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 blend of contemporary and traditional style service where all are welcome. Service starts at 10:15, refreshments served from 9:45

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.

We’re so excited to welcome Southam Primary School Choir, The Melody Makers, The Windmill Singers and guests to St James Church for an autumnal afternoon concert. Tickets are £10 each, under 16s are free, and this includes refreshments. Tickets are available from the church office on 01926 812413 or [email protected] All proceeds to the Restoration Fund. Further details on the poster attached.

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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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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 :)

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!