Midnight Mass

for 1 hour, 30 mins
St James the Great
Church Lane Chapelthorpe Wakefield, WF4 3JG, United Kingdom

As we come together for the Mass (Eucharist) we come to the presence of the Holy Father and with all Christians throughout the world. Gathering to give praise and worship for His Son who was born in a manger for all of us.

The service includes singing Christmas Carols, listening to the Word of God and receiving Holy Communion. All are very welcome to join us - communicants and none communicants. The main thing is that you come to celebrate the real meaning of Christmas. After all the word Christmas means The Christ Mass.

St James the Great

Effective from April 2026, the Benefice will enter a period of Interregnum. 
During this time, church leadership and services will be supported by covering clergy and lay members of the church until a new appointment is made.
To arrange Baptisms, The Calling of Banns, Weddings, Funerals and/or general enquiries, please contact:

St James the Great Chapelthorpe - Lynn Clews on 07587 992514 or [email protected]

St Peter’s Woolley – David Slater on 07770 937511 (please do not leave a voicemail message) or [email protected]

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Midnight Mass

for 1 hour, 30 mins
St James the Great
Church Lane Chapelthorpe Wakefield, WF4 3JG, United Kingdom

As we come together for the Mass (Eucharist) we come to the presence of the Holy Father and with all Christians throughout the world. Gathering to give praise and worship for His Son who was born in a manger for all of us.

The service includes singing Christmas Carols, listening to the Word of God and receiving Holy Communion. All are very welcome to join us - communicants and none communicants. The main thing is that you come to celebrate the real meaning of Christmas. After all the word Christmas means The Christ Mass.

Safeguarding

"Our parish of St James the Great Chapelthorpe: is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults from harm. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies. Our Diocese of Leeds’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor who advises our church trustees .

If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact our Church Warden Lynn Clews on 07587 992514 or the Diocesan Safeguarding Team. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority’s children or adult social care services."

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