Attendance at St. James-Gregory continued to grow beyond capacity. With the shifting demographics, a larger church, Paseo United Methodist, located at the corner of 56th & Paseo was experiencing a […]
1994 – Our move to paseo Read More »
In 1958, the church was notified that they would have to move. The property was included in the plans for what is now I-70, just north of the Jackson curve.
1958 – Our move to Spruce Read More »
New programs and ministries continued to develop, including New Church Clothes and The Check-In, young adult podcasts. Loads of Love, a partnership with St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church to provide free
2023 – The Next Movement Read More »
With the membership of St. James spanning the metropolitan area, church leadership looked to expand its footprint. In July 2015, the Renaissance United Methodist Church became the St. James-Renaissance Campus.
2015 – Our move south Read More »
St. James continued its growth, and once again outgrew a sanctuary’s capacity for worship. After much prayer and planning the course was made clear, a new sanctuary was needed. On
2009 – The legacy continues Read More »
In the summer of 1973, two small Methodist congregations were struggling for survival. Its building was condemned, St. James was searching for a new home. Across the city, Gregory Boulevard
1973 – Our move to Gregory Read More »
In 1972, Rev. Emanuel Cleaver II, an eager, young, visionary, was appointed as Pastor of the church. A visionary; he saw what could be and refused to be limited by
1972 – Our search for new leadership Read More »
In 1955, the neighborhoods of Kansas City were experiencing rapid change. Families were fleeing to the suburbs as African American families moved in. Ministering to the new families presented a
