We are trying to get closer to God, to live better lives, to make a difference in the world, and be more truly the people God meant us to be. We are inclusive, and open to questioning and challenges.
We are an Inclusive Church
The Inclusive Church statement
We believe in inclusive Church – a church which celebrates and affirms every person and does not discriminate. We will continue to challenge the church where it continues to discriminate against people on the grounds of disability, economic power, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, learning disability, mental health, neurodiversity, or sexuality. We believe in Church which welcomes and serves all people in the name of Jesus Christ; which is scripturally faithful; which seeks to proclaim the Gospel afresh for each generation; and which, in the power of the Holy Spirit, allows all people to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Jesus Christ.
Regular Services
Every Sunday at 8.00am – BCP communion service.
1st Sunday 10:30am – Communion Service in Church with Sunday Club for children 4-10 and Sofa sessions for young people 10-14.
2nd Sunday- 10am – Messy Church in Alderholt Village Hall – all ages, all welcome! Starts with a full English breakfast.
3rd Sunday 10:30am – Communion in Church, with Sunday Club for children 4 – 10’s and Sofa sessions for young people 10-14.
4th Sunday 10:30 – Soul Food (informal service) in Church with Sunday Club for children 4-10. Sofa Sessions age children stay in for the service.
Covid
Please don’t come to church if you have symptoms or test positive for covid. There is sanitiser available. Masks are optional.
New Adminstrator
After 7 years Holly has moved on to other things, but we are delighted to say we have appointed a successor, (subject to DBS clearance and references). Sadly they are not starting till April, so some admin might be a little shaky until then!!
The Churchyard looks amazing at the moment, do come and have a mooch around in the bluebells!
Zoe Martin Children and Families Worker
Thank you to all those who have set up standing orders or just given one off donations or fundraised to help us support Zoe in her vital work as Children and Families worker. We are delighted to say we have received enough to keep Zoe! Hooray! However we want this to be an ongoing contract so we are still asking people to donate so we can keep Zoe in this role for years to come.
So If you would like to help contribute to the Children and Families worker fund to raise funds for Zoe then please donate to: P C C Alderholt sort code 30-97-08 account number 01237203 reference – Children and families worker. Every donation large or small will be very much appreciated. If you would like to give a monthly donation then please set up a Standing order with your bank and email Holly to let her know that the money is going towards our Children and families worker. If you are a UK tax payer and would like to gift aid your donation then please contact Holly at stjameschurchalderholt@gmail.com for a form or pick one up at the back of Church. This would increase your donation by 25% at no cost to yourself.
To find out more about Eco Church – click here
Revd Simon Woodley
Under “News” you will find our weekly notice sheet and prayers and other resources
Browse under “News” to archive video talks or downloadable files to read of past sermons and talks. Also see the music from our organist.
If you’re interested in seeing what some of us have been up to then look under “Activites” and “Recreate”.
If you want to be inspired, or your just curious, watch the films about the building of the church hall, 30 years ago in “St James Church Hall”
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