Sunday Services
8:00 AM Spoken Eucharist Rite I
10:30 AM Choral Eucharist Rite II
Church Office Hours
Monday - Thursday 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
161 Church St. NE, Marietta, GA. 30060
Children / Youth Formation
We strive to help children and youth feel comfortable, loved, safe, and valued at church, to teach them about the roots of our faith, prepare them for active participation in a community of faith and worship, and encourage them to live and share the values of our traditions. They are also encouraged to become active members of our parish by serving in worship.
Whether you are a youth, parent, or member of the congregation, we can use your help! If you're a youth, just show up to one of our events! You are always welcome at St. James. More information can be found by calling Riley Dugan at the church, emailing Riley at youth@stjamesmarietta.com, or completing the following form.
Children's Formation
Children's Church
Every Sunday at the 10:30 service, all children (5th grade and younger) are invited to join us for Children's Church. After the second reading children may follow the banner to our Lawrence Chapel and return during the Peace, joining their families for Holy Eucharist. It's a special time for children to engage with age-appropriate lessons based on the day's readings or the season. Adults are welcome to accompany their child, although the focus is on our young ones.
Nursery Care
Sundays 9:30-12:30
Children of all ages are always welcome in our services. However, recognizing the preferences of some parents and caregivers, we offer childcare during the 10:30 service for children aged 6 and under. Our nursery is conveniently located off the balcony hallway and is staffed by two adults, to ensure a safe and nurturing environment.
Children's Sunday Formation
4yr olds-5th grade
Our aim is to nurture and develop Christian faith, love and service through biblical literacy and Anglican tradition in an environment of trust.
At St. James, children have the opportunity to learn about the Bible, Anglican tradition, and serving others.
Sunday Morning Schedule
9:30am – 10:15am - August through May
Summer Schedule - While children will have a break from Sunday classes this summer, Natalie, our children's coordinator will host arts & crafts at a table in the Parish Hall after the 10:30am service.
More information can be found by calling Natalie Fowler at the church, emailing Natalie directly at
children@stjamesmarietta.com, or filling out the form at the bottom of the page.
Children's Choir
Open to children in grades 1-8.
Children's Choir nurtures young voices in a joyful exploration of faith through music. The choir rehearses on Wednesday evenings during the school year and regularly offers selections in worship. St. James is affiliated with the Royal School of Church Music and guides choristers through the "Voice for Life" training program focused on vocal health and music literacy. By singing together, the children develop as musicians, team members, and liturgical leaders. For more information contact Bryan Black, Director of Music, music@stjamesmarietta.com
Youth Formation
6th grade-12th grade
For most events, we split between grades meaning that middle schoolers are grouped together and high schoolers are grouped together.
Sunday Morning Schedule
9:30am - 10:15am - August through May
Youth Room “Child Hall” 2nd floor
EYC - Episcopal Youth Community
Sunday after the 10:30 service with lunch in the Parish Hall.
Programming begins at 1 p.m. with pick up in the circle lot at 2:30pm.
Our youth group focuses on three things:
- growth - we want our youth to grow an authentic and educated relationship with God, meaning that we are a scripture based group that looks at what God is saying in the Bible and the real world implications that has for us in today's world.
- leadership - we want to help our youth find leadership opportunities in our church, our diocese, and the world. This means we are actively looking and searching for ways to plug youth into the life of our congregation, our diocesan events, and our community.
- community - we want our youth to know that the Church and God will always accept them and welcome them. When a young person comes to St. James, we want them to know that they will be accepted for who they are and wherever they are on their journey with Christ.
Our Youth also participate in programs with the Episcopal Youth Community of the Diocese of Atlanta such as Happening, New Beginnings, Diocesan Youth Commission and the Hunger walk. Most of these events happen at Camp Mikell and other areas outside of St. James. Details can be found here:
https://linktr.ee/eycdioatl
2024 Summer / Fall Calendar
- August 10 - EYC-DIO-ATL Tubing Trip |Helen, Ga. This is the annual trip to North Georgia for lunch and Eucharist (hosted by The Episcopal Church of the Resurrection in beautiful downtown Sautee-Nacoochee) and an afternoon tubing the river in Helen. Register by August 2 here.
- October 18-20 | Happening 80 | Camp Mikell - A renewal weekend for high school youth led by youth. Register here.
- November 15-17 | New Beginnings | Camp Mikell - A spiritual weekend for Middle Schoolers, led by Atlanta Diocesan high schoolers. Register here.
Vacation Bible School (VBS) - early June each year for Children and Teens!
"A Deep Dive into God's Love" was our 2024 theme for Vacation Bible School. Riley Dugan and Natalie Fowler led an enthusiastic class of campers through lessons and activities with an underwater theme. The entrance to the parish hall was a waterfall; inside were the ark and Jonah's whale. Guest experts Mother Pat and Dr. Black showed campers the fine points of the altar and the organ. With help from members of the Youth group, there were also chemical experiments, costume dramas, and water games. Every day we helped our kids dive deeper into a friendship with God. Until next year!
Riley Dugan, Youth Director, youth@stjamesmarietta.com
Natalie Fowler, Children's Ministries Coordinator,
children@stjamesmarietta.com