St. James Episcopal Church | St. James Boardman | 7640 Glenwood Avenue, Youngstown, OH, USA

ABOUT US

St. James' Episcopal Church was the first Episcopal Church in Ohio, and the oldest Episcopal parish in the Connecticut Western Reserve. Members held their first meetings in Boardman in 1807, and the church was officially incorporated as an Episcopal Society in 1809. Henry Mason Boardman, son of township founder Elijah Boardman, saw a need for a church in the new territory. Henry donated the land and money for the construction of the Church, which was consecrated on August 23, 1828, by Philander Chase, the first Bishop of the Diocese of Ohio. In 1971 it was clear a new church was needed as commercialization around the existing church became untenable. Through the efforts of community leaders, the old historic church was moved to Boardman Park and renamed St. James' Meeting House. The new church building was consecrated in 1972. Unfortunately, due to declining membership, St. James' held its final service on February 15, 2026. To find another Episcopal Church in our area, visit dohio.org.