Welcome to St. James'!

St. James' is an open and inclusive church community in downtown Dexter, Michigan. We are currently meeting every Sunday in-person and online via Zoom at 9:30 a.m. and would love to have you join us. Children are welcome in church. We have coffee fellowship after every service.

Our times together in worship, during social gatherings, and in conversations among small groups and individuals are all part of our community life together and help us stay connected to one another and to God. If you are looking for a community of faith that is comfortable with asking questions, willing to experience doubt and faith, and learning to appreciate diversity in our midst, St. James' is for you. St James' is a place of extreme welcome and radical hospitality. Among us are people of great heart, including those suffering addiction and homelessness, restless children, honored elders, surly teens, thoughtful seekers, gays and lesbians, forgiven Christians, hopeless sinners, progressives and traditionalists, and so many more. Absolutely everyone is welcome here. You are wanted, expected, and awaited.

We currently do not have nursery services available.  But children are always welcome in worship services.  Children who have been baptized are also welcome to receive communion. 

Read about the history of St. James'

Meet our interim priest:
Stacy Salles

Rev. Stacy joined us as interim priest in August 2024. Her last Sunday with us is August 23, 2026. Until then, her office hours are typically Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. She has done a fabulous job of guiding us through this transition period. We will miss her!!

E-mail Rev. Stacy

Welcome to our new vicar!

In September, St. James’ will welcome the Reverend Deacon Natalie Magnusson as our full-time Vicar. Natalie was ordained as deacon in June 2026 and will apply to be ordained to the priesthood in December 2026.

Natalie earned her Diploma in Anglican Studies from Bexley Seabury Seminary, Doctor of Ministry from Lipscomb University, and Master of Arts in Spiritual Formation and Leadership from Spring Arbor University. This summer, she is completing an internship at St. Paul’s, Brighton. She has also done field education at her sponsoring parish, St. Paul’s, Jackson, and St. Michael’s and All Angels, Lansing. Natalie currently serves as an associate chaplain for Henry Ford Health.

Natalie and her husband reside in Spring Arbor and have two children at home and one in college.