Charleston Event Venue on James Island
EVENTS AT SAINT JAMES EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Welcome to the Saint James Center - our flexible event space for rent just minutes from downtown Charleston. Plan a meeting, fundraiser, banquet, training, or celebration with modern AV, a commercial kitchen for your caterer, and easy on-site parking for you and your guests.
Our Event Space
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Commercial Kitchen
Bring the caterer you prefer and take advantage of our fully equipped kitchen for prep and service. It’s convenient for breakfasts, luncheons, dinners, and everything in between.
What You'll Love
• Full prep space and refrigeration
• Easy service flow to the main rooms
• Suitable for plated meals or buffet
• Caterer-friendly loading access -
Ample Parking & Accessibility
Arriving is simple. We have on-site parking close to the entrance and accessible spots near the doors. Your guests won’t be circling the block or walking long distances.
What You'll Love
• Lots near the main entrance
• Accessible parking and entrances
• Easy load-in for vendors and deliveries -
Modern AV & Stage Lighting
Present with confidence. The Center features a brand-new sound system, video screens, and stage lighting to support speakers, panels, and performances. We’ll review inputs and placement during your walkthrough.
What You'll Love
• Clear audio for speakers and panels
• Multiple display screens for slides or video
• Stage lighting to focus attention
• Staff walk-through before your event -
Versatile Event Spaces
Whether you’re hosting a board meeting or a gala, our rooms reconfigure for groups large and small. Create a classroom, rounds, theater seating, or a cocktail layout and switch between them as your agenda changes.
What You'll Love
• Flexible floor plans and furniture layouts
• Breakout options for workshops or teams
• Adjacent lobby/registration space
• Staff walk-through before your event -
Tables, Chairs & Layouts
We provide tables and chairs with flexible room layouts - rounds, classroom, theater, cocktail and more - so you can match the space to your agenda.
What You'll Love
• Configurable floor plans
• Set up guidance before the event
• Simple resets between segments if needed
Plan Your Event at the Saint James Center
The Saint James Center is a flexible, modern space for gatherings of all kinds - from small board meetings to full day conferences. With reconfigurable rooms, presentation ready AV, kitchen access for your caterer, and easy on site parking, it’s simple to have your wedding reception here or host trainings, community programs, celebrations, and more on one convenient campus.
Event Types
• Wedding receptions & rehearsal dinners
• Corporate meetings, trainings, and conferences
• Seminars, lectures, and continuing-education classes
• Board retreats and strategy sessions
• Fundraisers & nonprofit events
• Banquets, awards nights, and galas
• Community forums, town halls, and HOA meetings
• Vendor expos / exhibitor fairs (booths & tables)
• Job fairs and registration days
• Craft markets and maker pop-ups
• School events, recitals, and showcases
• Holiday parties and seasonal gatherings
• Family reunions, milestone celebrations, and anniversary parties
• Memorial receptions and community receptions
• and more!
Frequently Asked Questions
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All kinds! We host corporate meetings and trainings, conferences and seminars, fundraisers and nonprofit events, banquets and award nights, community forums and HOA meetings, vendor expos and exhibitor fairs, job fairs, school events, showers, reunions, and other celebrations.
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Yes! Parking is right on campus near the entrance, with accessible spaces close to the doors.
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We do. The Center has built-in sound, video screens, and stage lighting. We'll confirm what inputs you need and do a quick test during your walkthrough.
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Absolutely! Approved caterers can use our on-site commercial kitchen for prep and service. We'll confirm access and timing when you book.
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Yes! Tables and chairs are provided, and we can arrange them in any configuration you need - round, classroom, theater, or cocktail style. We'll go over exact counts and placements on your floor plan.
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Yes! We can set up booths and tables trade-show style. During your walkthrough, we'll talk through power needs, load-in routes, and the floor plan.
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We'll schedule load-in, setup, and breakdown windows with you ahead of time so your team and vendors know exactly when to arrive.
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Yes! Accessible parking and entrances are available right near the event rooms.
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Some events may need proof of insurance and licensed vendors. We'll let you know what applies to your event when you book.
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Absolutely! If you're planning to serve alcohol, we'll go over the church's policy and any insurance requirements during the booking process.
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Yes! Just let us know early so we can coordinate inputs, placement, and timing with your team.
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Start by submitting an inquiry and booking a tour. To lock in your date, you’ll sign the agreement and pay the deposit. Then we'll finalize all the details with you!
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We do! Download our events packet here!
How It Works
✔ Download the Event Packet – Layouts, AV notes, kitchen access, planning steps and more.
✔ Reserve Your Date – Sign the agreement and pay the deposit to confirm.
✔ Plan the Details – Floor plan and seating, AV check, caterer access, and day of schedule.
✔ Book a Tour – Walk the rooms and discuss your setup and timeline.
Parking
Arriving is simple. Saint James has over 200 on site parking spaces! Guests can pull in, park, and head straight to the event! No driving around and searching for a parking spot. We also have accessible spaces and we’ll note the best lot for your reception or event in your tour email.
Host Your Next Event Here!
Ready to plan your event? Download the event packet and book a tour to see the space in person.