Church of St. James the Apostle facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Church of St. James the Apostle |
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St. James Episcopal Church in 2015
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| Location | 1540 12th Ave., Oakland, California |
| Designated | September 11, 1959 |
| Reference no. | 694 |
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| Designated | May 29, 1984 |
| Reference no. | 83 |
The Church of St. James the Apostle is a special church in Oakland, California, United States. Today, people often call it St. James Episcopal Church or Iglesia Episcopal de Santiago. It is an Episcopal church, which means it belongs to a specific Christian group. This church has been holding services every week since 1858 without stopping! Because of its long history, it is also known as a California Historical Landmark.
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A Look Back at St. James Church
How St. James Church Began
The Church of St. James the Apostle was started by a leader named Bishop William Ingraham Kip. The very first church service happened on June 27, 1858. This was a long time ago, even before many of our grandparents were born!
The Church Buildings
The first building for the church was finished around the year 1860. This original building is still used today, but now it serves as a "parish house." A parish house is like a community center for the church. The main church building you see today was built later, in 1886. It was designed by architects from San Francisco named Wright & Sanders.
More Information
- Official website: http://www.stjamesoakland.org
