St. James is a friendly, casual church where all kinds of people join in a shared journey of faith. Young people, senior citizens, singles, couples, and families find a warm welcome and spiritual companionship.
Worship at St. James is based on celebration and we warmly invite you to join us. Visitors, newcomers, inquirers, and members of other churches and faiths are always welcome to take part in Sunday services, educational opportunities for all ages, and a variety of outreach and social activities.
St. James Episcopal Church is a parish of the Diocese of Utah and The Episcopal Church, part of the worldwide Anglican Communion.
Location
We are located in Midvale, just south of the I-215 Union Park Exit, about 15 minutes from downtown Salt Lake City. We serve Cottonwood Heights, Draper, Holladay, Murray, Sandy, and other south valley communities.
Service Times
Regular Sunday Services are at 8:00 am and 10:00 am. During the summer, a popular and informal outdoor Communion is celebrated at 8:00 am. Service times may vary on Holidays or special events. Please check our calendar for updated information. Everyone is welcome to join us in worship at any of our services.
Ash Wednesday Services
Wednesday, March 5th at 12:00 noon and 7:00 pm
Bishop’s Annual Visitation
Sunday, March 16th at 10:00 am
(No 8am Service this day; Service followed by potluck reception)
Holy Week Services
Monday, April 14th at 7:00 pm – Holy Eucharist
Tuesday, April 15th at 7:00 pm – Holy Eucharist
Wednesday, April 16th at 7:00 pm – Tenebrae
Thursday, April 17th at 7:00 pm – Maundy Thursday Eucharist with Foot-washing and Stripping of the altar
Thursday, April 17th from 9:00 pm until Friday, April 18th at 9:00 am – Watch Vigil
Friday, April 18th at 12:00 noon and 7:00 pm – Good Friday Services
Easter Services
Sunday, April 20th
7:00 am – Easter Vigil and Eucharist
10:00 am – Easter Festive Eucharist
Welcome video from the Rector, click here
Our Common Values
We respect, celebrate, and embrace the dignity of every human being, in all their diversity, striving for justice and peace.
We seek to follow Christ’s command to love our neighbors as ourselves by ministering, in word and deed, to the world around us.
We encourage intellectual freedom in our understanding of scripture and tradition.
We acknowledge God’s goodness in ourselves, in each other, and in the world. We actively seek forgiveness and reconciliation with God and with each other.
We strive to create inspiring worship, thoughtful Christian formation, and intentional hospitality, connecting us to God and to each other.
We recognize Christ in each and every person.
We invite people, of every ethnicity and ability, looking for healing, love, forgiveness, and acceptance, and seeking to find or recover a spiritual home in Christian community, including families, children, young people, older people, couples, singles, and LGBTQ persons.
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