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This beautiful Victorian church stands on a hill looking over the village of Birstwith through which runs the river Nidd. Built in 1857 by John Greenwood, it boasts a 100ft spire, some splendid stained glass, a Binns organ, that has been fully restored , and an unusual and striking reredos of alabaster and glass mosaic. The mansion, built by the Greenwood's, is now Belmont Grosvenor School a private preparatory school for boys and girls.
St. James's is a peaceful, prayerful place to be. It ministers to the 700 or so parishioners by providing them with this 'sacred' space, but the real St. James church is its lively and loyal congregation who worship God week by week and try to live out their faith in their daily lives.
We are a welcoming church- our doors are open in daylight hours- and regular prayers are said at 9am and 4pm.

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The Revd G. Mackey
Birstwith Vicarage Wreaks Road Birstwith HARROGATE
Tel: 01423 772315

Regular Services and Events

Sunday

Holy Communion
A quiet communion using the Book of Common Prayer held at 8am on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of every month.
Every second and fourth Sunday at 8:00 AM for 40 minutes

Sung Eucharist
Based on Common Worship Order 1
Every first second and third Sunday at 10:00 AM for 1 hour

Family Service
A service with children in mind. The church orchestra normally plays.
Every fourth and fifth Sunday at 10:00 AM for 1 hour

Evensong
Evensong is held every Sunday at 6.30pm. using the Book of Common Parayer. On the 3rd Sunday Holy Communion is included. The service is not held on the 5th Sunday
Every first second third and fourth Sunday at 6:30 PM for 1 hour

Healing Eucharist
During this service using Common Worship, members of the congregation may go to the altar to receive healing from the priest.
Every fifth Sunday at 6:30 PM for 1 hour