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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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 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.

Wear your brightest colours to join in with the fun, games and activities at Footprints Stay & Play Light Party. As it’s half term, older siblings are welcome to come too as we celebrate Light!

A traditional style Holy Communion said service

A time to remember and give thanks for those who have served and sacrificed their lives in the World Wars and other conflicts for our freedom today.

The parade will meet at 10am and parade to the church for a service of Remembrance at 10:45. Due to restrictions on capacity in the church, seating is prioritised for the parade. Any members of the public not in the parade will be asked to wait by the south doors of the church until the parade is seated. However, access into church will be given to anyone with walking difficulties. We thank you for your understanding.

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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Come and see the beautiful Christmas trees creatively decorated by community groups. For a £1 donation you can vote for your favourite tree - half the money then goes to the Restoration Fund and half to the winning tree group. Seasonal refreshments available. Free entry.
Opening times:
Friday 27th November 10am to noon
Saturday 28th November 3pm to 5pm - Melody Makers Mini Carols at 4pm
Sunday 29th November 3pm to 5pm

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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 :)

⭐️It’s just been confirmed that Santa will be visiting St James Church Christmas Fayre, but due to elf and safety timed tickets will be sold to see Santa - £5 per child. There’ll be lots of fun, games, stalls, raffle and refreshments for all ages so pop in to enjoy all on offer 🎄⭐️

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HOT OFF THE PRESS!
We’re excited to welcome the Dunchurch Band for a Christmas concert. Tickets will be available from the church office on 01926 812413 or [email protected] All proceeds to the St James Church Restoration Fund.

Everything in our culture tells us that Christmas is a joyful season: friends, family, food, and gifts all encourage us to celebrate Christmas. But for many, Christmas can be a painful reminder of life’s difficulties.

At St James’ church, we want to recognise that sometimes life is hard, particularly at Christmas, so, through December, we will have a dedicated tree to hang a bauble on to represent a loved one or situation that may ‘cloud’ the Christmas celebrations for us. Throughout the month and in the Christmas services we will be praying for what these baubles represent. If you can’t make it to church to hang a bauble then please contact the office (details below) and one of us will be happy to hang one on the tree for you.

This year, on Saturday 20th December 3pm at St James church, we will also gather to have a short service where we will remember our loved ones and situations, light a candle for them and celebrate Christmas in a quieter more reflective way. Refreshments served anfter the service for annyone who would like to stay for an while. All are welcome.

Revelation ch21 v4 “He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death” or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.’

May you know His peace this Christmas.

The Christmas story interwoven with well known carols and, of course, candlelight. All followed by seasonal refreshments.

Come & celebrate on Christmas Eve and build a life size nativity! A fun celebration for the young and young at heart!

A ‘midnight’ Holy Communion with an informal friendly atmosphere. Traditional carols with a reflective atmosphere for this special night.

An all age service to celebrate this special day. Don't forget to bring a present for show & tell!

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.

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

An Easter Sunday Celebration with Holy Communion