St. James Perth

The Community Housing Initiative Perth steering committee at the groundbreaking ceremony for their 15-unit affordable housing building, from left, Claire Smith, co chair; Brian Perkin, media relations; Alison Newsom, Carebridge Community Support; David Kroetsch of St James, founding co-chair; Mac Girouard, social media and tenant support; Canon Ken Davis, founding co-chair and former rector of St. James the Apostle.

Perth housing project advances with vital community leadership

David Humphreys March 1, 2026

The walls have been raised and the roof completed on the 15-unit affordable housing building that is St. James the Apostle Perth’s “great outreach project.” ...

Exterior view of St. James Perth rectory

Parishioners lead fundraising to renovate Perth rectory

Leigh Anne Williams November 29, 2025

The rectory for St. James Perth, built in 1875, is one of only five in the diocese that still in use by parish incumbents. But ...

Construction begins for Perth affordable housing project

David Humphreys October 29, 2025

Construction is under way on the 15-unit affordable housing project in Perth that has been led by St. James the Apostle parish. Shovels were literally ...

The Ven. Monique Stone holds open a door.

Support helps make affordable housing into homes

David Humphreys March 20, 2025

When it comes to housing society’s vulnerable citizens, creating safe, accessible and adequate spaces is just the beginning. As the diocese’s goal of creating 125 ...

Nurses dressed in warm winter hats and coats.

Welcoming newcomers to Perth with Open Arms

Liana Gallant February 20, 2025

During the early part of 2024, it became obvious in Perth that there was a noticeable increase in the number of newcomers arriving in town. ...

St James optimistic as Perth council changes affordable housing policy

David Humphreys March 25, 2024

St. James the Apostle’s affordable housing project in Perth is back on track. Two motions passed by Perth’s Town Council have left the St. James ...