Blog Archives - The Community of St. James

New Name. Same Mission.

by btcadmin | May 18, 2026 | Blog

We have changed our name from St. James School to Community of St. James. The name change embraces the fact that we have become much more than a middle school with the addition of Graduate Support in 2013, renewal of the Church of St. James the Less in 2016, and...

Please Join Me in Celebrating Principal Dave McDonough for His Service to Our Community

by btcadmin | Aug 25, 2025 | Blog, Uncategorized

Please Join Me in Celebrating Principal Dave McDonough for His Service to Our Community Dear Friends of St. James, At the end of last academic year, after 9 years of devoted servant leadership at St. James School, our beloved Principal and Assistant Head of School,...

We Bought the Property Next Door!

by btcadmin | Mar 25, 2025 | Blog

I recorded this special video to share some exciting news about our recent and unexpected acquisition — the former Royal Electric Supply Co. building and grounds adjacent to St. James School! Because they care about the neighborhood, the owners generously offered us...

The Music of Rosephanye, Ruth, Rollo, & Roger

by btcadmin | May 13, 2024 | Blog

The concert will feature grades 5th-8th. All songs from this Spring concert are by living composers Rosephanye Powell, Ruth Elaine Schram, Dr. Rollo Dilworth, and Roger Emerson. The songs from the concert will include various languages (i.e. English, Spanish, Latin,...

Please Join Us in Celebrating the 175th Anniversary of Our Founding Church

by btcadmin | Jan 26, 2024 | Blog

Without Saint Mark’s, there wouldn’t be a St. James School Saint Mark’s, the church that was foundational in establishing St. James, is hosting a gala to celebrate the 175th Anniversary of the parish. Saint Marks has invited members, friends, supporters, and...

Thank You For Supporting Black Futures at the Annual Dr. Audrey Evans Scholarship Benefit!

by btcadmin | Jun 6, 2023 | Blog

Advent Lessons and Carols

by btcadmin | Nov 22, 2022 | Blog

Join us on December 11th as we explore how throughout history God has called all people back to God’s presence and back to love. With the stories of sacred scripture & beautiful choral music, we’ll hear God inviting us to deeper relationships in our...

Join us December 12 for Advent Lessons & Carols

by btcadmin | Dec 3, 2021 | Blog, Uncategorized

Join us on December 12, 2021 at 5pm for our annual Advent Lessons & Carols. This will be held at The Church of St. James the Less (3217 W. Clearfield St., Philadelphia, PA 19132). Reception to follow. Click here to download PDF flyer Health and...

View Photos from our 2021 Huskies Hustle

by btcadmin | Nov 16, 2021 | Blog

A Year in the Life of St. James Video

by btcadmin | Jul 1, 2021 | Blog

This past December 2020, the Episcopal Church filmed at St. James School for their series, A Year in the Life. It was filmed throughout the pandemic using COVID-safe protocols, and the series explores how Episcopal schools, ministries, and congregations have adapted...