Pastoral care is an important part of the ministry at St. James
Church. The priest, deacon, pastoral care committee and licensed lay ministers are
committed to providing for the spiritual needs of all members of the church and to those
who are in need and have no other pastoral support. If there are pastoral needs, simply
contact the church office, clergy, or any member of St. James Church and we will do our
best to accommodate you. Specific offerings are listed below, but are not limited to
these.
Healing Services - Holy Eucharist is offered every Wednesday at 5:30 pm.
During that service, we offer anointing and prayers for healing.
Pastoral Counseling and Spiritual Direction - Notify the office if you desire
consultation with the priest about spiritual matters. Private confession is provided for in
the Book of Common Prayer and the tradition of the Episcopal Church. Mthr. Kathryn
will hear confessions whenever desired. Call the church office for an appointment or see
her after a regular church service.
Visitation - Clergy and lay ministers are available for visiting the sick and those
who need pastoral support. Please notify the office or leave voice mail and we will
contact you. If it is an emergency, call Rev'd Clausen directly (614-439-2527-cell)
Sacraments - St. James has Lay Eucharistic Visitors who are licensed to carry the
sacraments to those who are unable to receive them in church. Please notify the office if
this is desired. Clergy are available if needed.
Ministry to the terminally ill - Mthr Kathryn will offer prayer, annointing and the
ministry to the dying anytime it is necessary.
Funerals - No funeral is refused. Burial from the church is most appropriate, but
accommodation can be made for services at a funeral home if that is desired. Funerals in
this church conform to the Book of Common Prayer and the canons and traditions of the
Episcopal Church. The rector presides at all services in the church. Visiting clergy may
participate at the invitation of the rector. Simply notify the office to arrange an
appointment with the priest for counseling and funeral planning. Advance funeral
planning is available to all members of the parish.
Comfort meals - The pastoral care committee will provide a meal or reception
following a funeral in the church if the family so desires. This can be arranged at the
time of funeral planning.
Columbarium- St. James has a columbarium for interment of the ashes of
cremation if the person or family desires burial in the church. Contact the office for
information and costs involved. Reservation of niches in advance is normally limited to
the members of the parish or persons with a relationship to St. James church.
