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Joint Service of Matins 28th June Next Sunday 28th June will be a joint service of sung matins with the Leith Hill choirs. Christ Church, Coldharbour at 10:00am.  Music will include pieces by Benjamin Britten and Howard Goodall as well as beautiful Hymns. No Sideways at St James’ this week.

Softball 10th July 2026

St. James’ events in 2026   Date Event Venue Time June Sunday 7th Community Lunch Evelyn Hall 12 – 2.30pm July Friday 10th Softball The green at Abinger Common 5.30pm September Sunday 13th Community Lunch Evelyn Hall 12 – 2.30pm October Saturday 3rd Make a Scarecrow St. James’ Church 11 – 1.30pm November Friday 13th …

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Bishop Andrew It was with real shock that we learnt of Bishop Andrew’s death on Tuesday 3rd March 2026. He was diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer at the beginning of the year, and although was hoping to make it to Easter, he succumbed to his illness much quicker than he hoped. It’s a …

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Prayers for Bishop Andrew The Bishop of Dorking, The Rt Revd Paul Davies has announced the death of the diocesan bishop, The Rt Revd Andrew Watson, Bishop of Guildford on  3rd March 2026. The Bishop of Dorking, The Rt Revd Paul Davies, is the interim Bishop of Guildford. A Prayer for Bishop Andrew   God of our hope and salvation,we thank you …

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Meadvales 3rd December 2025 7:30pm A free concert of light Christmas-themed music by the Meadvale Singers (an octet of female singers).Collection to raise funds for book vouchers to go to local schools, under the auspices of Circular Dorking.