Events

Please come along and  join us for a hot cup of tea or coffee.

Resources can be found at: ctbi.org.uk

Readings: Gen 2:15-17; 3:1-7 & Matt 4:1-11

This year’s Lent Course will be based on ‘Lent is for Loving by Sheila Cassidy and will run every Thursday, for about an hour, between 26^th Feb and 26^th March inc. All welcome!

Please note the revised start date for this course

WORLD DAY OF PRAYER 2026

1.30pm on Friday 6th March at Life Vineyard Church, Marley Hill NE16 5DW. Prepared by Christian Women in Nigeria this Ecumenical Service will be presented by five local Churches including St. James. This year’s theme is: ‘I will give you rest: come’ (Matthew 11: 28-30). Please come and join a great wave of prayer with 146 countries praying with and for the country of Nigeria

The Very Reverend Philip Plyming preaching, Bishop Sarah Presiding.

Please note that the Electoral Roll will be open for revision between the 29^th March and the 12^th April inclusive. If you have any amendments to your current entry, wish to be removed or added from the roll, require a form to apply (over 16 and baptised), please speak to Daryl Smith during that period. The revised role will then be displayed in church for 14 days prior to this year’s APCM on 5^th May 2026. Thank you

Please note that there will be no garden and maintenance on Easter Monday.

Please note the team will begin again on Monday 16^th March. Thank you, in advance, to everyone involved for keeping our beautiful church and grounds in such excellent condition. If you feel you would like to help then all are welcome! Please note the group won't meet on a Bank Holiday Monday.

Preaching & Presiding: Fr Keith Freeman

Leading: Jill Nattrass

Reader & Intercessor: Barbara Brewis

Readings: Isaiah 40:12-17,27-end & Matthew 28:16-end

If you would like to attend the service, go to Durham Cathedral’s website. Go to the ‘Visits’ page and then ‘Concerts and evening events’, and scroll down to 7 June. Use the code RICK2026 to apply for a maximum of two tickets. Tickets are available on a first come, first served basis until they run out. You must bring your ticket(s) with you on the day, and you will sit in unreserved seats in the cathedral as members of the congregation. Some of the seats will have a restricted view and there is no guarantee as to where you will sit.

If you are interested in being confirmed this year please speak to Fr Keith as soon as possible.

Friday 19th June 7pm (doors open 6.30)
Tickets now available at £10, first drink included. Donations for raffle prizes gratefully received