Belief in Action Committee Mission Statement: As a Christian community our mission is to help every person grown in faith that translates belief into action.
St. James is a mission-minded church involved in mission activities within our community, our metropolitan area, nationally and internationally. Involvement opportunities are available for all ages, abilities and interests. (For a complete list, please contact the church office or Belief in Action Committee Chairman.)
Community
St. James delivers hot meals to the Ronald McDonald house on the third Wednesday of every month.
Dress for Success donations are accepted every Thursday morning.
Christmas in July food drive gathers canned goods for the local food closet.
Various civic groups and community programs use St. James as their gathering/meeting place.
Metropolitan Area
Habitat for Humanity builds are held each year. St. James has participated in six builds in the past five years.
Trinity Soup Kitchen serves quality meals to the homeless in downtown Atlanta.
St. James prepares soup and sandwiches which are later served by church members. Donated coats, shoes and other warm clothing are also brought to the mission.
The Salvation Angel Tree is an exciting event everyone looks forward to. Grab your angels early as they go very fast! Angels are replaced with warm socks and mittens for a little extra Christmas cheer for the recipients.
Nationally
The St. James youth have worked with the McDowell Mission program for several years. The motto ‘warmer, safer, drier’ has become the youth’s driving force as they serve unfortunate people in the mountains of McDowell County, West Virginia.
St. James is the home of Boy Scout Troup 370 and Cub Scout Pack 370!
Internationally
The Atlanta Ministry for International Students (AMIS) focuses on being hospitable to international students. This is often the only chance these students will have to know an American family.
Missionaries-St. James supports two overseas missionaries in Cambodia and Eastern Kazakhstan.
Each year, St. James sends a mission team to places like Costa Rica, Mexico, Honduras and Russia.
St. James participates in MedShare International, a program to distribute surplus medical supplies to needy countries.