St. James United Methodist Church is changing with the times. Starting Sunday, the congregation at 16202 Bruce B. Downs Blvd. is breaking with one of its oldest traditions: The church is dropping the 8 a.m. Sunday service. ...more

March 28, 2009

St. James United Methodist Church is changing with the times. Starting March 29, the congregation at 16202 Bruce B. Downs Blvd. is breaking with one of its oldest traditions. The church is dropping the 8 a.m. Sunday service. ...more

March 18, 2009

While holiday shoppers streamed into malls for bargains the day after Thanksgiving, Michelle Jimenez-Rivera and her family searched for a Christmas tree under the big top on Bruce B. Downs Boulevard. ...more

December 10, 2008

While holiday shoppers streamed into malls for bargains the day after Thanksgiving, Michelle Jimenez-Rivera and her family searched for a Christmas tree under the big top on Bruce B. Downs Boulevard. They fell in love with a $75, 8-foot Frasier fir at the St. James United Methodist Church Annual Christmas Tree Sale. ...more

December 4, 2008

not only for the renter, but sometimes for the owner as well. ...more

November 2, 2008

Ray Kitchens, who died a year ago from an aggressive, fatal form of dementia, always loved the outdoors and a good adventure. ...more

October 20, 2008

Steve Ezra believes in the healing power of God's grace. As the newly appointed pastor at St. James United Methodist Church, he leads a congregation whose previous pastor, Brian James, stepped down after revealing his addiction to online pornography. ...more

August 13, 2008

For years, allegations of incompetence have swirled around the band of retirees that make up High Point's volunteer fire department. ...more

June 5, 2008

Voters registered in one of New Tampa's largest precincts must visit a new location Tuesday to cast a ballot in the Florida presidential preference primary. ...more

January 26, 2008

The Rev. Brian James' confession of being a porn addict certainly was traumatic for this respected pastor and his congregation at the St. James United Methodist Church in New Tampa. ...more

December 18, 2007