Our worship is ancient, our minds are open,
​all are welcome to join us in living our lives as a thank offering to God. 

Maundy Thursday Agape Meal & Service
Thursday, April 18
6:00 p.m.—Agape Meal        7:00 p.m.—Maundy Thursday Service
You are invited to a simple supper and fellowship in reflection of Jesus’ Last Supper. After, worship together  in a somber service including the stripping of the altar as we prepare for the mystery of death and resurrection of Easter.

Good Friday 
Friday, April 19
9:00 a.m.—Journey to the Cross for Children
Children aged 3-12 journey through a sensory experience of Good Friday. 

12 noon—Meditations & Communion

2:15 p.m.—Good Friday Service@ The Grove
Join us for a service of hymns, readings and prayers reflecting on the suffering and death of Christ.  

7:00 p.m.—Good Friday Taize Service
Gather by candlelight around the cross with Taize music and prayers for the world.

Easter Day
Sunday, April 21 | 8:00 a.m. & 10:00 a.m
Joyfully celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus! An Easter Egg Hunt follows the 10:00 a.m. service.

Regular Sunday Schedule

8:00 a.m. | Holy Eucharist with Traditional Language
9:15 a.m.  | Thirty Worthy Minutes
10:00 a.m.  | Holy Eucharist with Contemporary Language 
10:00 a.m. | Godly Play 
11:00 a.m.  | Fellowship and Sweet Treats
​this schedule changes around holidays and special events
feel free to call the office for the most up to date information

Who Are We?

 Here at St. James the Less, parishioners seek to witness the transformational love of God through ministries that praise God and reach out. 

Episcopalians are Anglicans in America and our worship services creatively honor the ancient liturgies of the church using both traditional and contemporary language.  We are an inclusive community and all faith backgrounds are welcome to receive the sacrament of Holy Communion offered each week at our two principle worship services.

A dynamic community of all ages, we practice the Christian faith together in many ways including regular Meditation Groups, a growing Community Food Garden open to the public, and creative, meaningful liturgies like our Candlelit Good Friday Taize Service and The Beatles Mass.

St. James the Less worships God in action as well as word.  Our outreach ministries strive to share our gifts to care for those on the edge of life in our village, in the city of Chicago, and in the world.  There is some way for all people to participate in sharing the love of God by feeding, clothing, and walking along side those in need.

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