Saint James Episcopal Church

Vocatus atque non vocatus, Deus aderit

INVITED or not, God is present

We are a small, inclusive Episcopal Church that hosts a broad-based Spiritual Center for the community.
We seek new ways to relate with and serve God in this place and celebrate the fullness of life in each individual.
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Coming in the Fall of 2027 Grounded Hope ESC Monterey.  A new Episcopal Service Corps site housed in McGowan House, hosted by St. James Episcopal church and serving the communities of the Monterey Peninsula. Click the button below to be taken directly to the program page.

SPIRITUAL CENTER

Spirituality, Art and a Profound Sense of Place

McGowan house was built in 1918 as a spiritual retreat. Design of the house derives from the the influential early-20th century architects Charles Sumner Greene and Henry Mather Greene. Greene and Greene structures are prime exemplars of the American Arts and Crafts Movement emphasizing meticulous worksmanship with use of natural materials. Through the decades, it has become an ever more inclusive, welcoming place, and a spiritual center for groups of diverse sensibilities.

And just over a century after its first opening, this house was in need of significant repairs.

Over the last many years, the whole roof  has been redone, handicap accessible bathrooms installed, the chimneys inspected, the original dining room and main entrance wood floors have been refinished, the basement has been cleaned out after many decades of accumulation and the kitchen was given a new life with fresh paint and new floors.

As we look to welcome a new ministry program to the building additional work is scheduled for the first and second floor continuing to breathe new life into this beautiful house and heart of our growing spiritual community outreach efforts.

May McGowan House remain that spiritual haven that welcomed  people striving to make our community a better place for the decades to come!

Take a look at the Schedule page to see the calendar or at the Spiritual Center page to know more about McGowan House.

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Saint James Episcopal Church Monterey

2 weeks 3 days ago

We are excited to launch our Episcopal Service Corps Project, beginning with a fundraising campaign to prepare our space for young corps member residents. Read

Saint James Episcopal Church Monterey

3 weeks 6 days ago

Join us today! Doors open from 11-12. Service at noon. Hope to see you there

Saint James Episcopal Church Monterey

1 month 2 weeks ago

🎶 Music Concert – A Taste of Italy in Monterey!✨ Mark your calendars for Saturday, August 23rd at St. James Episcopal Church – Monterey Bay’s