ST. JAMES PLANTATION CHAPEL
The next Chapel service is on Mother's Day, Sunday, May 12, 2024, at 9:00 am. Our minister is Rev. Bob Lee, a retired Presbyterian pastor sand a member of the Southport Presbyterian Church, and he sings with their Chancel Choir.
Special music will be performed by the Seaside Singers: Dave Anderson, Geoff Gersen, Pat Stephenson & Debby Surniak.
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 ...
National Day of Prayer Events
Southport/Oak Island Inter-Church Fellowship Supported
Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 12:00 NoonFirst Baptist Church of Oak Island4608 East Oak Island Drive-AND-Southport Baptist Church200 North Howe StreetEveryone is welcome as we pray for our Community, our State,
and our Nation in the Mighty name of Jesus Christ!
The service will last about 30 minutes.
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.