Welcome to St James – a small Church with a big heart


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.

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.

The latest Inclusive Church news sheet can be found here.


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.

Pride Month

We’re happy to be raising the Progress Pride flag once again this month!


Children & Family Worker


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”