Saturday 3rd September all are warmly invited to take part in our Scarecrow making competition as part of our Harvest Celebration! 11-1.30pm at St. James’ – all ‘equipment’ is provided but do feel free to bring your own too! Prizes for the best dressed scarecrow!
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Coldharbour craft fair 21st November
Sermon 2026-09-13
Sermon – 13th September 2026 – Evensong Isaiah 12:2-6, Matthew 3:1-12 This evening we have heard sung one of my favourite psalms albeit not in its entirety. A psalm of praise of joy of thankfulness what more could one ask for at a service of Choral Evensong. Those first words ‘Make a joyful noise to …
Sermon 2026-09-06
Sermon – 6th September 2026 Creationtide On this Sunday as we reflect on creation I’d like to take us back to our ‘why’ – why should this be important to us as Christians? If you were to walk into an art gallery today and look at a painting by Vincent van Gogh, you wouldn’t need …
D&G Concert
D&G Choir 20th Anniversary Concert
Music 2026-11-01
1st November 2026 – All Saint’s Day 10:30am Parish Communion Organ Plein Jeu, Trio & Dialogue – François Couperin Introit The eternal gifts of Christ the King (plainchant)Hymns Op: 197 (vv 1,2,3&8) For all the saints; G: 196 (t128, vv 1.2.6&7) Father, in whom the saints are one; [IA: Let the round world with songs …
Music 2026-10-11
11th October 2026 – 19th Sunday after Trinity 6:00pm Choral Evensong Organ Sarabande for the 12th day of any October – Herbert Howells [Oct 12th Birth of Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872)] Introit O Lord, increase our faith – LoosemoreResponses Byrd Hymns O: 443 Rejoice the Lord is King …
Music 2026-10-04
4th October 2026 – 18th Sunday after Trinity 10:30am Parish Communion Organ Village Organist’s Piece – Benjamin Britten (d1976)Introit Morning Hymn (from Peter Grimes) – BrittenHymns Op: 257 This is the day the Lord has made; G: 414 O for a closer walk with God; [IA: O pater sancte] Of: 335 All praise to thee; …
Benefice service 9th August 2026
Benefice service 9th August On Sunday 9th August St. James is hosting our Benefice service at 10.30am. We are delighted to be welcoming Peace back to our church. Her charity has a special place in our hearts as members of our congregation travelled to visit her project in Uganda last year and we have been …
