This begins on Ash Wednesday, 6th March when there will be a service with ashing at 7.30pm here at St James' Church. The Lent Course is  produced by the Diocese of Durham conjunction with the Waymark Conference later in 2019.

All the dates and venues are as follows

Monday 18th March 7pm

St. James' Church Hall, Burnopfield

Monday 25th March 7pm

St. Margaret's Church Hall, Tanfield

Short break of one week

Monday 8th April 7pm

St. James Church Hall, Burnopfield

Monday 15th April 7pm,

St Margaret's Church Hall, Tanfield.

Please come along to help keep our village tidy and at the same time have some time for thoughtful prayer and reflection. The event last month was a great success please come along all are welcome.

Benefice Bible study and discussion group - the book of Ruth. 

This will begin on Tuesday 11^th June at 7pm. The sessions, will alternate between St.Margarets,Tanfield  and St. James ,Burnopfield .

Tuesday 11^th June 7pm - St. James Vestry

Tuesday 18th  June 7pm- St. Margaret’s Church

Tuesday 25^th   June 7pm- St. James Vestry

Tuesday 2^nd July 7pm - St. Margaret’s Church

Tuesday 9^th July 7pm - St. James Vestry

Everyone is welcome to attend

Tickets which includes a glass of wine or juice and nibbles, will be available soon at £6.

Clergy and Lay members of congregations across the Diocese will be gathering for this. Check the flyers at the back of church for details and please pray for those who will be attending from our parish as we reflect on what God is saying to the people of Burnopfield and Dipton  and look forward to him being with us and those we live alongside in the future,

An invitation from White le Head Methodist Church.  Tantobie; DH99RX Lunch followed by a sing a long with old secular songs popular in the early twentieth century when families sang together.

Call Roy Beckwith 270773  or mob:07555067313 to book your place.

St. James Mothers Union invite members and friends to join them at the Woodmans Arms Whickham, on December 4^th at 7pm. Transport will be provided. The menu and a list to sign are at the back of church

Monday 10^th February  at 7pm in the Vicarage This is an open invitation to experience Godly Play stories, with time to ‘wonder’, followed by refreshments. Further information from the Vicar or Curate.

Men's Society meeting

Lambton Arms Chester-Le-Street.

Speaker Keith Smith, Bus leaves Burnopfield 7pm. If you like to go contact Roy Beckwith 01207 270773

Annual Church Meeting Sunday 29^th March after the 10.45 service. The Electoral Roll needs to be revised before this, so please check your details are correct on the Roll, held at the back of church. If you aren’t on the roll and want to be please fill in a form and hand it to the Vicar, a Warden or Harry Charlton the Electoral Roll Officer for the Parish. Being on the roll means you can attend the Annual Meeting- but most of all means you are happy to be a part of the family of St James Church.

Safeguarding Training  2-5pm in the hall

Complying with Diocesan policies, we have  to encourage people undertaking any role within church life to access basic training.

This will be a very informal session, and hopefully enlightening and enjoyable.There will be group work so it will be advisable to bring your spectacles and a pen. Refreshments will be served from 1.45pm . Thank you to all those who have agreed to attend.

For any other information please talk to Andy, Norma or Pam.

Friday 6^th March 2pm. The rehearsal will take place for those who are involved on the previous Friday, 28^th February at 2pm. The venue for both days is;

St. Cuthberts Church. Marley Hill

In the letter released today, the Archbishops asked us to hold Sunday 22nd of March as a day of prayer and action at this difficult time for our country. One action is that we hopefully light a candle and place it in our window at 7pm and stop for a moment to hold in our prayers those who are sick or anxious. If you don't wish to light a candle as an alternative you might wish to print off the poster and display it in you home.Click here for candle of hope poster

Palm Sunday email Notice Sheet 2020 Click to open 

PALM SUNDAY Click here to open notice sheet

HOLY WEEK Click here to open notice sheet

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday - The Vicar and the Curate will say Compline (Night Prayer) at 7pm using the Gospel readings for Holy Week

MAUNDY THURSDAY Click here to open notice sheet.

Maundy Thursday. The Vicar and Curate  will be having a Eucharist at 7pm, including foot washing in the Vicarage garden and followed by the Watch, also in the garden (both weather permitting). BUT PLEASE DON’T FORGET TO CLAP FOR CARERS AT 8PM!!!!

GOOD FRIDAY click here to open notice sheet.

Good Friday. Around a cross placed in the Vicarage Garden we will have the stations of the cross at 2pm (again weather permitting). Look out for stations and prayers on the Vicarage Garden railings should you pass by as well. BUT PLEASE MAINTAIN SOCIAL DISTANCING IF YOU DO CHOOSE TO STOP AND LOOK AT THEM.

Holy Saturday Morning Click here to open notice sheet.

HOLY SATURDAY EVENING Click here to open notice sheet.

Holy Saturday - When it becomes dark we will be holding the vigil in the garden (again if the weather allows).

EASTER SUNDAY 2020 Click here to open notice sheet.

