About St. James

St. James is a small, tight-knit parish in the heart of Oskaloosa, IA. We belong to the Episcopal Diocese of Iowa and have been serving and ministering to the people of Oskaloosa since 1855. See below for more details on our beliefs, worship style, and leadership.

  • Beliefs

    We hold to the faith that was handed down to us from the Apostles.

  • Worship

    We worship according to the traditional rhythms and patterns of the ancient church.

  • Leadership

    We make and nurture disciples wholistically through building community.

Since 1950, we have led the effort to permanently protect nearly 110 million acres of wilderness. We have been at the forefront of nearly every major public lands victory.

 

Our Mission

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Bedford has helped accomplish over 200 of its partners’ major conservation goals. They inspire everyone to care for the planet.
— John Smith, Nature Conservancy Magazine

What We've Achieved

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