St James the Great Anglican Church
Sea Point
Western Cape

8005

St James the Great Anglican Church Sea Point - photo courtesy of Albert Geldenhuys
The sanctuary
Palm Sunday 2023
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Who we are

St James Anglican Church Sea Point is a family church.

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Anchored in the love of Christ, revealed in Scripture.
Committed to God’s mission, with compassion and joy.
Transformed by the Holy Spirit, through discipleship and worship.

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10 St James Road
Sea Point, Western Cape 8005
South Africa
Phone: 021 434 0161
Fax: 021 434 0161

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Jeremiah 29:13

And ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart.

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Sunday 09h - Holy Eucharist

Service Times last updated on the 28th of February, 2024


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St James the Great Anglican Church Sea Point - photo courtesy of Albert Geldenhuys
The sanctuary
Palm Sunday 2023
Stain glass window



St James the Great Anglican Church History

With the steady growth of Sea Point and the Anglican community towards the end of the 19th century the need for a bigger church became clear.
The Reverent John Deacon and his band of helpers set about raising funds and calling for plans, cash was collected including 50 pounds from Cecil Rhodes a plan submitted by Mr George Ransome was accepted in June 1897 and a Mr Arthur Hopkins was appointed as the building contractor and on the 26th February 1898 Venerable Archdeacon T.F Lightfoot was invited to lay the foundation stone.

The church is built of blue mountain stone, probably from the quarry above Strand Street, the interior was rather plain but some colour was introduced when pieces of tapestry used at the coronation of King Edward VII in Westminster Abbey on 9th August 1902 was utilised.

By 1905 it was estimated that the members of the Anglican community numbered some 4000.

In 1902 it was realised that more space would be required for a growing congregation the architect was asked to draw up plans for the seating of 662 persons that would double the existing capacity.

It was not until June 1935 that contract for 2855 pounds was awarded to a J. Foster & company to extend the chapel eastwards, converting the north-east chapel and old organ chamber into a Lady Chapel and adding a new organ chamber on the south side. the church was deconsecrated on the first Sunday after Easter in April 1936


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