Palm Sunday

for 1 day, 1 hour
St James the Great, Salt, part of the Mid-Trent Churches Team
Salt Road Salt Stafford, ST18 0BW, United Kingdom
St. Andrew's Church, Weston upon Trent, part of the Mid-Trent Churches Team
Stafford Road, Weston upon Trent, Stafford., ST18 0HX, United Kingdom

Palm Sunday marks the moment Jesus arrived in Jerusalem shortly before his death. The Bible records describe crowds greeting him waving palm branches and laying them on the road in welcome.
Jesus chose to ride into the city on a donkey rather than a horse. Arriving in this way demonstrated that his way was one of peace and humility - in contrast to leaders who choose the way of exercising force and wielding power over others.
Small crosses made of palm leaves are distributed by all the churches in Mid-Trent on this day.
The Palm Cross is kept for the rest of the year as reminder of the courage and love of Jesus as he faced death for our sake.
Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week... the days leading up to the great celebration of Easter, when Jesus was raised again to the life that he lives now and for ever.

St. James the Less Church, Fradswell, Staffordshire.


Fradswell – Rooted in Tradition, Flourishing in Spirit

Tucked away in rolling countryside, the small church of St James the Less is a Grade II listed gem, with a chancel arch dating back to the 13th century. While the chancel survives from that time, the main part of the church was rebuilt in 1764 and enlarged in 1852. It stands at the heart of the fairly isolated village of Fradswell, where agriculture and a deep connection to the land continue to shape daily life.

Fradswell is a small but vibrant rural parish—fewer than 200 residents—with a strong sense of identity and an open-hearted approach to worship. In recent years, we have embraced a Celtic-themed, Lay Led service, which has deepened our connection to the rhythms of the land, the seasons, and the Spirit. This quiet evolution has brought new life and joyful energy to our worship and our community.

Everyone is welcome—including dogs! Our services reflect the beauty of the changing seasons, with soul-stirring music and liturgy rooted in Celtic prayer. We often take worship out into fields and farm buildings for Rogation, Clypping and Lambing Sunday celebrations.

We are flourishing—not only in numbers, but in creativity, faith, and community connection. Our worship is reflective and inclusive, often involving the wider village in meaningful ways, and always offered in a spirit of warmth and welcome. Afterwards, we enjoy home-baked refreshments and joyful conversation—an essential part of our fellowship.

Our outreach includes:

Supporting the Quiet Café and Lunch Club at the village hall

A well-loved 5½-mile Rogation Walk, now a local tradition

Whether you’re just passing through, exploring faith, or seeking a spiritual home, you’ll find a heartfelt welcome at St James the Less.

Fradswell may be small, but we are full of hope.

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Our Vicar is The Rev'd Vivienne Starkie

Associate Miniser The Rev'd Vivienne Starkie
01889 - 271046

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Palm Sunday

for 1 day, 1 hour
St James the Great, Salt, part of the Mid-Trent Churches Team
Salt Road Salt Stafford, ST18 0BW, United Kingdom
St. Andrew's Church, Weston upon Trent, part of the Mid-Trent Churches Team
Stafford Road, Weston upon Trent, Stafford., ST18 0HX, United Kingdom

Palm Sunday marks the moment Jesus arrived in Jerusalem shortly before his death. The Bible records describe crowds greeting him waving palm branches and laying them on the road in welcome.
Jesus chose to ride into the city on a donkey rather than a horse. Arriving in this way demonstrated that his way was one of peace and humility - in contrast to leaders who choose the way of exercising force and wielding power over others.
Small crosses made of palm leaves are distributed by all the churches in Mid-Trent on this day.
The Palm Cross is kept for the rest of the year as reminder of the courage and love of Jesus as he faced death for our sake.
Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week... the days leading up to the great celebration of Easter, when Jesus was raised again to the life that he lives now and for ever.

Our Team Ministry

Safeguarding

Our parish of St James the Less, Fradswell, is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults from harm. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO). Our Diocese of Lichfield’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor who advises our PSO. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the PSO, Mrs Laura McTaggart who can be contacted by phone on 07834 388140 or by email at [email protected], or alternatively, the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor whose details can be found by clicking on the button below. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority’s children or adult social care services.

Click on this button for more usefeul information from the Diocese of Lichfield

St. James the Less Church, Fradswell, Staffordshire. Charity No. 620366