9 o' clock worship at St James' is traditional in style and alternates each week between Holy Communion using the Book of Common Prayer and Morning Prayer. The services, which lasts about 45 minutes, are followed by informal conversation over tea and coffee in the Parish Centre.

10.30 worship at St James' is contemporary in style and alternates each week between Morning Worship and Holy Communion with the following pattern:

1st Sunday - Family worship.
2nd Sunday - Family Communion with Kid's Church.
3rd Sunday - Family Worship.
4th Sunday - Family Communion with Kid's Church.
5th Sunday - Family Communion.

The services, which last about 60 minutes, are followed by informal conversation over tea and coffee in the Parish Centre.

We meet each Monday to start the week with prayer. All are welcome to join us.

St James’ Church, Woodside has served the local community for over 175 years and continues to do so today.

We would like to share with you the opportunity to explore this Victorian Church which was consecrated in 1848. The Church has inevitably changed over the years but still retains some original features. The architect, Charles Walklett Burleigh (1819 - 1884) designed 3 churches in the Leeds area, but St. James’ is the only one still in existence.

There are some wonderful stained-glass windows, including one which is a memorial to those who died in the First World War. There are various wood and stone carvings around the Church, including a beautiful octagonal stone font.

We will have a discovery trail to help guide you round the Church and a display of pictures and artefacts to help you find out about some of the people and events that have shaped it over the years. Children can hunt for our ‘Church Mice’ to help them find out more about the features of the Church. You will be able to find out about some of the ways in which the Church is serving the local community in the present day and our plans for the future.

All are welcome, including children.
Refreshments will be available.

Come along to have fun, make crafts, learn about God and chat about life, meet new friends and share a meal together.

An opportunity to come along for a natter, coffee and some delicious home made cake.