It is good to meet together, and each week we have enjoyed hearing the bells being rung before the services – so, many thanks to Shirley Barnett and her team of volunteer ringers. We are now meeting in the Chancel, which is much easier to heat! We are serving coffee & biscuits after our services, giving us the opportunity to chat! All are welcome to join us.

With effect from the first Sunday in January 2024, Sue Waterston will be leading this service on the first Sunday of each month. You are very welcome to join us for this informal service, and have a cup of coffee afterwards.

There will be no 9:30 am service this day. The Remembrance Sunday service will be led by The Revd Simon Richardson. Wreaths will be laid by a member of our church and on behalf of Normanton on Soar Parish Council. Cllr Stuart Sleight has kindly agreed to read the Roll and Act of Homage. All are welcome to join us at this important service.

We will be holding a Taizé-style service on Tuesday 24 November at 6 pm. You are very welcome to come along to these quiet and meditative services, using some of the lovely Taizé music, with readings and quiet stillness.

St James is also part of the Small Pilgrim Places Network, and you can find more information about them at www.smallpilgrimplaces.org ; special places to find peace and stillness especially in challenging times. You may want to visit others on your travels! And St James is open every day from10 am to 4 pm for those seeking peace and stillness, and to light a candle and listen to the quiet music.