St. James' Episcopal Church (Manhattan)
| St. James' Church | |
|---|---|
| The Parish Church of Saint James | |
St. James' Church | |
| Location | Madison Avenue and 71st Street New York City, New York |
| Country | U.S. |
| Denomination | Episcopal Church |
| Website | www |
| History | |
| Founded | 1810 |
| Administration | |
| Diocese | Episcopal Diocese of New York |
| Clergy | |
| Rector | The Rev. Zachary Thompson |
St. James' Church is an Episcopal parish church located at the intersection of Madison Avenue and 71st Street on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, New York City.
Sponsored by Trinity Church and completed in May 1810 as a summer chapel for New Yorkers with country homes north of the then city, it has grown into one of the largest Episcopal churches in New York City. In addition to worship, it has programs for children and young families, youth and young adults, as well as a music program and a devotion to mission and service in the community.
The church reported 1,508 members in 2015 and 1,655 members in 2023; no membership statistics were reported in 2024 parochial reports. Plate and pledge income reported for the congregation in 2024 was $2,973,713 with average Sunday attendance (ASA) of 373 persons.