About Saint James' Episcopal Church
Saint James' Episcopal Church is a Episcopal church located at 1991 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA, 02140. Saint James' Episcopal Church was founded in 1888. You can reach Saint James' Episcopal Church at +16176281449.
Patron saint of Saint James' Episcopal Church
Saint James' Episcopal Church through the years
- 1888 Founded
- 1983-06-30 Added to the National Register
Where is Saint James' Episcopal Church located?
Saint James' Episcopal Church is located at 1991 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA, 02140. The building sits at coordinates 42.39063, -71.12095, placing it in Cambridge, MA 02140.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
The neighborhood around Saint James' Episcopal Church
The ZIP code 02140 area around Saint James' Episcopal Church is home to 21,553 residents with a median household income of $137,792 and a median age of 34.7 years, according to the US Census Bureau's 2022 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 five-year estimates.
What to expect at a service at Saint James' Episcopal Church
Episcopal worship uses the Book of Common Prayer, the same liturgy Anglicans have prayed for centuries.
- Holy Eucharist lasts about an hour. Includes Scripture readings, sermon, the Nicene Creed, prayers of the people, and Communion.
- All baptized Christians are welcome to receive Communion regardless of denomination.
- Dress varies by parish — suit or business casual is always safe.
Generalized notes for first-time visitors. Individual churches vary — when in doubt, ask a greeter at the door.
Saint James' Episcopal Church on the National Register of Historic Places
Saint James' Episcopal Church is listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places under reference 83000828, added to the Register on 1983-06-30.
Read the official NPS nomination for Saint James' Episcopal Church →
Churches sharing the architectural tradition of Saint James' Episcopal Church
5 other US churches in the Romanesque Revival architecture tradition are indexed in Churches List.
- Sacred Heart Church Tampa, FL · est. 1905
- Old St. Patricks Chicago, IL
- St John Neumann Shrine Philadelphia, PA · est. 1847
- Saint Peter's Cathedral Scranton, PA · est. 1884
- Ascension Catholic Church New York City, NY · est. 1897
Churches founded the same year as Saint James' Episcopal Church
5 other churches with a documented founding year of 1888 are indexed in Churches List.
- Saint Matthew Lutheran Church Chicago, IL
- Lake View Presbyterian Church Chicago, IL
- First Baptist Church in Newton Newton, MA
- First Lutheran Church Pittsburgh, PA
- Jan Hus Presbyterian Church New York City, NY
Saint James' Episcopal Church by the numbers
Questions and answers about Saint James' Episcopal Church
- What denomination is Saint James' Episcopal Church?
- This church is part of the Episcopal tradition.
- Where is Saint James' Episcopal Church located?
- Saint James' Episcopal Church is located at 1991 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA, 02140.
- When was Saint James' Episcopal Church founded?
- Founded in 1888.
- Is Saint James' Episcopal Church on the National Register of Historic Places?
- Yes — NRHP reference 83000828, added 1983-06-30.
- What is the architecture of Saint James' Episcopal Church?
- Saint James' Episcopal Church is a Romanesque Revival architecture building, designed by Henry Martyn Congdon.
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