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 for a short video of the community event raising funds for the Church. Jean video  

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We are currently developing the content for this page.         Extracts of text written by Mr. Alan Simpson and kindly provided by Mr. P. Simpson. In the Beginning: As Anglican Parishes go , the Parish Of Burnopfield is relatively new one , being formed as recently as 1871. The church of St. James (the Greater) followed in 1873. Prior to this our parish was part of the Ancient Chapelry of Tanfield. This Chapelry stretched from South Stanley in...

There are some home-made jams for sale at the side of the Church (where the Tradecraft used to be). The varieties are Plum or Rhubarb & Ginger; both are £2.50 per jar with the proceeds going to the Church Maintenance fund.

As we enjoy many Christmas cards sent to us, let us not forget that Pat is collecting used stamps for the Leprosy Mission Charity.  Could you put the stamps in the box with picture of stamps on top that is situated at the back of the church.

Since Harvest it has been decided to continue our support for the “Foodbank” with donations of food to help those less fortunate than ourselves.  If you have any foodstuffs that were on the harvest list and would like to donate the, please place them in the white basket at the back of Church.  Periodically this will be emptied and taken to the Foodbank.