Easter Sunday -You might like to join in with Sing Resurrection – a national call to join together, but separately in singing Jesus Christ is Risen Today and Thine be the Glory at 10am. We will then be holding a Eucharist in the Vicarage Garden straight after (once again hoping for good weather).

NOTICE SHEET Easter Sunday email Click on link to open

Low Sunday 18 04 20 2nd Sunday of Easter -Collect week Com 19th April - CLICK HERE TO OPEN 

3rd Sunday of Easter CLICK HERE TO OPEN

5th Sunday of Easter CLICK HERE TO OPEN DOCUMENT

Every Sunday at 7pm, alternating from week to week between the two Facebook pages – Compline (Night Prayer)

6th Sunday of Easter 2020 CLICK HERE TO OPEN

Every Tuesday at 5pm, from the St Margaret’s Church Tanfield Facebook page – Evening Prayer

Every Thursday at 5pm, from the St James’ Church Burnopfield Facebook page – Evening Prayer

Every Sunday at 10am, alternating from week to week between the two Facebook pages – a Service of Holy Communion

Every Sunday at 7pm, alternating from week to week between the two Facebook pages – Compline (Night Prayer)

7th Sunday of Easter CLICK HERE TO OPEN

Every Sunday at 7pm, alternating from week to week between the two Facebook pages – Compline (Night Prayer)

Every Sunday at 10am, alternating from week to week between the two Facebook pages – a Service of Holy Communion

Pentecost 2020 CLICK HERE TO OPEN

Every Tuesday at 5pm, from the St Margaret’s Church Tanfield Facebook page – Evening Prayer

Every Thursday at 5pm, from the St James’ Church Burnopfield Facebook page – Evening Prayer

Every Sunday at 10am, alternating from week to week between the two Facebook pages – a Service of Holy Communion

Every Thursday at 5pm, from the St James’ Church Burnopfield Facebook page – Evening Prayer

1st Sunday after Trinity Click to open document.

Every Tuesday at 5pm, from the St Margaret’s Church Tanfield Facebook page – Evening Prayer

Every Thursday at 5pm, from the St James’ Church Burnopfield Facebook page – Evening Prayer

Daily Hope CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

Every Sunday at 10am, alternating from week to week between the two Facebook pages – a Service of Holy Communion

Every Sunday at 10am, alternating from week to week between the two Facebook pages – a Service of Holy Communion

Every Sunday at 7pm, alternating from week to week between the two Facebook pages – Compline (Night Prayer)

2nd Sunday after Trinity CLICK HERE TO OPEN

3rd Sunday after Trinity CLICK HERE TO OPEN

Every Tuesday at 5pm, from the St Margaret’s Church Tanfield Facebook page – Evening Prayer

Every Tuesday at 5pm, from the St Margaret’s Church Tanfield Facebook page – Evening Prayer

Every Thursday at 5pm, from the St James’ Church Burnopfield Facebook page – Evening Prayer

Every Sunday at 10am, alternating from week to week between the two Facebook pages – a Service of Holy Communion

Every Sunday at 7pm, alternating from week to week between the two Facebook pages – Compline (Night Prayer)

4th Sunday after Trinity CLICK HERE TO OPEN>

Every Tuesday at 5pm, from the St Margaret’s Church Tanfield Facebook page – Evening Prayer

Every Thursday at 5pm, from the St James’ Church Burnopfield Facebook page – Evening Prayer

Every Sunday at 10am, alternating from week to week between the two Facebook pages – a Service of Holy Communion

Every Sunday at 7pm, alternating from week to week between the two Facebook pages – Compline (Night Prayer)

5th Sunday after Trinity CLICK TO OPEN

Please see notes on the service and how to book  a space and social distancing during the Covid 19 pandemic. Please note you will need to bring and wear a mask or face covering to attend and receive communion.

We ask that you note this service will be conducted in line with changes required under Government guidelines on social distancing.

Every Tuesday at 5pm, from the St Margaret’s Church Tanfield Facebook page – Evening Prayer

Every Thursday at 5pm, from the St James’ Church Burnopfield Facebook page – Evening Prayer

These services will be alternating from week to week between the two Facebook pages – a Service of Holy Communion

Every Sunday at 7pm, alternating from week to week between the two Facebook pages – Compline (Night Prayer)

6th Sunday after Trinity - CLICK HERE TO OPEN

Every Saturday , alternating from week to week between the two Facebook pages – The live stream is for anyone who may not be able to attend a Sunday service.

7th Sunday after Trinity CLICK TO OPEN

Every Sunday at 7pm, alternating from week to week between the two Facebook pages – Compline (Night Prayer)

Every Tuesday at 5pm, from the St Margaret’s Church Tanfield Facebook page – Evening Prayer

Every Thursday at 5pm, from the St James’ Church Burnopfield Facebook page – Evening Prayer

The online version of the Sunday Eucharist will be streamed EVERY SATURDAY EVENING  alternating between st. James and St. Margarets Facebook pages.

Every Sunday at 7pm, alternating from week to week between the two Facebook pages – Compline (Night Prayer).

Every Tuesday at 5pm, from the St Margaret’s Church Tanfield Facebook page – Evening Prayer .