Two Centuries of Unbroken Faith
The Living Legacy of:
Historic St. James Episcopal Church (Est. 1824)
“We stand on holy ground—ground consecrated by the faith of our ancestors, the bravery of our founders, and an unwavering commitment to God’s higher standard.”
Watch the Story! Jubilee: St. James at 200
In 1824, Father William Levington came to Baltimore and established St. James as a sanctuary of dignity, spiritual independence, and academic instruction for Black Americans. Across two centuries, this parish has stood as an immovable pillar of civil rights, moral leadership, and community endurance.
From surviving antebellum hostility to walking with titans of justice like Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall and former Presiding Bishop Michael B. Curry, our history is not merely preserved in archive vaults—it lives in our worship, our ministry, and our ongoing call to serve.
Rooted in Heritage. Committed to Growth.
Founded in 1824, St. James Episcopal Church stands as an enduring beacon of faith, civic leadership, and cultural strength in Baltimore. As we reflect on God’s Higher Standard, we are actively expanding our outreach, welcoming new families, and building the foundation for our next century of ministry.