St. James Church

Stable with Nativity Figures

Jill Nattrass will offer  communion by extension

      Isaiah 61. 10-62.3

          Luke 2.  15-21

     Reading by Norma Brown

We have just received an acknowledgement that £122.46 was collected for Willowburn hospice in the period ending  February 2023.

This was St James’s nominated charity for an earlier period which was disrupted by the pandemic

Thank you to everyone for the recent food bank contributions. Harry Charlton ( foodbank coordinator) informs us that 18 bags of food have been delivered to Stanley. Well done to all concerned.

Why not call in for a tea or coffee and a chat ?

PLEASE NOTE -There will be no coffee morning on Good Friday.

We welcome Rev Martin Saunders

1 Samuel 3. 1-10 (11-20) John 1.  43-end

Reading by Kathy Nevin

We welcome Rev Cannon Heather Murray

 Readings :Malachi  3. 1-5 ,Luke 2. 22-40

Reader Annette Doherty

Mothers Union meeting are pleased to see Ian McArdle will be talking on the life of Edith Cavell. Everyone welcome to attend.

We welcome Rev Martin Saunders

2 Kings 2. 1-12
Mark 9. 2-9

Notice sheet February 11th

Jill Nattrass will offer
communion by extension

Genesis 9. 8-17
Mark 1. 9-15
Reading by Phil Partington

Notice sheet February 18th CLICK TO OPEN

This Lent we will be holding a course based on the film  I Daniel Blake .This will run for 5 sessions in the hall, starting on  Monday February 19^th at 10am

Notice sheet March 24th Click to Open

Genesis 17 . 1-7
Mark 8. 31-end

Further information will be available soon from Adele Evitt.

Notice sheet March 3rd

Today we welcome

Rev. Heather Murray

We welcome Rev. Martin Saunders

 Exodus 2. 1-10    John 19. 25b -27  

Notice sheet March 10th Click to open

Communion by extension

We welcome Rev. Heather Murray

 Reading :

Acts 10. 34-43

John 20. 1-18

Notice sheet April 7th CLICK LANE

Acts 3. 12-19
Luke 24. 36b-48

This is the opportunity to support the Parochial Church Council (P.C.C.) and receive reports on the management of all aspects of church life. There are leaflets at the back of church outlining the role of the P.C.C.

Ryton Choral Society will be performing Johannes Brahms ‘ Ein Deutsches Requiem’ (A German Requiem), in German, in the wonderful acoustic of St. Andrew’s Church, Corbridge under the
direction of Alastair Lord and accompanied by two pianists, David Murray and Eileen Bown. Tickets are available from members, on-the-door Adults £14, Students £5 https://www.tickettailor.com/events/rytonchor
alsociety/1168311

Notice sheet 28th May CLICK TO OPEN 

Acts 8.  26-end   John 15. 1-8

We welcome Rev. Adrian Gatrill
Acts. 10. 44-end John. 15. 9-17

There are seven days and so many ways to make a difference.

This year’s appeal – from 12-18 May - is focusing on work in Burundi, one of the most densely populated and poorest countries in Africa. Heavily reliant on agriculture, it’s also one of the least prepared to combat the effects of climate change, including droughts, floods and landslides. The global cost of living crisis has intensified the challenges: more than 70 per cent of the population live in poverty and more than half of children are chronically malnourished.

notice sheet May 19th

You are warmly invited to "Evensong & Supper" for Trinity Sunday, 26th May at 5:30pm in St Ives' Church Leadgate.

This traditional service of Choral Evensong will include music by Herbert Brewer and C.V Stanford.

The guest preacher will be Samuel Keeler-Walker, Lay Reader, one of the founders of "Evensong & Supper" at St Paul's church, Canterbury.

The service is followed by a simple supper and opportunity to share fellowship.

Morning prayer led by church members

Isiah 6. 1-8      John. 3 1-17 .

