Our Church is open from 9am to 3pm, Tuesday to Friday
Morning Prayer is said at 9am on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays in church, you are welcome to come and join us.
Said service following Common Worship Order One in Traditional Language. This service is followed by refreshments.
Join us on the 1st Thursday of the month from 10am to 11.30 in the church hall. For our Community Coffee Morning on 6th November in aid of the British Royal Legion’s Poppy Appeal.
Come and join us for Stay and Play, Friday's 9.15am - 10.45am.
Stay & Play here at St James' Church. Action rhymes/ stories and play sessions! For Parents/Carers/ Grandparents and preschool toddlers up to 4 years. On Wednesdays during term time in the church hall, from 9.15am to 10.45am. Cost £2 per session, including an individual snack. Why not come and make new friends in a fun, safe way?
Term time only
Sung Eucharist at 9.30am, Beautiful choral music led by our choir. This can be viewed via our Facebook page - please see our website for further details.
Contemporary, interactive gathering for adults and children, begins with refreshments, service starts at 11am. Church Alive is built around music & creativity, fun & friendship, worship & reflection, nurture & communion. Please see our website on how to access this service via Zoom. Please contact Rved Vicky Maunder for access to our Zoom worship at [email protected]
Every Sunday - on the first Sunday of each month Church Alive includes Holy Communion
Following the Taizé style of chants and prayers
Come and help us at the St James' Allotment - Come and join us in our bid to become 'Sustainable Church Flower Ambassadors.' We would love it if you would come along and help out at our Church Allotment for an odd hour or two. There are many jobs that need doing, from painting and repairing the shed, painting the raised beds, watering, trimming the hedge, seedlings to be trans-planted and strimming - we now have our own strimmer! Work in a quiet and peaceful environment where you will some old friends or new. Please contact me Lyn Spratt on 07484283321 with any questions or concerns and I will be happy to chat to you. Or you can find myself or June Butler in church - all help is gratefully received.
Traditional Choral Evensong following the Book of Common Prayer led by the church choir
Our community coffee morning on the 27th November will have a Christmas feel to it.
There will be an opportunity to purchase some beautiful handmade gifts, made by members of the congregation. We will be open for a longer session 9.30 am to 12.30.
Profits raised are aid of our church funds. We look forward to seeing you there.
Advent Carol Service - Sunday 30th November at 6.30pm
A candlelit service of readings and music.
Special Lives Service - Sunday 14th December at 4pm
A Christmas service to remember loved ones who have died. Write their name on a star and place it on our Special Lives Christmas Tree.
Candlelight Carol Service - Sunday 21st December at 6.30pm
A joyful service of readings and carols celebrating the Christmas story.
Christingle Nativity Services
Tuesday 23rd December at 5pm
Wednesday 24th December at 4pm and 6pm
Children are invited to come dressed up as a nativity character.
Please book for this service from 1st December.
Midnight Mass - Wednesday 24th December at 11.30pm
Christmas Day Communion - Thursday 25th December at 10.30am
Everyone is very welcome!
St James is a member of the Inclusive Church network.
Christmas Wreath Workshop Make and decorate a beautiful wreath for your front door. On Saturday 6th December St James' Church are offering wreath making with all materials supplied and refreshments, all for £30. For further details and to book your place contact [email protected]