About

The Reverend James M. Hairston is an Episcopal (Anglican) Priest who serves in a variety of capacities. He is a Chaplain in the United States Army, Campus Minister for Multi-Faith Programs at Boston College and Bridge Priest at Grace Church, Everett.

A Dorchester (Boston) native, Rev’d James studied Political Science (with minors in Economics & African and African Diaspora Studies) at Boston College. After graduation, Rev’d James embarked on a career in teaching, eventually earning a Master of Education. After years of running, he finally answered the call to the ministry and earned a Master of Divinity. Currently he is pursuing a doctorate in Ascetical Theology at Nashotah House Theological Seminary.

Rev’d Hairston is a veteran of Operation Enduring Freedom where he earned the Defense Meritorious Service Medal. Rev’d Hairston is active in a variety of community, fraternal and religiously based organizations, some of which are listed below. He currently resides in Dorchester with his wife Elizabeth and their two children.

The Rev’d Fr. James M. Hairston
Preaching at the Monthly Black Christian Fellowship Service
Officiating the wedding of CPT and Mrs. F!
In solidarity with our students
2018 Annual Black Ministerial Alliance Seven Last Words Service
Nashotah House with the 103rd Archbishop of Canterbury Lord George Carey
One of our biggest supporters, Mistress Carrie of WAAF.
The Rt. Rev’d Alan Gates, with social distance, received me into the Episcopal Church. It was a long, but blessed journey.
Preaching at Church of the Redeemer, early in the priesthood.
Presiding the Annual Christian Prayer of Unity Service at Boston College.
Presiding over the traditional service at Camp Phoenix in Kabul, Afghanistan
Easter 2020 Field Service at Gillette Stadium for soldiers, firefighters, MEMA, and others during COVID-19 pandemic.