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.
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 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 Rev. Keith with Harelaw church, and will be part of the Derwentside East Group (Harelaw, Annfield Plain, Burnopfield and Dipton).
Fr Keith ,Dee, Luke and would like to thank everyone for such an incredible welcome into your newly formed benefice, your church and your lives. We are truly humbled by your generosity, thankful for being our family, and excited about the future. Our love and prayers go with you each and every day.
An end of Year message from Father Keith.
Dear friends,
May I take this opportunity to firstly thank you for your faithfulness, hard work, generosity and friendship over the past year. 2025 has seen a lot of changes at St James, and your grace and patience has enabled it to bear much fruit for the kingdom of God. And above all may I wish you, and all those you love, a blessed Christmas and peaceful New Year.
Your brother in Christ Fr Keith
Benefice magazine.
Pauline Meek, Lay Reader at St Thomas’, is in the process of trying to put together a simple benefice magazine where things of interest, amusement or comfort could be shared across our benefice. It doesn’t have to be churchy, just something to inspire, inform and keep in touch. But this very much depends on you, the congregation members, and if you are prepared to contribute. If you would like to do so, please send items to Pauline at: Pauline_gangof4@hotmail.com, or you can give a hard copy to Fr Keith and Pauline will type it up. Thank you.
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 .
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 for the generous donations received from people here in church and at the collection point in the Coop. The equivalent of 60 meals were delivered last week. Families do need extra help during school holidays.
Services & Upcoming Events.
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Fri24Dec2021Sat29Jan2022
Please save your stamps from your Christmas Post. The stamps are being collected for the Leprosy Society. Please leave them at the back of the church marked for the attention of Mrs. Pat Simpson. Thank you. -
Sun02Jan2022Sat08Jan2022
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Fri07Jan2022
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Sun09Jan2022Sat15Jan2022
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Sun16Jan2022Sat22Jan2022
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Sun23Jan2022Sat29Jan2022St James’ Church Burnopfield
Service to be led by Rev.Andrea Dart. Readings Nehemiah 8. 1-3, 5-6,8-10. Intercessions by Daryl Smith
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Sun30Jan2022Sat05Feb2022
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Tue01Feb2022
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Fri25Feb2022
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Tue01Mar20222:00 pmSt James’ Church Burnopfield
Mothers Union Lent Service, March 1st. at 2pm. This will be led by the Mothers Union Chaplain, Reverend Norma Clee. Everyone is welcome to attend.
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Wed02Mar2022
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Fri04Mar20221:30 pmSt James’ Church Burnopfield
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Sun06Mar2022Sat12Mar2022
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Mon07Mar2022Mon11Apr20229:00 amZoom
During Lent this year, the Diocese is holding a weekly Diocesan-wide Zoom prayer meeting each Monday morning between 9am-9.30am, starting on 7th March, with the last one on 11th April. Further information can be found at the back of church or use this link https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85434588747?pwd=TGxHSk9QR2hVemp6bTdpYXc4S1gxUT09 Meeting ID: 854 3458 8747 Passcode: 888455
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Mon14Mar2022
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Sun20Mar2022Sat26Mar2022
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Wed23Mar2022
On 23 March, let’s take time to connect, supporting the millions of people who are grieving, and remembering the family, friends, neighbours and colleagues we’ve lost during the pandemic. While life isbeginning to return to normal for some people, several million people are still living with the trauma of loss, and not being able to grieve properly. This includes many children as well as adults. We need to
come together, in our streets, workplaces, schools and communities, as well as with the nation at large, to acknowledge and soothe this pain. Let’s also take the opportunity to remember the people of Ukraine at this
time. Come light a candle and sit in church for as long or as little as you wish, and remember the anniversary of the first national lockdown on March 23rd 2020. -
Thu24Mar2022
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Sun27Mar2022Sat02Apr2022
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Sun03Apr2022Sat09Apr2022
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Tue05Apr2022
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Thu07Apr2022
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Sat09Apr20222:00 pmSt James Church Church
Plans are in hand for an event to take place in the hall on Friday June 3rd to celebrate Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee. This day has been chosen as events are taking place in the village on other days. A meeting is being held on Saturday 9th April at 2pm in the hall to discuss what should happen. Please try and attend to have your say and show your support. Any ideas will be welcomed, but most of all your presence and encouragement will be greatly valued.
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Sun10Apr202210:00 amSt James Church Church
April 15th Good Friday 10am .Good Friday Walk of Witness .Starting from St James Church with the Reverend Trevor Capstick.
