St. James Church

We welcome Rev Andrea Dart

Readings: Isaiah 60. 1-6             Mathew 2. 1-12

 Intercessions by Daryl Smith

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Jill Nattrass will lead our service and administer Communion by extension
Readings: Exodus 24. 12 – end. Mathew 17. 1 - 9
Intercessions by Phil Partington

We are inviting churches across Britain and Ireland to join together in an act of witness to pray for Ukraine on Sunday 26th February , for an end to the conflict and for all those affected by the terrible impact of war.

The act of witness will stand in solidarity with the national services being organized with Churches Together in England and the Ukrainian Greek Catholic  Church on 24th February.

February 26th Notice sheet CLICK TO OPEN

Rev. Martin Saunders will lead our service
Readings : Genesis 2. 15-17;3.1-7 Mathew 4. 1-11
Reading by Annette Doherty.
Intercessions by Jill Nattrass

The Course is based on the Archbishop of Canterbury’s
recommended book ‘Failure’ by Emma Ineson The theme being
“What Jesus said about sin, mistakes and messing stuff up”
The 6 week course starts on Monday 27th February at 10.00am in the
church hall and will be led by Rev Martin Saunders.
Each session will be based on a chapter of the book

March 5th notice sheet

Led by Rev. Norma Cleese everyone is welcome to attend this service.. This will be followed by refreshments.

Jill Nattrass will lead the service offering communion by extension
Readings : Exodus 17. 1-7 John 4. 5-42
Reading: Tony Kreft

Once again you can ‘Make a Mother’s Day’ by supporting this campaign, helping mothers and families in many situations across the world. Please take time to look at the display at the back of church. A card is available to send to someone to show you have donated on their behalf or https://www.mothersunion.org/make-mothers-day-2023

March 26th notice sheet

We welcome Rev. Andrea Dart
Readings: Isaiah 50. 4-9a Mathew 26. 14-end of 27
Reading by Joan Bell

April 2nd notice sheet CLICK TO OPEN

Walk of Witness starting from St. James at 10am and processing to the Methodist Church. 2pm service in church

We welcome Rev. Martin Saunders Readings: Acts 10. 34-43 John 20 1-18
Reading by Norma Brown

April 9TH notice sheet CLICK TO OPEN

There will be a talk given about the ‘Hundred most Famous Geordies’ as identified by Newcastle Evening Chronicle. Everyone is encouraged to attend. Refreshments provided.

Jill Nattrass will lead the service and offer
Communion by extension
Readings: Acts 2.14a 22-32. John 20 19-end
Reading by Phil Partington

notice sheet april 16th CLICK TO OPEN

Archdeacon Libby will lead our service
Readings: Acts 2.14a 26-41. Luke 24. 13-35 0 19-end
Reading by Adele Evitt

Forms are available at the back of church prior to the election of Church Wardens and PCC members. For further
information please contact the Church Wardens.

The service will be conducted by Revd. Martin Saunders.

Last chance for tickets for the cheese and wine event on Friday evening, 5th May. The tickets are £10 and include a glass of wine or juice and cheese and nibbles. The Ryton Community Singers will be performing and the hall will be decked accordingly in recognition of this special weekend.

We have a cheese and wine event on Friday evening, when the Ryton Community Singers will be performing. Café Church will form our worship on the Sunday. Further information will be available nearer the time

Readings: Acts 7.55 - end John 14. 1-14 Reading by Phil.Partington

Refreshments served from 10.30 – 10.45

notice sheet May 7th amended CLICK TO OPEN

Jill Nattress will be leading our service and offering communion by extension
Readings: Acts 17.22-31 John 14. 15-21

Today Revd. Andrea Dart will lead our service

May 28th Notices CLICK TO OPEN

We are holding our next Messy Church in the Church Hall on Sunday 4^th June from 2.30 – 4.30.

Our theme is caring for God’s Creation.

Worship,crafts and food for children up to 8 years (accompanied by a parent/carer).

Please encourage any local families you know to join us.

