Welcome

Welcome to St. James Presbyterian Church (the “Kirk”)!

 You can access the services on our YouTube channel at  Kirk StJames – YouTube

We are a community of faith that meets in a beautiful heritage building locat!cid_ii_1450991a4680368ded in the downtown area of Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island.

If it is your first time to St. James – or you are returning to St. James after a time away – please know that we are happy to have you and we hope that you find our website engaging and our community welcoming.

Of course, if you are able to join us please know that our worship is “relaxed” traditional in style, dress code comfortable, and “family-like” in our welcome.

All are welcome. We hope to see you on Sundays at 10:30 a.m.!

If you would like to donate online please send an e-transfer to kirkstjames@pei.aibn.com

Advent at the Kirk

 Advent Taizé Service – Wednesday, December 18th, 6:30 p.m.

Join us for an evening prayer service, led by Rev. Dr. Kay Diviney, featuring the simple, beautiful songs of the Taizé Community in France.  During the busy Advent season, amid all of life’s challenges, this quiet, candlelit service offers the chance to gather quietly in meditative common prayer. As winter’s darkness deepens, you are invited to step into the light.

 Advent 4 – “The Light Shines in the Darkness” –  Sunday, December 22nd, 10:30 a.m.

Invite your friends and family to the Advent 4 service. In this special service we will share in a time that invites us to wait with hope and expectation.

A Festive Christmas Concert – Sunday, December 22nd, 3 p.m.

Come celebrate A Festive Christmas Concert presented by CANTANTI Vocal Ensemble, under the direction of Sung Ha Shin-Bouey. In addition to some favourite Christmas songs, members of Cantanti will be featured as soloists. The new ensemble includes mostly UPEI music alumnae, including: Tara Llewellyn, Hannah Aitken, and Melissa Lewis, past choral scholars of the Kirk. The afternoon will also feature past Ragazze members and guests! Hope to see you on Sunday, December 22nd, at 3:00 p.m., at the Kirk of St James. $20 Adults, $10 Students, $50 Family.

Christmas Eve Service – Tuesday, December 24th, 6:30 p.m.

Please join us for our Christmas Eve Service of lessons and carols.

Candlelight Concerts

The Kirk will be hosting Candlelight Concerts over the next few months. These concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience under the gentle glow of candlelight and are performed by a String Quartet. To purchase tickets and to pick from several concerts please go to 🎻 Candlelight Concerts in Charlottetown Tickets 2024 | Fever (feverup.com)