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| St. James Parish Church | |
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 St. James Parish Church, The Eastern Side | |
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| 13°11′27″N 59°38′19″W / 13.19085°N 59.63850°W | |
| Country | Barbados |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| History | |
| Founded | 1628 |
| Administration | |
| Province | Church in the Province of the West Indies |
| Diocese | Diocese of Barbados |
| Parish | St. James |
| Clergy | |
| Bishop(s) | The Rt Rev John Holder |
| Rector | Rev Beverly Sealy-Knight |
| Priest(s) | The Rt Rev Rufus Brome (ret) |
| Laity | |
| Organist(s) | Phillip Forde |
St. James Parish Church, is located in Holetown, St. James, Barbados. It stands on one of the oldest parcels of consecrated land on the island, often known in Barbados as "God's acre". Part of the Diocese of Barbados in the Church in the Province of the West Indies, St. James Parish Church is just north of Holetown, beside Folkestone Park.
Daily tours are conducted to share the church's rich history. There are many beautiful monuments, and items of historical value, some dating back to the 1600s. Two services are held every Sunday: a spoken Eucharist at 7:15 am and a sung Eucharist at 9 am. On months with a fifth Sunday, there is one service at 8 am. There are also morning matins on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7:30 am.
As well as being a heavily visited tour spot, St. James is also a very popular choice for conducting weddings.