Welcome to the official website of Saint James' Episcopal Church!
Mission Statement 
The mission of Saint James' Episcopal Church is to profess the Good News of Jesus Christ through worship, effective ministry and outreach so that others may know God's redeeming love. 

What's New at Saint James'
Father David Hanselman was recently installed as the Rector of Saint James' Episcopal Church of Watkins Glen and
​Saint John's Episcopal Church of Catherine.
We are blessed to be in ministry together.
A video of the celebration of his installation can be found here.

Fundraising Concert on May 2
Mary Lynn Michal and Ken Kolodner will perform old time, Celtic, Quebecois, world and original music on hammered dulcimers, mbira and fiddle Friday, May 2, 7:30 p.m. at the St. James Episcopal Church, Sixth and Decatur Streets, Watkins Glen. Tickets are $25, children under 14 $10, under 5 free. Contact kalamoureaux@ gmail.com, 607-275-7050, [email protected], 410-746-8387, www.kenkolodner.com. Part of the proceeds are donated to St. James’ Medical Mission in memory of Dr. Blanche Borzell.

2025 Bishop's Appeal
Episcopal Summer Camp 

​🌟 Let’s Make Summer Camp Happen! 🌟

The 2025 Annual Bishop’s Appeal is underway! We’re raising funds and recruiting volunteers to help create an Episcopal Summer Camp for children and youth in the Diocese of Rochester—and their friends!

💰 Donate online or by text:
Make a donation easily online or by texting ‘Joy’ to 73256. https://bit.ly/2025BishopsAppeal 

📬 Mail-In Donations:
Send checks payable to the Episcopal Diocese of Rochester, with “Bishop’s Appeal” in the memo, to: 3825 E Henrietta Rd, Ste 100, Henrietta, NY 14467.

🏦 Bill Pay:
Contact your bank to set up a monthly donation through bill pay.

⛺ Volunteer:
Help make camp a success by sharing your time and talents! Fill out our volunteer form today: https://forms.gle/X6AaHREryUQdJ5GH6
  • ​       Parish Profile 2025​
​The Parish Profile can be found here.​
Tower and Building Restoration Project
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The challenge to restore the Tower and Building of Saint James' Church is currently underway.  More information about this important project and a way to support it, can be found here.

The Sacraments
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The Seven Sacraments Altarpiece by the Early Netherlandish artist Rogier van der Weyden 1445–1450.
Have you ever wondered what the Anglican views are on the sacraments? Well, information about the nature of the Sacraments is now available on our website. Feel free to drop us a line if you have any comments or questions.
Click here to see the rest of our photo galleries.
The Historic Saint James' Episcopal Church was founded in 1830 and is located in Watkins Glen, NY.  We are an inviting Christian congregation that welcomes everyone to join us in worship.

You can read our mission statement here.
And learn about our History, here.

Sunday Worship Schedule
Join us in-person worship each Sunday.  Services in our Sanctuary begin at 10:45 a.m. led by
​Father David Hanselman.
​Contact us at
episcopalschuyler @gmail.com
for this week's service details.

Saint John's Episcopal Church in Catharine
is our sister parish with whom we share ministries and some worship services.
Saint John's Sunday worship services begin at 8:30 a.m.
Location of Saint John's in Catharine

4938 County Route 14 Catharine, NY
Handicap Accessibility
The Church has a ramp that can be installed to allow accessibility to the Church. It is not a permanent fixture. The Parish Hall has a ramp to its front door.  The Parish Hall has an accessible rest room.
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The Mann Parish House. (Located on Sixth street, Watkins Glen, NY)