Welcome to St. James UMC!
We are so glad you are here!
Welcome to Saint James UMC, a United Methodist Church in Abilene, Texas. We are a church community that is open to all and believe every person deserves a place to feel like they belong. Come as you are! We would love to hear your story and be a part of your faith journey.
Join us on Sunday:
9:00 am Sunday School
10:00 am Worship
Holy Week
April 13 - 20, 2025
All are welcome to join us for Holy Week!
Sunday, April 13th - Palm Sunday Worship at 10 am with a luncheon to follow at 11 am.
Thursday, April 17th - Maundy Thursday Service at 6 pm with a special program of the Women Who Walked with Jesus.
Friday, April 18th - Good Friday Tenebrae Service at 6 pm - A special service where we reflect and move through the final hours of Christ's life.
Sunday, April 20th - Easter Sunrise Service at 7 am with breakfast to follow and Worship service at 10 am in the Sanctuary.
Our mission is to celebrate God’s great love by reaching people for Christ, nurturing people in Christ, and sending people with Christ into the world.
We are a place for everyone!
Multiply Jesus Followers
by equipping existing Christ-followers to multiply themselves.
Champion Children & Youth
by prioritizing the spiritual, mental, physical, social, economic and relational welfare of children, youth and young people in our churches, communities, nation and the world.
Pursue & Embrace Diversity
by intentionally becoming more diverse, equitable and inclusive, so that everyone is interconnected, valued, respected and included.
Maximize Care & Healing
by prioritizing care and healing within congregations and with people in hurting communities.
Tell Our Story
by effectively communicating our vision, mission, values, priorities, and commitments and by passionately and effectively sharing the Gospel and our testimonies.