welcome To St James website

Below is an unusual view of the church’s unique tower and wind vane. It was taken during a rare occurrence of rime earlier in the year. You might not have seen this view before. You might also think that the Christian life is predictable. But it depends how you see it. There are surprising and amazing things about discovering the presence of God in the everyday.

At St James we are planning to install new heating and relaying a complete new floor with under-floor heating. Our medium sized congregation, many who earn little yet have raised an amazing sum to get this work done. The church has already been serving the community for over 120 years, we’re getting ready for another 120!

We’re also looking forward to the Bishop of Hull’s visit on Sunday 1st June for a confirmation service. 8 youngsters and several adults are exploring the Christian faith in preparation. Perhaps also seeing some thing new about God.

For what else is on at St James see the rest of the website.

‘St James People speak!’

click the Bible Passages link to read some stories from people about how they have been helped and inspired….
Get in touch with Phil (01723 361469 or click on ‘Contacts’)if you would like to know more about:
Worship, Baptisms, Weddings, Home Groups, The Bereavement Group, or Parents & Toddlers.

Get in touch with Jan our Arts Centre Administrator
(01723 341466 or click on ‘Contacts’), if you would like to know more about: Arts Centre Activities or Room hire.
The situation in Kenya has been precarious since the Presidential elections at the turn of the year. Phil is still hopeful that by the summer things will have calmed down enough for the planned visit (se below) to go ahead. Some details about the current situation can be found by clicking
Encounter Bungoma Update Feb 2008

Revd Phil is leading Encounter Bungoma a visit to Western Kenya in 2008.
It continues the link he has built since a 3 month sabbatical with the Diocese in 2006.
In 2008 he plans to take a team of up to 12 people to Bungoma at the invitation of the Bishop (Rt Revd Dr Eliud Wabukala) to give teaching and training input at the developing Wycliffe Centre near Bungoma town.

The visit is being arranged through CMS (Church Mission Society).
The dates are 25th August to 12 September 2008 and will include a safari to the Masai Mara at the end of the period of teaching at the Wycliffe Centre.
The likely total cost is £1,400.

This will be an exciting opportunity to learn cross culturally, building relationships with a sister church and making a contribution that could be long-lasting.

Further details are on the downloadable forms.
Please get in touch with Phil directly if you have any questions or have an interest in coming on the trip.

The celebration stained glass window
This is the celebration window especially commissioned for the Upper Room of the Parish Hall from artist Alan Davis, click on the link to see and read a bit more.
   
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