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 2025 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).
If you wish to contact Father Keith his contact details are – Telephone 07591 864517 & keithfreeman66@hotmail.com
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.
Do You Know ?
To the right side of the pulpit is a church memorial corner where candles and prayer cards are available to use in recognition of praying for someone or yourself.
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 .
Would you like to help in our fundraising ?
We are looking for volunteers who would like to join our fundraising committee ? You don’t have to be on the PCC, just someone who would be willing to come together with others to discuss and plan events that will raise much needed funds for our church and its mission. If you re interested please speak to Pam Martin.
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. Latest delivery, 26kg equating to 38 meals donated.
Services & Upcoming Events.
Event Information:
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Sun06Jul2025Sun03Aug202511:15 amSt James Church
Change in timing of Sunday morning Church service.
Please note from the 6th July the Sunday morning service will commence at 11.15 am every Sunday. This will allow Father Keith to fulfill his commitments in the Parish.
