The church was packed for the remembrance service held on 11th November 2018 to honour all servicemen and women. Jean Bell (pictured) was presented with a certificate of recognition from the British Legion for her 30 years service as a poppy seller/co-coordinator! Well done to all those who contributed to our special week of remembrance this...
Jean Bells Annual Coffee Morning in Aid of Church Funds.
Jean video Thank you to Jean Bell and everyone who helped make Jeans garden party such a success. The proceeds of £512 will all go to church funds. A tremendous effort. Click on the link to show the event.
Race Night
Following on from last ears event another Race Night is to be held at Lintz Cricket club on 22nd June.
Cookery Demonstration May 2018
A big thank you to Steve Dyer for the professional cookery demonstration held at St. James Church & Community hall on 11th May. Steve was a past runner up of the North East chef of the year and we were glad to welcome him back as he spends much of his time working abroad. The event raised over £350 towards the up keep of the church. Thank you for all those attended and a special tank you again to...
General News
The Church thanks the local branch of the Coop in Burnopfield for issuing a massive cheque for £3082.15 on to our church. This was a third of the accumulated amount raised by the Coop members in the preceding twelve months. On behalf of the church we send our many thanks to those who nominated the church and enabled us to add to the church renovation fund. The generosity of all their customers and the scheme run by the Coop is greatly...
Retirement of Our Church Organist October 2016.
31st October 2016. Our organist at St James Church, Linda Jacob, retired after 33 years service! Rev Andy thanked her on behalf of the congregation and she was presented with some flowers and a cake. Many thanks and well done...