<p>The Cathedral of Saint James, founded in 1868, is the oldest Episcopal congregation in South Bend. Located in the heart of downtown, Saint James serves the communities of South Bend, Mishawaka, Granger, and Niles. The congregation of Saint James is comprised of a good mix of age, ethnicity, education, and occupation. Our diversity reflects the open and welcoming atmosphere of the parish and the Episcopal Church. Saint James has been the Cathedral for the Episcopal Diocese of Northern Indiana since 1957.</p><p><strong><em>Who was Saint James?</em> </strong>James, the brother of John and the son of Zebedee and Salome, was a fisherman by trade. According to the Gospel of Mark, James and John were called Boanerges, or the "Sons of Thunder". James left everything when Jesus called him to become his disciple. After Jesus' death and resurrection, he preached in Samaria, Judea, and Spain. He was the first Apostle to be martyred when, in Jerusalem at age 44, he was stabbed by King Herod Agrippa. A scallop shell is his symbol.</p>
Our Faith
We are guided by the "three-legged stool" of Scripture, Tradition, and Reason. The Bible is primary; the Church's tradition and human reason illuminate its meaning for each generation.
We affirm the Apostles' Creed and the Nicene Creed as faithful summaries of the Christian faith. They unite us with Christians across centuries and denominations.
We celebrate Baptism and the Eucharist as the two sacraments ordained by Christ. The Lord's Supper is the central act of Anglican worship — we are fed by Christ's body and blood.
Our worship is shaped by the Book of Common Prayer — a treasury of Scripture, prayer, and liturgy that forms us in the faith and unites Anglicans worldwide.
We stand as a "middle way" — holding together Catholic order, evangelical faith, and Reformed theology. We welcome all to the table of grace in a spirit of generous orthodoxy.
Join Us
8AM-12PM
Closed
9AM-1:30PM
9AM-1:30PM
9AM-1:30PM
Visiting Our Parish
Free parking on site and along neighbouring streets. Accessible spaces near the main entrance.
Children's Sunday School is offered during the sermon. A nursery is available for infants and toddlers.
Please introduce yourself to the priest or a greeter after the service. A welcome card is in each pew.
The church is wheelchair-accessible. Large-print bulletins and hearing-loop assistance are available on request.
Coffee hour in the parish hall immediately following the service — all are warmly invited.
117 N Lafayette Blvd #1507, South Bend, IN 46601, South Bend, Indiana, 46601
9AM-1:30PM
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