Quiet service with sermon but no hymns
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Traditional parish sung eucharist with hymns, sermon and prayers.
Service for the pupils of Manston St James primary school
Term time only
The Start course is designed for individuals exploring questions about life and the Christian faith through a six-session journey.
Core Topics
The course addresses fundamental questions including:
The purpose of life and our ultimate destination.
The existence and nature of God.
The state of the world and why it faces challenges.
The identity of Jesus and his relevance today.
The significance of Jesus' death on the cross.
Personal growth and moving forward in a life with God.
Course Format
Structure: The course consists of six sessions, each lasting approximately one hour.
Group Size: Sessions are typically conducted in small groups of 6 to 10 people.
Activities: Each meeting incorporates a variety of methods, including video clips, exercises, group discussions, and dedicated time for reflection.
Cost: The course is entirely free to attend.
Quiet Eucharist, mid-week morning.
Refreshments served on first Wednesday.
St James the Great Church is hosting Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST) sessions to help people with dementia.
The 8-week program begins Thu, Oct 08, 9:30AM–11:30AM, offering memory, coordination, and wellness activities. Refreshments cost £2.
Interested participants can contact the church via email or call Phil at 07436 906333 for more information.
Come for refreshments and a friendly chat with friends whilst waiting for Community Fridge to open.
Come and join us for fun and relaxing crafting with Rev Diane. Learn a new craft or bring your own. Starts at 12pm (with soup and a roll), until 3pm.
Completely free, but donations welcome.
An opportunity for those who have previously booked a date and been prepared for baptism to bring their babies, children, or themselves for baptism / christening and to celebrate with their friends, family and the church that they are childen of God.
NB These services are usually held each month, and usually up to 2 baptisms are booked into each service. Baptism can also be booked into certain other services throughout the year.
Come and join us for our Christmas Fair. Raffle, Tombola, Craft Stalls, Games and Refreshments and much more!
Eucharist service with songs and interaction. There is the option to go to various stations in the church to engage with the Bible readings however best suits you. Children can be dropped at their group and parents can go to a different group. Our leaders are DBS checked and undertaken safeguarding training.
Join us and the Heritage Singers for a special service mixing words and choral music for remembrance tide.
Admission free - All welcome - Retiring collection.
An informal service for pre-school children and their carers. Songs, Bible story, craft and snacks.
This will be similar to the week 4 parish Eucharist. However, the teaching and prayers will focus
primarily on the healing (physically, emotional, and spiritual). There will also be an opportunity to
receive prayer and anointing with oil specifically for healing.