Outreach Ministries

“The place God calls you to is the place where your deep gladness and the world’s deep hunger meet.”  Frederick Buechner ST JAMES SOCIAL JUSTICE MINISTRY The Social Justice Ministry seeks to identify social issues and human needs in the parish and civic community and...

Stewardship Ministries

“Service is what prayer looks like when it gets up off itsknees and walks around in the world.” ~ Fr. Michael J. Graham, SJ Leadership TeamThe Leadership Team represents the people of the parish and includes leaders of parish ministries.  It provides the...

Parish Ministries

Contact: Bob Anderson and  Anne Carlson LITURGICAL MINISTRY Contact: Bob Anderson or Anne Carlson  The unique spirit of St. James is evident in our Sunday Mass. Every time we celebrate the Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist, we celebrate God’s love for us and for all. ...

Faith Formation

Contact: Vivian GilbrethPhone: 816-931-0187 Adult Faith Formation The Team provides the community faith formation that draws from the scriptural, doctrinal and liturgical treasures of the Church. The Christian Formation Team plans and assesses ways to help form the...

Social Justice Ministries

Connie Anderson Contact the Social Justice Team Support to Immigrants and Refugees  The committee helps undocumented immigrants and refugees obtain their green cards and citizenship. Those served include immigrants in the greater Kansas City area from Jamaica,...

Community Garden

Contact: Toni Wurth or Sarah Hirsh. The St. James Church Communal Garden has been in operation since 2011, growing and sharing produce with parishioners and neighbors. We partner with Kansas City Community Gardens who serve as advisors and a valuable resource for...