Palm Sunday Service: 29th March 2026

for 1 hour
St James' Church Hope
Vicarage Close Salford Manchester, M6 8EJ, United Kingdom

The special service for Palm Sunday starts with the blessing and distribution of the palm crosses for you to keep and take home with you ~ ~ a perfect start to Holy Week 2026!

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St James' Church Hope

We would love to welcome you to join us at St James' Church, Hope where our Sunday Morning Service usually starts at 9:30am. Our church building is also used by Salford Elim Church who have a service in church starting at 11:30am on a Sunday morning. Two churches, one building; united in our love of God ~ we welcome you to join us!

St James Church is now OPEN daily for visits and private prayer from 12noon until 2pm Monday to Friday. This will remain so for the remainder of Lent i.e. until 2nd April 2026.

Next Sunday 15th March is Mothering Sunday! Please will you join us at 9:30am for a special service as we give thanks for the mother figures and caregivers in our lives?

Saturday, 28th March 6:30pm Spring Barn Dance  in the Community Hall; see our  "Services and events" page for more details

HOLY WEEK SERVICES IN 2026 include:

Sunday, 29th March 9:30am Palm Sunday Service ~ a perfect start to Holy Week 2026!

Maundy Thursday, 2nd April 7pm Solemn Eucharist including the ritual stripping of the altar

Good Friday, 3rd April 10:30am Joint Service with Salford Elim Church

Saturday, 4th April 6pm Easter Vigil 

Easter Sunday, 5th April 9:30am Easter Sunday Service followed by refreshments

Our Team Vicar is the Revd Gareth Thomas. Should you wish to contact Revd Gareth to discuss any baptism, wedding or funeral arrangements his telephone number is 0161 925 0059 (please leave a message and Gareth will return your call) or, alternatively, use the "Get In Touch" button on this website. 

Prayers in love and faith: St James (Hope) is happy to provide prayers of love and faith to all including same-sex couples who love one another and who wish to give thanks for and mark that love in faith before God. To celebrate in God’s presence the commitment two people have made to each other is an occasion for rejoicing. We are pleased to offer a service of prayer for those who are dedicating their life together that they may grow in faith, love and service as God’s blessing rests upon them. Please use the "Get In Touch" button to find out more.

Safeguarding: is very important to us at St James (Hope) Church. Please see the panel below for full Safeguarding information

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Revd Gareth Thomas

St John's Vicarage
91 Broomhall Road
Pendlebury
Swinton

M27 8XS
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0161 925 0059
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07856 200711

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Palm Sunday Service: 29th March 2026

for 1 hour
St James' Church Hope
Vicarage Close Salford Manchester, M6 8EJ, United Kingdom

The special service for Palm Sunday starts with the blessing and distribution of the palm crosses for you to keep and take home with you ~ ~ a perfect start to Holy Week 2026!

More info

Safeguarding

Safeguarding: at St James Church Hope we work hard to maintain a safe environment for all. We are committed to implementing the House of Bishops’ safeguarding policies and good practice guidance.
If you have any concerns or enquiries regarding safeguarding, please contact our safeguarding officer.

Parish Safeguarding Officer: Sylvia McGreal Email: [email protected] Tel: 07729 839483

The Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser is Abbey Clephane-Wilson, she can be contacted at [email protected] or at 0161 828 1465 / 07384 460958

Out of Hours Support: The Diocese of Manchester partners with thirtyone:eight and you can access their Safeguarding Helpline if the Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser is unavailable. Thirtyone:eight can be contacted on 0303 003 1111.

This also includes any safeguarding queries outside of office hours on weekdays and weekends. An Information Sharing Agreement between the two organisations will allow the Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser to receive a copy of the advice thirtyone:eight may offer the caller.

In the case of an emergency: iIf you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Service.

Helplines: NSPCC Child Protection Helpline: 0808 800 5000 (lines free and open 24 hours).
Child-line: 0800 1111 (lines free and open 24 hours).
Parent Line: 0808 800 2222
National Domestic Violence Helpline: 0808 2000 247 (lines free and open 24 hours).
Samaritans Helpline: 116 123 (open 24 hours).
Action on Elder Abuse Helpline: 080 8808 8141 (free phone Monday to Friday 9-5pm)