The Informal Answer

At Saint James, the clergy names are Graham, Val , and Jack. These are their Christian names. They like to be called by these names (makes sense).

The Formal Answer

The Rector (an Anglican cleric, or priest, male or female, who is in charge of a parish) can be referred to as Rector, Father/Mother or Reverend. If the Minister is an Archdeacon, He or she may be called Archdeacon. When in doubt, observe how other people refer to the Minister or ask him or her directly. [top]


Anyone baptised in any Christian denomination is welcome to take Communion. If you are interested in becoming baptised, please speak to the Rector. If you are not baptised, you are still welcome to come up at communion for a blessing. When you kneel at the rail, simply cross your arms over your chest so that your hands are on your shoulders. [top]



Many years ago, it was traditional to wait until you were confirmed to receive communion. The modern prerequisite for communion is Christian baptism. It really is up to the parents as to when to have their children receive Communion. Saint James offers a program called Life in the Eucharist which gives children an understanding of what Communion is all about. If you are interested in this for your children, please speak with the Director of Family Ministry. All children are encouraged to come to the communion rail. If you don't wish for your child to receive communion, instruct them to cross their hands over their chest or look at the person administering communion when they get to your child and shake your head no-wise. They will receive a blessing from the Priest. [top]





Many people are not comfortable drinking wine from the common cup and, even though there has never been a case of a person contracting a contageous disease from a Communion cup, many of our worshippers once used the intinction method; dipping the tip of the wafer in the wine. This practice is NO LONGER ALLOWED as it has been shown that there is greater risk of infection through this method. As an alternative, you may elect to recieve communion in one kind only. as is the practice in many Christian denominations. After you consume the wafer, cross your hands over your chest and the priest will understand that you don't wish to partake of the wine.[top]


The smaller red book is the traditional Book of Common Prayer and is commonly used at the 8:30 service, which is a more formal, traditional Anglican service. The green book, Book of Alternative Services (BAS) is a more modern collection of services and is used at the 10:30 worship. [top]



Parking is available in the Church parking lot off Bruce Street, in the parking lot behind 141 Wortley Road (Sundays Only!) and along Askin Street and other neighbourhood streets as marked. [top]
















You may speak with any of the Ministers before or after the service or at the coffee hour. You can also call the church at 519-432-1915 on week days to arrange an appointment. You may also fill out the little form in the pews asking to be contacted. Our clergy have a very personal style and want to get to know you. [top]