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 

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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)

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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

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.

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

25th October 2020_Last Sunday after Trinity (1)Please click here to open document.

Service of Holy Communion for All Saints Day at 9.30am St Margaret’s Church Tanfield and 11am St James’ Church Burnopfield .Please note that as usual you need to phone the Vicar to attend these services .Online Service of Evening Prayer for All Saints Day 7pm St James’ Church Burnopfield Facebook page.

Service of Holy Communion for All Saints Day at 9.30am St Margaret’s Church Tanfield and 11am St James’ Church Burnopfield. Please note that as usual you need to phone the Vicar to attend these services. Online Service of Evening Prayer for All Saints Day 7pm St James’ Church Burnopfield Facebook page

We invite you to light a candle and place it in your window on the evenings of the 1st and the 2nd of November. We do this in memory of the saints in faith throughout history and in memory of our own loved ones who have died.

Online Eucharist of the Commemoration of the Faithful Departed at7pm St Margaret’s Church Tanfield Facebook page. If you want someone remembered at this service, then please do send their names to the Vicar by email or phone before the service. The names will be prayed in silence as part of the service.

This year we will be holding a Remembrance Service of Holy Communion at 10.45am in St James’ Church in Burnopfield, including an Act of Remembrance at 11am. However please note that due to COVID-19 and the need to socially distance, the Church capacity is vastly reduced.If you wish to come you will therefore need to phone and book a place with the Vicar in the week beforehand (beginning from Thursday at midday) as has been happening for all our services in Church since opening again for worship in July. Please also note due to COVID restrictions we will not be able to receive any wreaths or flags to place at the altar as part of the service this year. However, as part of our Remembrance, we will be tying red and white ribbons (for Remembrance and peace) to our Church railings during the week before and after Remembrance Sunday, which we encourage you to join in with. We will also be streaming an Act of Remembrance to the St James Burnopfield Facebook page at 2pm on Remembrance Sunday as well. Please speak to the Vicar for more details of any of this.

Vicar Rev Dr Andrew Miller: email andrew.miller@durham.anglican.org telephone 01207 270261

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Please do hold our Church wardens in your prayers at this time as they take part via Zoom in this service where they will be sworn in by the Archdeacon of Durham.

29th November_Advent SundayCLICK TO OPEN

Having reassessed our Risk Assessments and set up etc during lockdown we have further decided that we are able to accommodate 18 individuals or households within such a service, and that to aid in keeping ourselves safe, there will be the slight change in that each of these 18 pew places will now have a bottle of hand sanitiser available within them for use before and after receiving communion. Please note that what has not changed regarding attending a service in a "COVID-19 secure manner "is the need to maintain social distancing and avoid mixing with others at all times ,sanitise upon entry and exit to the Church building ,bring and wear a mask/face covering that covers your face and nose throughout your time in the building .Provide your details for the reasons of Test and Trace .Most crucially it is still required that you phone to book a place to attend the service. I apologise once again for the late nature of this email, however please do call if you wish to attend the service.

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Advent Space Online 

”For a child has been born for us … and he is named … Prince of Peace”. Isaiah 9:6 Join us for a time of prayerful peace and space for Advent streamed to the St Margaret’s Tanfield Facebook page on Wednesday 9th December at 7pm.

Online Christingle Service   

“The true light, which enlightens everyone, was coming into the world” John 1:9

Gather together an orange, some sweets or raisins and everything else you need and join us in putting together a Christingle during our online service streamed to the St James Burnopfield Facebook page on Sunday 13^th December at 4pm.

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Online Crib Service

“This will be a sign for you: you will find a child wrapped in bands of cloth and lying in a manger” Luke 2:12 Have you got a crib at home, with all the animals, Shepherds, Kings and Mary, Joseph and baby Jesus?Jesus? Again, why not join us online on the St James Burnopfield Facebook page, this time on Christmas Eve (Thursday 24^th December) at 4pm to hear the Christmas Story and to put it all together?

Why not join us online to hear the Christmas story and put it all together?

Please remember that spaces are limited so you must book a space before attending.

Please remember that you will need to book a space to attend.

Please phone  book a space as these are limited.

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Our Benefice service for Ash Wednesday will be streamed live to the St Margaret’s Church Tanfield Facebook page at 7pm on Wednesday the 17^th of February.

28th February 2021_Second Sunday of Lent CLICK TO OPEN

As mentioned last week, the usual World Day of Prayer service prepared by the Christian Women of Vanuatu, was due to be held this year on Friday the 5th of March. Please do check the World Day of Prayer website to see what is planned online for the day itself and beyond. Adele, who is our representative in Burnopfield, has been giving copies of the service booklets to those who have requested one - and is happy to do so if anyone else is interested. She also has details if anyone should wish to donate to the World Day of Prayer, although this can also be done via the website https://www.wwdp.org.uk/wdp-2021/  . Do get in touch if you wish – but either way perhaps hold Friday as a time of prayer for Christians across the world; and not least those from Vanuatu

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14th March 2021_Mothering SundayCLICK TO OPEN

21st March 2021_5th Sunday of Lent CLICK TO OPEN

We’re supporting the National Day of Reflection on 23 March, the first anniversary of the UK lockdown, to commemorate this tragic loss of life and to stand together with everyone who’s grieving. Organised by Marie Curie, the National Day of Reflection looks to reflect on our collective loss, support those who've been bereaved, and hope for a brighter future.

On Tuesday at midday, we would like to encourage all those who are able to keep a minute’s silence and we would also like to ask that you join us in placing a candle or lantern in your window at 8pm that night.

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Please do contact the Vicar for the link for this chance to catch up over a brew at 10am on Saturday the 27^th March. This will be the last one of our Lenten catch up sessions, so please do get in touch so I can send you the link and we can have a chat about how we are doing during lockdown.

28th March_Palm SundayCLICK TO OPEN

"Childrens Holy Week 2021" although in truth it is lovely for all to see I believe.  This contains images from the Jesus Mafa project in Cameroon – a set of paintings showing the life of Jesus: he is depicted as an African man and so helped to communicate the Gospel story to the community there.

Children's Holy Week 2021 CLICK TO OPEN

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To attend the service at Burnopfield you will need to book a slot and this can be done by phoning the Vicar between midday on Thursday and midday on Friday before the service

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9th May_6th Sunday of EasterCLICK TO OPEN

As usual, please do get in touch with the Vicar to book to attend.

Remember these will be held at 6pm on the 19th and 20th of May respectively in the Parish of Burnopfield and Dipton and Tanfield, hopefully in the Church buildings – otherwise over Zoom. If you would like to come to the meeting then please speak to the Vicar/Associate Minister and your name can be noted down as you leave the service. And also remember, if you want to be considered for election as Churchwarden or as a member of the PCC, then you can still get a form from the Vicar.

An election of 4 members to the House of Laity of the Diocesan Synod in the Diocese of Durham will take place between 20^th. May and 12^th. June 2021. If you are interested in putting yourself forward for this, then again, please speak to the Vicar.

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