St James Episcopal Woonsocket

(401) 762-2222
24 Hamlet Ave.
Woonsocket RI 02895

 

St. James Welcomes you!


We are an Episcopal Church in downtown Woonsocket, right next to the Court St. Bridge on Hamlet Ave. We are focused on worshiping God in a joyful manner, teaching children and adults about Jesus and God, helping each other, and reaching out to the community through our ministries.


At St. James Church we strive...

  • To model Christ-like behavior of acceptance, forgiveness, and love
  • To reach families in our community for Christ
  • To assimilate them into the life of the Church
  • To nurture them toward Christian maturity

VISION STATEMENT
To love and serve God and each other in our church and community!

MISSION STATEMENT
That every member would know Christ and Make Christ Known!

You are welcome to join us for services:

We are so glad to be able to worship in person. Out of love and respect for vulnerable members of our communities, please wear a mask if you are unvaccinated; please check signs upon entering the building.

Online worship will continue via Facebook Live and Facebook Watch (smart TV app), in addition to the in-person gathering. 

Every Sunday 8am and 10:30am  

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EASTER WORSHIP SCHEDULE

Palm Sunday – March 24 ~ St. James will offer a service at 8:00 a.m. with blessings of palms and Passion Gospel. St. Mark’s service will be at 10:00 a.m. following the Palm Sunday Breakfast. Come and participate in the procession with palms and hear the Passion story read during the service. 

Maundy Thursday – March 28 ~ There will be only one Maundy Thursday Service which will be at St. James Episcopal Church, 24 Hamlet Ave., Woonsocket. The service will begin at 7:00 p.m. with liturgy of the word, Holy Communion and stripping of the altar.

Good Friday – March 29 ~ There will be only one Good Friday Service which will be a Tenebrae Service at St. Mark at 7:00 p.m. Holy Saturday – March 30 ~ 9:00 a.m. worship at St. James — a quiet and brief contemplative service to commemorate the day that Jesus lay in the tomb.

Easter Sunday – March 31 ~ Easter services will follow the normal Sunday service schedule at both churches. Our festival service at St. Mark will be held at 9:00 am and 8:00 a.m. & 10:30 am at St. James. Please join us for this joyous celebration. Invite your family and friends!

Please check our Facebook Page for updates.  Click here

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The Coat of Many Colors is open: Mondays and Wednesdays 1:00pm to 3:00pm (except holidays). 

Our Food Bank is open Monday & Wednesday 1:30pm - 2:30pm (except holidays).

Our building is a fully accessible facility.

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Rev. Peter G. Tierney, III is the rector at St. James Episcopal Church, Woonsocket.

Vicar office hours: 

Tuesdays 9am - 12pm at St. James Episcopal

Wednesdays 2pm - 5pm at St. Mark Lutheran

Other hours by appointment.

However, it is suggested to call ahead, 401-762-2222

Church office hours: 

Mondays  9am - 1pm

Tuesdays 9am - 1pm

Thursdays 9am - 1pm

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