Loading...St. James Shelbyville is one of the oldest Episcopal congregations in Kentucky, going back to 1830 as an unorganized group of Episcopalians calling themselves Zion Church. They later became attached to the Diocese of Kentucky as townspeople attending worship services at Shelby College, a seminary and college owned by the Diocese of Kentucky from 1840-1870. Their first vestry 
dates back to 1858, and their historic church building dates to 1865. The book, however, features and highlights the hundreds of people, young and old, that have cherished this little rural church, formed a loving congregation and welcomed all those who come to share talents and the love of Christ in this place.
As many who have researched family histories realize, the Episcopal Church registers are major sources of primary data. To serve as an authentic history book, the appendices include Baptisms, Confirmations, Marriages and Burials from 1883-2013 as well as lists of the clergy, vestry members, and licensed lay readers.
In order to maintain their missional budget, St. James has decided to publish the book electronically on their website,stjamesepiscopal.episcopalky.org, under their History section. You are invited to read, enjoy, and share your own stories about St. James.