The service will be led by Rev. Andrea Dart

The service will be led this Sunday by Rev. Martin Saunders

Reading by  Phil Partington

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Jill Nattrass will offer communion this Sunday by extension

Ezekiel 17. 22-end   Mark 4. 26 -34

We look forward to the return of the Argus Singers and enjoying wine and nibbles on a warm summer evening. Tickets will be available nearer the date. Priced at £8

Today we welcome
Rev. Martin Saunders to our Sunday Service .

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We will welcome Rev. Andrea Dart who will conduct the Sunday Service .
Reading by Daryl Smith
Ezekiel 2. 1-5 Mark 6. 1-13

notice sheet JULY 7TH

Jill Nattrass will offer communion by extension on 14th July .

Reading : Amos 7. 7-15     Mark 6. 14-19

Morning Service this Sunday led by church members.

The ‘Wings for Worship’ group leading todays service consists of a group of church members who attended training to equip them to lead services in the absence of a priest.
Readings : Jeremiah 23. 1-6 Mark 6. 30.34, 53-end

notice sheet JULY 21st

This Sunday we welcome the Venerable Libby Wilkinson  Archdeacon of Durham

Readings : 2 Kings 4. 42-end John 6 . 1-21

notice sheet JULY 28th

The church will be closed in early August as work is taking place on  he drains. There will be no morning prayer service on Thursday August 1st The service on August 4th will take place in the hall at 11am as usual. Holy Communion will be available.

This Sunday we welcome Rev. Andrea Dart .

         Readings : Exodus 16. 2-4, 9-15

 Readings : Joshua 24. 1-2a, 14-16 John 6. 56-69
Coffee and croissants served from 10.30 – 10.45

Confirmation Classes In preparation for the confirmation in October, candidates will meet in the vestry at 10am on six consecutive Saturday mornings from 31st August.

Jill Nattrass will offer communion by extension
Readings: Isaiah 35. 4-7a &Mark 7. 24-end .

We welcome Rev. Martin Saunders this Sunday.

   Readings :  Isaiah 50. 4-9a & Mark 8. 27-end

Collection to be donated to foodbank. No fresh produce please.

This Sunday we welcome
Rev. Martin Saunders

CLICK TO OPEN notice sheet September 29th

Please note Confirmation service on Saturday October 12th starts at 6.30.

Jill Nattrass will offer communion by extension This Sunday.

notice sheet October 6th Click to Open

The Coop funding round will close on Saturday 19 October, so there’s still time to encourage Co-op members to choose St. James Church as their cause!

Remember, the more members who choose our Church, the more money St. James church receive!

Please note the NEW service time for this Remembrance Sunday Service.

Following the service in church at 10.30am
wreaths will be laid at the Cenotaph as an
act of Remembrance at 12 midday.

A confirmation service will be held at St. Barnabas Church. Rowlands Gill on 12th October .

We are presenting adult candidates from St. James to be confirmed.

Anyone else wishing to consider confirmation please have a word with Pam  Martin.

This Sunday We welcome Rev. Martin Saunders.

We welcome Rev. Andrea Dart who will conduct the service this Sunday.

CLICK TO OPEN this weeks Notice Sheet for October 27th

There has been a good response to people booking tables for this event. There are very few tables left to hire so if you know of anyone who may be interested please have a word with Norma Brown.

Come along as there will be a selection of stalls or why not hire a table for only £10. Contact Norma Brown 01207 272401 or normajoybrown@gmail.com to hire a table or for further information .

Communion by Extension led by Jill Nattrass this Sunday .

Readings : Deuteronomy 7. 1-9 Mark 12. 46-end

Reader Kathy Nevin

 The service of the 2nd Sunday before Advent.

This Sunday we welcome Rev Martin Saunders.

Readerings : Daniel 7. 9-10, 13-14.  John 18. 33-37

Notice Sheet November 24th

We welcome Rev. Andrea Dart for the Service this Sunday .

Notice Sheet December 1st CLICK TO OPEN