St. James Church
St .James Church Burnopfield and Dipton with St.Thomas Harelaw and Annfield Plain
Welcome to St James Church ! We are a small, friendly church in Burnopfield, a village in County Durham.
We have a strong tradition of prayerful worship and community service, as well as playing a key role in the life of the village.
You are assured of a warm welcome, both at our regular services and also at our special services held to mark Christmas, Easter and the other significant events in the church calendar. We also plan a number of community-based events throughout the year.
Our services
We currently hold one service a week, a spoken Eucharist each Sunday at 11.15 am. In addition we also now hold a Morning Prayer service each Thursday at 10.00am.
You can also access streaming services from Durham Cathedral via the Durham Cathedral Facebook page.
Christmas At St.James Church
Usual services, events and activities will continue to take place and for details of these, additional events or services, or for any changes, please see all usual websites, social media platforms, pew sheets and notice boards.
For further details about events, bookings, entry fees and tickets please call
Fr Keith on 07591-864517 Keithfreeman66@hotmail.com
We really look forward to welcoming you, your family, friends and neighbours over the months to come!
God bless, Fr Keith.
Safeguarding.
The Parochial Church Council of St James, Burnopfield & Dipton is committed to creating and maintaining a safe and nurturing environment for everyone, especially for children, young people and vulnerable adults.
You can find out more about this in detail by visiting the safeguarding page on this site.
Please contact the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor Beth Miller 07968 034075 beth.miller@durham.anglican.org as a point of contact .
Welcome Father Keith Freeman to St. James Church.
On July 5th 2025 we welcomed as the new Vicar of this parish the Father Keith Freeman along with his wife Dionne (Dee) and thir son Luke. Keith and Dee will live in the Vicarage in Burnopfield .We will be sharing Father Keith with Harelaw church, and will be part of the Derwentside East Group (Harelaw, Annfield Plain, Burnopfield and Dipton).
If you wish to contact Father Keith his contact details are – Telephone 07591 864517 & keithfreeman66@hotmail.com
Do You Know ?
To the right side of the pulpit is a church memorial corner where candles and prayer cards are available to use in recognition of praying for someone or yourself.
Prayers for the Ukraine .
Prayers for the Middle East.
O God of all justice and peace we cry out to you in the midst of the pain and trauma of violence and fear which prevails in the Holy Land.
Be with those who need you in these days of suffering; we pray for people of all faiths – Jews, Muslims and Christians and for all people of the land.
While we pray to you, O Lord, for an end to violence and the establishment of peace, we also call for you to bring justice and equity to the peoples.
Guide us into your kingdom where all people are treated with dignity and honour as your children for to all of us you are our Heavenly Father.
In Jesus’ name we pray.
Fundraising .
Would you like to help in our fundraising ?
We are looking for volunteers who would like to join our fundraising committee ? You don’t have to be on the PCC, just someone who would be willing to come together with others to discuss and plan events that will raise much needed funds for our church and its mission. If you re interested please speak to Pam Martin.
Shoping Online ?
People shopping on line can register with ‘Easy Fundraising’ and they will send a donation to St. James on your behalf at no extra cost.
It really is easy ! Click on the link easy fundraising
Can you help.
St James church relies on the generous donation of time, talents and money by individuals to maintain its buildings and ministry.
If you would like to donate, you can do so using your Smartphone by scanning the QR code below:
Foodbank.
Thank you so much for the generous donations received from people here in church and at the collection point in the Co-op for Harvest. The collection total was 107.5 kg which equates to 152 meals. Amazing!
Services & Upcoming Events.
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Mon09Nov2026Mon14Dec2026
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Sun15Nov2026
Today is Safeguarding Sunday. The safety of every single person in church and beyond is important to God and therefore important to us. It is easy to think safeguarding is only the concern of the Vicar, Parish Safeguarding Officers or the PCC, but it should be of the utmost importance to every single one of us as we seek to build a church where people feel safe and able to flourish as God intended. So this is a gentle reminder that if you have any safeguarding concerns at all, please bring them to the attention of the Vicar or the PSO’s: Sandra Partington and Daryl Smith, immediately. Copies of our safeguarding policies and proceedures are located on the church information board. Someones safety and future may depend upon your prompt actions! Thank you.
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Sat21Nov2026St James Church
The church will be open for people to come view the completion of the new toilet and kitchen area, part funded by the gift day last year, and to come up to speed with, and make a pledge towards, the work to replace the timbers to the church porch. The vicar will be present for a chat as well
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Sun22Nov2026St James Church Hall
On Sunday the 22nd it is our churches birthday and we celebrate with a bring and share meal, after the service, to celebrate. It would be lovely to see you and spend time socialising. All welcome!
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Thu03Dec2026
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Thu03Dec2026Thu17Dec202611:00 amSt James Church Hall
After morning Prayer on Thursday 3rd, 10th and 17th December, in the church hall. Based upon the book ‘Walking with Angels” by Eleanor Sanderson – all welcome!
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Fri04Dec2026
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Sat05Dec2026
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Sun13Dec2026
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Sun20Dec2026
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