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The Parish Church of St James has been part of the community in Cowley for nearly 850 years.

The congregation is made of people from many backgrounds and you can be assured of a warm welcome

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Revd Howard Thornton
Cowley Rectory
Beauchamp Lane
Cowley
Tel: (01865) 747680 (Parish Office) or (01865) 747681
  • Regular Services
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Sunday

Holy Communion - Common Worship
Traditional language Communion Service with sermon
Every Sunday at 8:00 AM for ¾ hour
Common Worship
Sung Eucharist
A friendly Sunday morning Communion service.
Every Sunday at 10:00 AM for 1 hour and 10 minutes.
Family Friendly Sunday School Coffee
Church in the Centre
A friendly, informal service in the parish centre with songs and a talk. Runs in parallel with the regular service in the church
Every fourth Sunday at 10:00 AM for 1 hour
Family Friendly Coffee
Sunday Lunch
Every third Sunday at 12:30 PM for 1½ hours

Monday

Morning Prayer
follows the Franciscan "Celebrating Common Prayer"
Every Monday at 8:15 AM for ½ hour
Mothers' Union
A friendly women's fellowship meeting on the 3rd Monday of each month in our new Church Centre in Beauchamp Lane
Monthly every third Monday at 2:30 PM for 1½ hours
Coffee

Tuesday

Morning Prayer
follows the Franciscan "Celebrating Common Prayer"
Every Tuesday at 8:15 AM for ½ hour
Seashells : Baby and Toddler Group
Seashells, a friendly new baby and toddler group in St James Church Centre, Beauchamp Lane, Cowley on Tuesday mornings (10.00-11.30 am)
During term time every Tuesday at 10:00 AM for 1½ hours
Family Friendly creche Coffee
Holy Communion - Common Worship
A friendly mid-week Eucharist followed by a lunch in the church centre
Every Tuesday at 12:00 PM for ½ hour
Common Worship
Lunch Club
A drop-in Lunch - soup, sandwiches, cakes and hot drinks at modest prices
Every Tuesday at 12:30 PM for 1 hour
Family Friendly

Wednesday

Morning Prayer
follows the Franciscan "Celebrating Common Prayer"
Every Wednesday at 8:15 AM for ½ hour

Thursday

Morning Prayer
follows the Franciscan "Celebrating Common Prayer"
Every Thursday at 8:15 AM for ½ hour
Healing Service
The venue alternates between St Francis' Headington and St James Cowley every first Thursday at 7:30 PM

Friday

Morning Prayer
follows the Franciscan "Celebrating Common Prayer"
Every Friday at 8:15 AM for ½ hour
Bingo Club
A friendly senior citizens' Bingo Club with small prizes. Great fun!
Every Friday at 2:00 PM for 2 hours
Evening Prayer
follows the Franciscan "Celebrating Common Prayer"
Every Friday at 5:00 PM for 20 minutes
Sunday School Bell Ringing Grade 2 Listed Building Conservation Area Supports Fairtrade goods Tower Wall paintings / art Stained glass Organ Hall for hire Church Open Nurture Courses Wheelchair Access / Ramp Wheelchair accessible toilets Accessible Car parking Hearing / Induction Loop Large Print Hymnbooks / Orders of Service Assistance Dogs Toilets Baby Changing Facilities Visitor Parking Available
Bookings

St James Church Centre is available for hire, contact us for details

Visit our Church

The church is open on special occasions such as our popular snowdrop weekends in February.

Nurture Courses

Alpha Courses

 

News

Time to question attitudes to disability

News | 10 Feb 2012

Wendy Bryant, diocesan disability adviser, reflects on attitudes to people with disabilities. Read more... (http://www.oxford.anglican.org/the-door/news/time-to-question-attitudes-to-disability.html)

February 2012 the Door Audio Edition

News | 6 Feb 2012

Listen to the entire February edition of the Door in a new audio version. Read more... (http://www.oxford.anglican.org/the-door/news/the-door-audio-edition.html)

Dorcas Trust helps hundreds of Bucks families

News | 3 Feb 2012

VULNERABLE families are getting clothes parcels for children thanks to a scheme set up by a Buckinghamshire churchgoer. Read more... (http://www.oxford.anglican.org/the-door/news/dorcas-trust-helps-hundreds-of-bucks-families.html)

Good news for people with autism

News | 2 Feb 2012

The guidelines on welcoming people with autism and Asperger Syndrome in our churches and communities have been downloaded almost 4000 times - and are leading to growth, says the author. Read more... (http://www.oxford.anglican.org/the-door/news/good-news-for-people-with-autism.html)

Glyn Evans new Deputy Lieutenant

News | 2 Feb 2012

Canon Glyn Evans has been appointed as Deputy Lieutenant for Oxfordshire . Read more... (http://www.oxford.anglican.org/the-door/news/glyn-evans-new-deputy-lieutenant.html)

Diamond Jubilee Prayer and liturgical resources

News | 31 Jan 2012

A prayer written at The Queen’s Direction has been published along with other prayers for adults and children and liturgical resources for use in the Church of England during Her Majesty’s Diamond Jubilee year... Read more... (http://www.oxford.anglican.org/the-door/news/diamond-jubilee-prayer-and-liturgical-resources-released.html)

Showaddywaddy rocks Dorchester Abbey

News | 30 Jan 2012

SEVENTIES pop icons Showaddywaddy played live to a packed Dorchester Abbey on Saturday (January 28th). Read more... (http://www.oxford.anglican.org/the-door/news/showaddywaddy-rocks-dorchester-abbey.html)

The improved Real Easter Egg

News | 27 Jan 2012

FAIRTRADE shops in the Oxford Diocese are gearing up to support Christians who want to share the Easter story through the Real Easter Egg, a Fairtrade Easter egg with a message. Read more... (http://www.oxford.anglican.org/the-door/news/the-improved-real-easter-egg.html)

New legislation to prevent lead thefts

News | 27 Jan 2012

LEGISLATION is to be introduced to stop thieves who strip churches of their lead and leave parishes facing thousands of pounds worth of roof repairs. Read more... (http://www.oxford.anglican.org/the-door/news/new-legislation-to-prevent-lead-thefts.html)

PILGRIMAGE: Next year in Jerusalem

News | 25 Jan 2012

Bishop John will be leading another diocesan pilgrimage to the Holy Land next year . Read more... (http://www.oxford.anglican.org/the-door/news/next-year-in-jerusalem.html)

Other information
A Church Near You ID: 271
Archdeaconry: OXFORD (271)
Deanery: COWLEY (27107)
Benefice: Cowley St James (27/136 L)
Parish Legal Name: Cowley (270190 27/190)
CofE Church Info: (627190 27/190)
Short URL: acny.co.uk/271/
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