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Welcome to St James the Deacon Church in Woodthorpe. We are a Church of England parish church, part of the Diocese of York, and are a registered Inclusive church. Our regular services include Morning Prayer Monday - Friday at 8:30am, Eucharist on Wednesdays at 10am and Parish Eucharist on Sundays at 10am. On the first Wednesday of each month our Eucharist includes prayers for Healing and Wholeness. During term time we hold family worship afternoons every other Saturday called Junction Kids, running from 3pm - 5pm and ending with tea.

Tuesday Tots

Every Tuesday at for 2 hours
St James the Deacon Parish Church, Acomb Moor
Sherringham Drive, Woodthorpe York, YO24 2SE, United Kingdom

Join us for our Tuesday Tots group for babies and toddlers and their carers.
Play, snack and singing! All free. Term time only. No need to book.

Term Time only

Eucharist

Every Wednesday at for 30 mins
St James the Deacon Parish Church, Acomb Moor
Sherringham Drive, Woodthorpe York, YO24 2SE, United Kingdom

A weekday service, with refreshments afterwards.

Midweek Eucharist

Every Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth Wednesday at for 1 hour
St James the Deacon Parish Church, Acomb Moor
Sherringham Drive, Woodthorpe York, YO24 2SE, United Kingdom

Weekly Eucharist followed by refreshments.

Community Cafe

Every Thursday at for 3 hours
St James the Deacon Parish Church, Acomb Moor
Sherringham Drive, Woodthorpe York, YO24 2SE, United Kingdom

Join us on term time Thursday mornings for our drop in cafe.

Term Time only

Nativity Workshop

for 2 hours
St James the Deacon Parish Church, Acomb Moor
Sherringham Drive, Woodthorpe York, YO24 2SE, United Kingdom

A family afternoon workshop all about the Christmas Story. Expect crafts, activities and fun!

Parish Eucharist

Every Sunday at for 1 hour, 15 mins
St James the Deacon Parish Church, Acomb Moor
Sherringham Drive, Woodthorpe York, YO24 2SE, United Kingdom

The main service of the week with refreshments afterwards.

Parish Eucharist

Every Sunday at for 1 hour
St James the Deacon Parish Church, Acomb Moor
Sherringham Drive, Woodthorpe York, YO24 2SE, United Kingdom

Sung Sunday Eucharist, followed by refreshments.

Carols by Candlelight

for 1 hour
St James the Deacon Parish Church, Acomb Moor
Sherringham Drive, Woodthorpe York, YO24 2SE, United Kingdom

Join us as the Stamford Bridge Singers lead us in singing Christmas carols, as we hear the Christmas story together. This service is followed by mince pies and mulled wine.

Crib Service with Christingles

for 1 hour
St James the Deacon Parish Church, Acomb Moor
Sherringham Drive, Woodthorpe York, YO24 2SE, United Kingdom

Come along to a family friendly crib service including Christingles. All are most welcome.

Midnight Mass

for 1 hour, 30 mins
St James the Deacon Parish Church, Acomb Moor
Sherringham Drive, Woodthorpe York, YO24 2SE, United Kingdom

Join us as we come together to celebrate the birth of Christ Jesus together. This is a Eucharist service.

Said Eucharist with Carols

for 1 hour
St James the Deacon Parish Church, Acomb Moor
Sherringham Drive, Woodthorpe York, YO24 2SE, United Kingdom

Join us on Christmas morning to celebrate the birth of Jesus.

First Sunday of Christmas

for 1 hour
St James the Deacon Parish Church, Acomb Moor
Sherringham Drive, Woodthorpe York, YO24 2SE, United Kingdom

All are welcome to this first Sunday service of Christmas.

Tuesday Tots Extra

for 2 hours, 45 mins
St James the Deacon Parish Church, Acomb Moor
Sherringham Drive, Woodthorpe York, YO24 2SE, United Kingdom

Join us for crafts, activities, food, toys, clothes - all are welcome! Free!

Tuesday Tots Extra

for 3 hours
St James the Deacon Parish Church, Acomb Moor
Sherringham Drive, Woodthorpe York, YO24 2SE, United Kingdom

Not sure what you'll do with the kids between Christmas and New Year? Join us on Tuesday 30th December for our Tuesday Tots Extra event. There will be toys, activities and food for all ages! Everyone is most welcome to this free event, no need to book.

New Year's Eve Eucharist

for 1 hour
St James the Deacon Parish Church, Acomb Moor
Sherringham Drive, Woodthorpe York, YO24 2SE, United Kingdom

Celebrate Eucharist with us on the last day of 2025.

Eucharist with Prayers for Healing and Wholeness

Monthly. Every First Wednesday at for 1 hour
St James the Deacon Parish Church, Acomb Moor
Sherringham Drive, Woodthorpe York, YO24 2SE, United Kingdom

Midweek Eucharist with Prayers for Healing and Wholeness, followed by refreshments.