Every Friday at 4 p.m. in the nave
Experience one of St. James’ greatest treasures through a guided tour of our remarkable stained glass windows. Discover the stories, history, artistry, and symbolism behind these beautiful works as they come alive in the changing light of late afternoon. Join Deacon Tim any Friday beginning in August. Light refreshments will be available in his office beginning at 3:30 p.m., with the guided tour starting promptly at 4:00 p.m. We’ll finish in time to enjoy an evening in Historic Downtown Hendersonville. Whether your interests are history, architecture, sacred art, or simply beauty, all are welcome. Bring a friend and experience our church in a new light.
Parish Picnic
Sunday, Aug. 30 from 11:30 a.m.- 1 p.m. in Stillwell Hall & Courtyards
Enjoy lunch and fellowship at our annual parish picnic after the 10:15 a.m. Eucharist in the Bell Tower Courtyard and St. James grounds. The Hospitality Guild will be making hamburgers and hot dogs. Chips, drinks, and a dessert will be available. Vegan and vegetarian options will be offered as well. Please bring a lawn chair and enjoy the fun. Children & Youth can enjoy field games. And back by popular demand, we’re putting Fr. David back in the Dunk Tank!
A Contemplative Recovery Eucharist
Thursday, Sept. 3 at 5 p.m. in the Nave
National Recovery Month is observed every September to celebrate individuals in long-term recovery, honor service providers, and promote evidence-based treatment for mental health and substance use disorders. Blending resources from the Recovery Ministries of the Episcopal Church with our St. James Contemplative Eucharist services with candles and music by Jack Russell, we will pause to give thanks for those who have found healing and wholeness in recovery and for those who have supported such healing and to pray for those still suffering. Whether you are in recovery, have a family member or friend who is in recovery, or simply wish to honor the way God is present in the lives of the millions who struggle with addiction, this service is for you.
Season of Creation Eucharists
Sundays, Sept. 6-Oct. 4 at 5 p.m. (except for Sept. 27) in the Garden Chapel
In the coming month, St James will be offering Eucharists centered on creation care themes at our Sunday evening worship. Each week will offer a little something different but all will draw our hearts to worshiping God as revealed in Scripture and God’s creation as well as our call to be good stewards of the gift of creation. Weather permitting, each service will be held outdoors in our garden chapel.
Sept. 6: Feast of Christ in Creation featuring, harpist Erin Bonawitz; Sept. 13: Renewal of Baptismal Vows and Blessing of the Pollinator Garden; Sept. 20: Holy Eucharist, Rite II, featuring acoustic hymns with Katie Knowles; Oct. 4: Feast of St. Francis of Assisi with Blessing of the Animals and featuring Allelu!.
“Without Shade, Without Rest” Film Screening, Meal, and Panel Discussion
Thursday, Sept. 10 from 5:30 – 8 p.m. in Stillwell Hall
For Season of Creation 2026, we are screening the documentary, “Without Shade, Without Rest,” highlighting the hazards of farm and nursery workers, who labor in sweltering heat without heat/water/nutrition breaks, since OSHA still has no regulations about outdoor worker safety. Food trucks will serve meals, and a panel discussion will follow the 40-minute film describing the farmworker experience in Henderson County. This event is made possible by El Centro, League of Women Voters, Indivisible Henderson County, Progressive Alliance of Henderson County, Just Economics, Creation Care Alliance, and Working Films. Click here for more info or to register.
Newcomer Cafe
Sunday, Sept. 13 at 9 a.m. in Stillwell Hall
Join us for light refreshments, coffee, and fun fellowship with newcomers and long-time members. Whether you are new to the area, looking for a spiritual home or started attending months ago, we pray you have been blessed by the worship and that our parish will continue to be a blessing to you. If you have children, we would love them join us!
Apple Festival Parking Fundraiser for Children, Youth, and Family Ministries
Friday, Sept 4 – Monday, Sept 7 in the St. James Parking Lots
Looking for convenient parking for The North Carolina Apple Festival during Labor Day weekend? Park at St. James for quick and easy access to all the festivities in Downtown Hendersonville. The cost of parking is $10 per car and all proceeds go to our Youth and Children’s Ministries.
Apple Festival Stained Glass Window Tour with Deacon Tim Jones
Saturday, Sept. 5 at 10 a.m. in the Nave
Just in time for Apple Festival, Deacon Tim will be offering a guided tour of our stained glass on Saturday, Sept 5 at 10 a.m. This tour is free, open to the public, and a wonderful opportunity to bring friends and family to St. James to see the unique and vibrant stained glass that tells a coherent story of our faith’s history, from global to local, ancient to modern, from Moses to the first rector of St. James, the Rev. Nicholas Collins Hughes.
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ADDRESS
766 N Main Street, Hendersonville, NC 28792
Phone
828-693-7458