Services

Regular services at St. James’ 

Wednesdays

Midweek Communion will be held at 12 noon at St James’ Church on the 1st, 3rd & 5th Wednesdays and Midweek Prayer on each 2nd and 4th Wednesday.  This is a short service of around 30 minutes, with no music, ideal for those wanting space to pray during the week, or for whom Sundays are tricky. NB no midday services on Christmas Day or New Year’s Day.

Sunday mornings

10.30 am Morning Service at St James’ : 1st, 4th & 5th Sunday Morning Worship, 2nd Sunday Holy Communion, 3rd Sunday All-Age Worship (also broadcast on YouTube apart from the 3rd Sunday).

Sunday afternoons

4pm St James@4:

  • 1st Sunday: Evening Worship
  • 2nd & 5th Sundays: Evening Prayer
  • 3rd Sunday: Holy Communion
  • 4th Sunday: Songs of Praise
  • 5th Sunday: Evening Prayer

NB no 4pm services on 15th, 22nd or 29th December. Resumes Sunday 5th Jan 2025.

Sunday evenings

‘Arise’ 6.30 pm on the 4th Sunday (except August & December) An informal service of contemporary worship.

Family Service/Family Communion    Relaxed service of worship with children’s groups for ages 3+, crèche area for small children, worship led by a music group, with a focus on teaching and meeting God together. Children aged 8 and over who have done a suitable preparation course are welcome to receive communion.

Saturdays

If Sundays are difficult, there is also Messy Church, on the second  Saturday of each month, 10.30-12.30 at St Peter’s, Coronation Avenue. This is designed for families, who can do games and crafts together, take part in a short act of worship, and then join in a delicious meal to round it off. Our Messy Church has its own Facebook page, where you can keep up to date with the latest news