 Jill Nattrass will lead Communion by Extension

        Readings: Isaiah 40.12-17,27-end      Matthew 28.16-end

June 4th notice sheet CLICK TO OPEN

We welcome Rev. Ian Waugh
Readings: Genesis 12. 1-9 Matthew 9. 9-13, 18-26
Reading by Norma Brown

June 11th notice sheet CLICK TO OPEN

Service to be led by Rev. Martin Saunders
Readings: Genesis 18. 1-15 (21. 1-7.
Matthew 9. 35- 10.8 (9-23)
Reading by Joan Bell

June 18th NOTICE SHEET CLICK TO OPEN

Rev Martin Saunders will lead our service.
Readings: Genesis 21 8-21 Matthew 10 24-39
Reading by Phil Partington

June 25th notice sheet

There will be a meeting of the PCC with Tanfield PCC in St
James Church Hall on Tuesday 27th June at 7pm led by
Archdeacon Libby Wilkinson.

Joint unity service to be held at Burnopfield Methodist Church

Service to be led by Rev. Martin Saunders

 Readings: Genesis 22.1-14

    Mathew10. 40-end

  Reading by Barbara Brewis

July 2nd NOtice sheet. CLICK TO OPEN

Service is to be be led by Jill Nattrass who will offer communion by extension

              Readings: Genesis 24.34-38, 42-49,58-end

                                 Mathew 11. 16-19.25-end

  Reading by Roy Beckwith

Everyone is invited to listen to Ian Mcardle who is to talk on Wartime Food. Visitors welcome

Todays speaker is Maureen Haselhurst, local author and weaver of tales.

Last time Maureen gave a memorable talk on the murder of a local G.P.so we have asked for more!

Join us at St.James Church Hall.  Burnopfield at 10.30 am every other Wednesday.

Activities, speakers, cake and friendship.

Further enquiries 01207 563825

Transport may be made available.

July 16th Notice Sheet CLICK TO OPEN

Rev Andrea Dart will lad the service

Notice sheet August 6th (1)

Jill Nattrass will be leading our worship  offering communion by extension.

 Readings: Genesis37. 1-4, 12-28   Mathew 14, 22-33

Notice sheet August 20th

Notice sheet August 27th CLICK TO OPEN

Well welcome Rev . Martin Saunders

Readings : Exodus 1 . 8-2.10

Matthew 16.13-20.

A six week course exploring worship and equipping lay people to help with delivering church worship starts in September (date to be confirmed).

Please speak to Pam Martin if you are interested.

Notice sheet September 3rd (1)

Jill Nattrass will offer communion by extension .

Readings : Exodus 3. 1-15 & Mathew 16. 21-end.

Reading by Barbara Brewis .

Notice sheet September 10 CLICK TO OPENth (1)

Rev. Martin Saunders will lead the service

     Readings: Exodus 12. 1-14

     Mathew 16, 21- End

         Reading by Roy Beckwith

Readings : Exodus 14-19 end .Matthew 18 .18.35 end

Notice sheet September 17th CLICK TO OPEN

The Bishop of Durham is to officiate at this service, and anyone wishing to go forward to be confirmed or explore the possibility of doing so, please have a word with Pam Martin or Norma Brown. We do have candidates attending from Burnopfield so you will not be on your own.

Preparation will be offered locally by the Area Dean.

We welcome Rev. Martin Saunders
Baptism of Miles Tatham

Readings: Exodus 16. 2-15
Mathew 20. 1-16

Please come along for a tea or coffee and a chat .

Notice sheet OCTOBER 1ST CLICK TO OPEN (1)

Jill Nattrass will offer communion by extension
Readings : Exodus 17. 1-7
Mathew 21. 23-32

Notice sheet OCTOBER 8th CLICK TO OPEN (1)

We are hoping to organise this following the success of past
years. Please spread the world to anyone that may wish to
hire a table. This will take the place of the traditional
Christmas Fair so we do need people’s support .

We have been able to book Glendale Choir for a concert. The Glendale is a mixed voice four-part choir which has been in existence for over 100 years. Tickets are available at £8 including a glass of wine or juice. Please try and support this event.

Unfortunately June Gledhill and her music group have cancelled this event due to unforeseen circumstances.

We have organized an exhibition of memorabilia about both the Church and the wide community. Join us to reminisce and see how things have changed during this period.

Notice sheet December 3rd CLICK TO OPEN

Fun, crafts and simple worship followed by tea.

Notice sheet December 24th CLICK TO OPEN

Traditional telling of the Christmas Story with carols and readings.

A service for the young and young in heart!

Join us in celebrating Christmas and the birth of Christ.

We welcome Rev. Martin Saunders

Notice sheet December 24th

Stable with Nativity Figures

Jill Nattrass will offer  communion by extension

      Isaiah 61. 10-62.3

          Luke 2.  15-21

     Reading by Norma Brown