We featured on the National Churches Trust website and attached is the amazing synopsis of St James and snapshots of its history. But we need help to restore and preserve this stunning Grade 1 listed building packed full of history. If you can help or donate time or funds together we can enable new stories and memories to be made.

Please watch a bit of our story here https://youtu.be/B77UIRKf7qk and consider donating via the go fund me page weblink in this post.

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Yes this is the service with the oranges, red ribbon, candles and sweets! So come and make a Christingle and discover what each part of the Christingle means and find out about the work of the Children’s Society. Donations made will go to The Children’s Society to support their work helping children and young people bringing light in some of the darkest situations imaginable.

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A blend of contemporary and traditional style service where all are welcome. Service starts at 10:15, refreshments served from 9:45. On the months that have 5 Sundays, Breakfast Church is held on the 5th Sunday - see separate listing for more details.

A friendly, relaxed and welcoming Children’s 0-5yrs Stay & Play Group (Home schooled KS1 children welcome) run by Mums of SEND children. Sensory toys, God’s story time, song time, cake & a cuppa, makaton, and lots more…
The leaders are friendly and understanding, have a diverse range of SEND experience and can offer a listening ear along the parenting journey.

A traditional style Holy Communion said service

The Mothers Union is a Christian organisation within the Church of England which works to support and encourage marriage and stable family life. There are c4 million members in 83 countries.

The Mothers’ Union in Southam is a parish-based group who usually meet on the second Thursday of each month to pray, volunteer, fundraise and campaign on a variety of family-based issues. The group’s aim is to keep expanding membership and hold more evening meetings to involve those who are not able to attend in an afternoon to join in. More information of what is happening across the Coventry Diocese can be found on the Mothers’ Union Coventry Diocese website.

It is always particularly pleasing to welcome new members as it gives an indication that Mothers’ Union is still a lively growing organisation that has much to offer. You do not have to be a mother to join and gentlemen are welcomed. Equally, if you wish to just support a project we will be pleased to hear from you.

Trustee, Treasurer and Branch Co-ordinator: Annie Lane 01926 813075

Branch Secretary: Sam Talbot 07817 848337

The Mothers’ Union Prayer

Loving Lord, We thank you for your love so freely given to us all.

We pray for families around the world. Bless the work of the Mothers’ Union

as we seek to share your love through the encouragement, strengthening and

support of marriage and family life. Empowered by your Spirit, may we be united

in prayer and worship and in love and service, reach out as your hands across the world.

In Jesus’ name. Amen

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A family event full of fun and pancakes! Pancake themed games, activities and crafts. Free event but donations welcome 🤗

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Each year, Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, a 40 day season (not including Sundays) marked by repentance and reflection and ultimately celebration on Easter Day. The 40 day period of lent represents Christ’s time of temptation in the wilderness, where he fasted and where Satan tempted him.

This quiet reflective service will focus on preparing our hearts and minds to walk through Lent recognising our brokenness, but also our forgiveness through Jesus’ death and resurrection.

Sadly we can’t provide a full English at Breakfast Church, but a very tasty Continental breakfast is enjoyed with fresh coffee or tea or juice. Whether you want to bring a newspaper to read or chat with new and old friends, Breakfast Church at St James is a great start to the day. It usually happens on 5th Sundays, but sometimes we have Breakfast Church for Baptisms as we find them a really fun, family friendly time for both frequent and less frequent visitors :)
There’s no charge but donations are always welcome :)

A time to hear and reflect on Bible passages of Maundy Thursday and Good Friday as we move around the church, then spend some time reflecting on the price paid by Jesus for each of us.

Coffee & a croissant style breakfast with children’s craft & activities and the Easter story.
No charge but donations welcome :)

Find the clues to reveal the Easter story and a special Easter treat! Refreshments available.
Free event, but donations welcome :)
You’re welcome to stay to the Easter Celebration with Holy Communion at 10:15am

We’re excited to welcome the Dunchurch Band for a Spring afternoon concert. Tickets are available from the church office on 01926 812413 or [email protected] All proceeds to the St James Church Restoration Fund.

Celebrating Creativity @ St James
A beautiful venue filled with talented local artists and crafters. A collection of different mediums - from traditional painters, photographers, and illustrators to glasswork and ceramics. Refreshments & toilet available in the church and free parking nearby.
NEW FOR 2026 - Creative workshops
EXACT OPENING TIMES: TBC