Mission Statement

St. James welcomes all

those seeking a spiritual

home of  worship,

to share  in a community

united in Christ; 

Promoting Truth,

Understanding,

Love,  Social Justice

and Acceptance of all.


church spring 2008


St. James Episcopal Church
12 Reimer Ave
Dover Plains NY 12522


St. James is a building of simple interior beauty and  a lovely example of country Gothic architecture.
St. James belongs to
the Episcopal Diocese of New York, under the leadership of Bishop Mark Sisk.  We use  the Book of Common Prayer for our weekly service, which includes readings from the Old and New Testaments, a selection of prayers of praise and thanksgiving, a sermon by the Priest, hymns, and the celebration of the Holy Eucharist. 

Anyone who seeks a deeper relationship with God is welcome to take part in the service and to receive Communion at the altar. Baptisms are performed at the Sunday worship service.  Music is supplied by a self playing Allen Organ.

Worship is the heart of the church. For over 100 years, the Episcopal parish of St. James church has demonstrated through our lives and worship, Christ's central teaching that "God is Love."

Equally important, we strive to be a welcoming community reaching out to our neighbors, and helping those in need. Church sponsored activities include: 

Sunday School, Bible Study and Christian Education; 

 SJ Annual 'Scholarship Award' to a deserving Dover High School Senior; 

Annual Fundraising Activities (Auction, Christmas Bazaar, etc.);

Dutchess County Immunization Clinic (monthly)

Yoga Classes (weekly) and 

the Literacy Connections "English as a Second Language" Program and 

other Community Outreach Activities

For our Website in spanish click here

Nuestra Guia

For more about St. James click on History of St. James or go to the links at the bottom of this page. below


Visit the Websites of other EpiscopaL Churches in the area:

Amenia Union, NY: St. Thomas
Millbrook, NY: Grace Church
Millbrook, NY: St Peters Lithgow
Pawling, NY: Holy Trinity
Pine Plains,NY, 
Church of the Regeneration
Pleasant Valley, NY: St. Paul's


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ST. JAMES EPISCOPAL CHURCH  DOVER PLAINS NY | WORSHIP SCHEDULE & DIRECTIONS  | LINKS  | READINGS | PEOPLE OF THE PARISH | VESTRY OF ST. JAMES | EPISCOPAL CAFE | LITURGY RESOURCES | REV.  DR. FREDERICK DROBIN, VICAR

TO CONTACT US:

12 REIMER AVE.     P.O. BOX 336     DOVER PLAINS NY 12522
CHURCH PHONE:  845.877.6046       VICAR:  845.876.8354 

MEMBERS OF THE VESTRY
WARDEN / TREASURER: KAY DANIELS
WARDEN: DONNA CHRISTENSEN
CLERK: BOB HOWE
VESTRY: LUCY MAE HOWE
VESTRY: CLARA GOODMAN