ST. JAMES PLANTATION CHAPEL
The next Chapel service is on Sunday, April 27th at 9:00 am. Our minister is Brother Jim Hobbs. He has served at the Brunswick Church of Christ for the past six years as a minister and teacher.
Special music will be provided by Claire Mc Donald, soloist.
One of the earliest amenities in our community, St. James Plantation Chapel is a tribute to the vision and generosity of Homer Wright. As founder of St. James, Homer built the Chapel to give residents and potential buyers a feeling of community, stability, and direction as they drove along the Green Mile. In 1997, Homer deeded the completed Chapel to a newly created 501(C)3 charitable corporation that is managed by a board of directors.
Our Philosophy
STJPC is a welcoming, ecumenical community of worshippers. It reflects the goals of our founder, Homer Wright, who wanted to build more than just houses. He wanted to build a community - a community that would lure people from all over the country to leave their homes and come to the North Carolina coast to live and celebrate their golden years. Homer reasoned that churches were an essential part of life for many of the people coming to St. James, and he wanted to establish a house of worship that would welcome people from diverse faith traditions.
STJPC has no formal membership expectations or roll, no pledges or tithing, no standing committees beyond the board of directors, no full-time minister, and no affiliation with any denomination. For residents seeking that traditional level of church engagement, there are numerous options available in the greater Southport community, but for those who want dependable, quality worship experiences reflecting a diverse array of Christian faith traditions, the Chapel offers a welcoming church home.
Chapel Updates ...
Do you have time or talents to offer?
- The St. James Chapel welcomes expertise and helping hands for a variety of needs.
- For example:
- Are you a handy person who could help with odd jobs or landscaping around the Chapel?
- Do you like to decorate?
- Do you have musical skills you would like to share?
- Would you like to usher or be a worship leader at a service?
- Do you have financial expertise, especially in planned giving?
Please send us an email and let us know: StJamesPlantationChapel@gmail.com
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In the news
The State Port Pilot Ariticle, May 3, 2023, St. James Chapel dedicates its tribute gardens
Cat-Tales, March 2023, Commemorative Gardens
The State Port Pilot Article, March 2, 2023: St. James Chapel gardens honor loved ones, pets
Cat-Tales, November 2022, A chapel's future, brick by brick
The State Port Pilot Article, October 19, 2022: St. James Chapel brick garden honors loved ones and pets
History of the St. James Plantation Chapel.