Next Sunday, January 29, we will be celebrating Candlemas by way of Cafe Church.This is a different, more informal, way of worship which is held in the church hall and includes pre-service refreshments.Cafe Church opens from 10.30 with the aim of starting at 11am.
Two events in the church hall this week:On Wednesday, the bi-monthly MHA group will offer an introduction to digital drawing using the Procreate system. iPads will be provided. 10.30am top 12noon. On Friday our usual coffee morning will be held in the hall, 10.30am to 12noon. Come along for a cuppa and a chat, or just use this event as a warm space.
Father, you used the star to lead the Magi to the stable. May you use us as your little lights today as we live in a world that is still covered by darkness.We live in a world that is searching for hope and many still need to make the pilgrimage to the manger, the cross and to the empty tomb.May our lives reflect your light as we seek to serve where you have placed us.We pray for our world to have a year of epiphanies and receive the gift of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ.In the name of Jesus, Amen.
As we move into 2023, St James PCC wishes everyone a happy and healthy New Year.Our service on New Year's Day will start at 11am and will be Morning Prayer led by our reader. Next Sunday the Eucharist for the Epiphany will be led by the Rev Andrea Dart, starting at the usual time of 11am.The week ahead includes:Tuesday - Mothers Union in the hall, 1.30pmThursday - Morning Worship in church, 9.45amFriday - Coffee Shop in the hall, 10.30am-12noon
