A local church
Making a Difference
XX Sample text onlyXX. In San Francisco’s diverse, vibrant Richmond District, a church that invites you to share in a uniquely warm and compassionate community. At St. James Episcopal Church, we believe that social justice is the heart of the Gospel. We believe that faith should heal, inspire and challenge. We welcome the seeker, the doubter, the happy and the hurting. We strive to build a better, healthier, more just and equitable city, nation and planet. We promise to be there when you need us. Welcome to St. James. Sample text onlyXX.
Why Choose
St. James
Welcoming
New to San Francisco, new to church—we’ll make you feel at home
Caring
We care about each other—and about our neighborhood, our city, and our world
Passionate
Our faith challenges, excites, fulfills
Happily Diverse
Young and old, single and partnered, parenting and parented, BIPOC and LGBTQ—St. James is all of these
Joyful
We believe the love of God can fill our lives with light
Why Choose
St. James
Welcoming
New to San Francisco, new to church—we’ll make you feel at home
Caring
We care about each other—and about our neighborhood, our city, and our world
Passionate
Our faith challenges, excites, fulfills
Happily Diverse
Young and old, single and partnered, parenting and parented, BIPOC and LGBTQ—St. James is all of these
Joyful
We believe the love of God can fill our lives with light
A Few Words
ABOUT OUR CLERGY
Priest Associate
The Rev. Gwen Buehrens
Rector
The Rev. John Kirkley
John is a priest, spiritual director, and community organizer, helping people claim and share the power of God’s love in the service of justice in their communities. Ordained in 2002, he has served several congregations in San Francisco and has been at St. James since 2010. He and his husband, Andrew Aldrich, have one adult son, Nehemiah.
A Few Words
ABOUT OUR CLERGY
Priest Associate
The Rev. Gwen Buehrens
Rector
The Rev. John Kirkley
John is a priest, spiritual director, and community organizer, helping people claim and share the power of God’s love in the service of justice in their communities. Ordained in 2002, he has served several congregations in San Francisco and has been at St. James since 2010. He and his husband, Andrew Aldrich, have one adult son, Nehemiah.
Priest Associate
The Rev. Gwen Buehrens
Rector
The Rev. John Kirkley
John is a priest, spiritual director, and community organizer, helping people claim and share the power of God’s love in the service of justice in their communities. Ordained in 2002, he has served several congregations in San Francisco and has been at St. James since 2010. He and his husband, Andrew Aldrich, have one adult son, Nehemiah.
Priest Associate
The Rev. Ron Willis
Priest Associate
The Rev. Shari Young
Shari has a long history with St. James, having previously served on staff. Ordained in 1988, she is now retired, but continues to assist with preaching, liturgical leadership, and convening our St. James Women’s Circle. She has an adult son, Matt.
Priest Associate
The Rev. Shari Young
Shari has a long history with St. James, having previously served on staff. Ordained in 1988, she is now retired, but continues to assist with preaching, liturgical leadership, and convening our St. James Women’s Circle. She has an adult son, Matt.
Priest Associate
The Rev. Ron Willis
A Few Words
ABOUT OUR STAFF
Parish Administrator
Jack Mills
Jack is excited to work with the St. James Community. After graduating from Colorado College, studying neuroscience, he has returned to San Francisco where he works as our Parish Administrator, managing our office, IT support, space rental programs, and more.
Music Director
Mark Wanless
CLICK ON INDIVIDUAL EVENTS FOR DETAILS
Regular events
Youth Program
St. James Women’s Circle
Adult Education Program
St. James Men’s Group
Lectio Divina
Getting to St. james
Join us
- Address: St. James Episcopal Church 4620 California St, San Francisco
- Public transportation: SFMUNI’s 1-California bus stops directly outside the church
- Parking: Available Sunday mornings at St. Anne’s Home, 300 Lake St.; park at the far east side of the lot. From here, it’s an easy 10x-minute walk to St, James.