Facilities and features
Accessibility
One toilet in the entrance porch - free sanitary products are available.
There are baby changing facilities at the back of church - along with a selection of complimentary nappies and wipes.
There is no church car park, however there is local parking available. This is either roadside, or can be found behind the Co-Op on Crowberry Lane or in the Church Hall Car-Park located off St James' Road.
The toilet may pose problems for those with restricted mobility.
There is no public phone at St James' Church and the mobile signal can be patchy in church.
Everybody is welcome to attend St James' Church. If you would like to discuss any specific requirements, please contact Beth on 01283 712359 where every effort will be made to accommodate your needs.
The front door of the church is fully accessible from both Main Street and Church Lane. Disabled visitors are welcomed to be dropped off at the door.
The entrance to the church is flat and there is a ramp to access the nave.
A half-step is provided to access the chancel if required.
Yes - we have a good sound system and a hearing loop
Hymn Books, Service Sheets and the Weekly Benefice Bulletin are available in Large Print.
Should you require a further increase in print size, please do let us know and this can be arranged for you.
Assistance Dogs are welcome to attend our church and services.
St James' Church prides itself on being a 'Becoming a Dementia Friendly Church'.
Dementia Friendly briefing sheets are available at all services, along with clear signage and a quiet area. We would welcome a further conversation with you should you like to attend.
Gluten Free Communion Wafers and refreshments are available.
Our church is fully wheelchair accessible. There are two wheelchair pew areas in the church, one of each side of the central aisle.
Motorised scooters are also welcome in church.
Our Building
A selection of glass windows are present in our church. Please do pick up a guide which provides more information on the individual windows.
St James' Church is open every day during daylight hours.
St James' Church currently holds the Eco-Church Silver Award.
St James' Church run Tea and Chat every 1st Monday of the Month. A chance to get together with old friends and make new ones over a brew and a biscuit.
During the cooler months - St James' Church is regularly heated throughout the week to ensure a warm welcome.
The Church is Grade II* listed.
The nearest defibrillators are located at the Co-Op on Main Street or at Barton Library on Dunstall Road.
150 yards from the church on Main Street
Music and Worship
St James' Church have recently upgraded our bell-frame to a 10-bell ring and replaced the frame.
The bells are rung at St James' every Sunday morning and for occasional offices and special events, services and feasts throughout the year.
Bell Practice takes place each Wednesday evening between 7:30pm-9:00pm.
We are always interested in hearing from those who may be interested in finding out more about the bells, are a visiting ringing association or who would like to learn to ring, please contact the Bell Captain, Mrs Jill Rogers on 01283 712809 for more information.
St James' Church is an beautiful venue to host concerts or music recitals; with a number of local choirs hosting concert's throughout the year.
Please contact the Benefice Office on 01283 712359 if you are interested in holding a concert or music event within the church.
An Allen Organ is situated in the church and is played at Sunday Services.
There is also a Collard and Collard Grand Piano which is played for worship at various services.
Please contact the office on 01283 712359 for more information
The Music Group leads worship on the 2nd Sunday of each month and at occasional services and events throughout the year. For more information, or if you are interested in joining, please contact the Benefice Office on 01283 712359 who will put your in touch with our Musical Director.
Groups, Courses and Activities
Please contact the office on 01283 712359
Whilst there is no official brass rubbing activities, you are welcome to take rubbings of stones and brasses should you wish.
Mindful Monday's include RE:Light which seeks to deepen our discipleship and Time and Space to provide a stillness and contemplation.
Home Group runs on the first Monday of the Month at The Vicarage from 7:00pm.
Local unit uses the Church hall
Mindful Monday's include RE:Light which seeks to deepen our discipleship and Time and Space to provide a stillness and contemplation.
WOW Wednesday runs each week - all are welcome each Wednesday morning from 9:15am
Tea and Chat runs monthly from The Church Hall.
Barton Teddy Bear Festival in September along with other events throughout the year.
Keep an eye on our A Church Near You page and social media for more information.
WOW Wednesday runs each week - all are welcome each Wednesday morning from 9:15am
Tea and Chat runs monthly from The Church Hall.
None but pastoral support available. Please contact the office on 01283 712359 of you would like to discuss this further.
Mindful Monday's include RE:Light which seeks to deepen our discipleship and Time and Space to provide a stillness and contemplation.
Local group meets in the Church Hall
If you require support or know someone who is struggling, please contact the Benefice Office on 01283 712359
If you require support or know someone who is struggling, please contact the Benefice Office on 01283 712359
If you require support or know someone who is struggling, please contact the Benefice Office on 01283 712359
If you require support or know someone who is struggling, please contact the Benefice Office on 01283 712359
Various groups meet in our Church Hall
A number of activities are available throughout the week both in Church and in the Church Hall.
For more information, please see our Facebook feed or contact the Benefice Office on 01283 712359
A number of activities are available throughout the week both in Church and in the Church Hall.
For more information, please see our Facebook feed or contact the Benefice Office on 01283 712359
A number of activities are available throughout the week both in Church and in the Church Hall.
For more information, please see our Facebook feed or contact the Benefice Office on 01283 712359
Two local units meet in our Church Hall
The Churchyard Working Parties meet on the 2nd Saturday of each month.
If you are interested in volunteering in some other way within the church, please do contact the Benefice Office on 01283 712359
ROOTS! Youth welcomes all young people in school years 7-13. A relaxed and informal Youth Group, meeting at St James Church Hall from 7:30pm - 9:00pm on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month. A chance to chill and chat with friends, in a warm and safe space - along with chance to raid the tuck shop!
ROOTS+ is our Youth Service which is held at 6:00pm on the 3rd Sunday of each month in St James' Church. All are welcome to come along as we worship together.
Help for Visitors
There is currently no public WiFi in church however should you require to use this for your activity or session, please speak to the Benefice Office on 01283 712359
Heritage Lottery Fund project telling the story of local boy made good, John Taylor and the history of the church ... Audio and Paper guide available
Yes - please do help yourself from the various displays in the church entrance.
Our Church is open daily during Daylight hours
Well behaved dogs are welcome in our church
Other Features
Yes!
We collect for Burton YMCA - donations can be left at the back of Church and these are regularly taken through to the Food Bank.
AV Facilities are available and a number of services each month use the screens. Paper copies are available if these are required.
St James' Church is located in a Conservation Area. For more information, please see https://webmapping.eaststaffsbc.gov.uk/map.html
Yes! St James Church Hall is available to hire - contact Beth Flashman on 01283 712359 or [email protected]
St James' Church Barton is an inclusive and welcoming church and we are delighted to be able to offer prayers of love and faith to any couples who wish to celebrate their relationship before God. We would be delighted to chat to any same sex couples who wished to have their marriage or civil partnership blessed in the church.