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Sun10Apr2022Sat16Apr2022
Service to be led by Martin Saunders
Readings - Luke 19 28-40 ,Passion Gospel ,Reading by Annette Doherty Intercessions by Jill Nattrass. -
Thu14Apr2022
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Fri15Apr2022
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Sun17Apr202211:00 amSt James Church
April 17th Notice Sheet CLICK TO OPEN
Lead by the Bishop of Jarrow and Reader Jill Nattrass.
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Sun01May2022Sat07May202211:00 amSt James Church Church
Service to be led by Rev. Martin Saunders
Readings Acts 9. 1-6 John 21. 1-19 - Intercessions by Joan Bell.
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Sun22May2022Sat28May202211:00 amSt James Church Church
Service to be led by Revd. Martin Saunders
Readings
Acts 16. 9-15 John 5. 1-9
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Sun29May2022Sat04Jun2022
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Fri03Jun20222:30 pmSt James Church Hall
For those people who have confirmed attendance please arrive from 2.30 for a 3pm start, finishing by 5pm Donations will be welcomed for Christian Aid.
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Sun05Jun2022Sat11Jun202211:00 amSt James Church Church
Service to be led by Revd. Dr Caroline Friswell. Readings Acts 2. 1-21 John 14. 8-17 (25-27) Intercessions by Tony Kreft
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Tue07Jun20221:30 pmSt James Church Hall
The speaker will be Area Dean Rev.Steph.Clark, who will be sharing her recent research findings on misogyny Non-members are welcome to attend.
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Sat16Jul2022Sat23Jul202211:00 amSt James Church Church
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Thu21Jul20222:00 pmSt Marys Church Whickham
Mothers Union members are invited to attend St. Marys Church, Whickham on Thursday at 2pm to welcome an African Bishop and his wife as they journey through the region on their way to the Lambeth conference. Anyone is welcome to join them and extend a welcome. Please speak to Pam Martin for further information.
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Sun24Jul2022Sat30Jul202211:00 amSt James Church Church
We welcome Rev. Meg Gilley
Readings
Genesis 18. 20-32 Luke 11. 1-13
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Tue26Jul20227:00 pmSt James Church Hall
Any church member wishing to bring anything to the attention of the PCC should please contact Barbara Brewis for this to be included in the agenda.
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Sun31Jul2022Sat06Aug202211:00 amSt James Church Church
We welcome back Rev .Martin Saunders
7th Sunday after Trinity
Readings
Ecclesiastes 1.2.12-14, 18-23 Luke 12. 13-21 -
Wed10Aug20229:30 am
Mothers Union have an outing to Carlisle organised for August 10th, leaving the hall at 9.30, visiting Carlisle Cathedral and Tullie House and leaving for home at 4pm. Total cost is £25 or only £20 if you wish to join the bus and do your own sightseeing or shopping. Non members most welcome to attend. UPDATE Only Two seats are still available for the Mothers Union outing to Carlisle on August 10th if interested Contact Norma on 01207 272401
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Sun11Sep2022Sat17Sep202211:00 amSt James Church Church
Service to be led by Rev. Martin Saunders
Readings: Exodus 32. 7-14 Luke 15. 1-10
Intercessions to be led by Norma Brown
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Tue13Sep2022
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Sun18Sep2022Sat24Sep2022
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Sat24Sep202212:30 pmSt James Church Hall
A list is available to sign to indicate whether you intend to bring a savoury or sweet food donation. This will help to plan a varied lunch offering , no need to say what item you are actually bringing.
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Sun25Sep2022Sat01Oct202211:00 amSt James Church Church
Service to be led by Rev. Andrea Dart
Readings: Amos 6 1a, 4-7 Luke 16. 19 - end
Intercessions to be led by Adele Evitt
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Sat01Oct2022
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Tue01Nov2022
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Thu03Nov2022
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Sun06Nov2022Sat12Nov2022
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Tue08Nov2022
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Wed09Nov2022
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Sat19Nov2022
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Sun20Nov2022Sat26Nov2022
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Wed23Nov2022Fri16Dec202210.30. TO MIDAYSt James Church Hall
The newly established ‘GIVE IT A GO GROUP’ held in the hall includes people attending from Leazes home and Consett, as well as other church and non-church members.
EVERY WEDNESDAY.
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Sun27Nov2022
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Sun27Nov2022Sat03Dec2022
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Thu01Dec2022
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Sun04Dec2022Sun11Dec202211:00 amSt James Church Church
Service led by Rev. Andrea Dart
Reading Isiah 11. 1-10 Mathew 3. 1-12
Intercessions by Adele Evitt
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Fri16Dec2022
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Sun18Dec2022
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Sat24Dec2022
Service led by Rev. Martin Saunders.
