St James Re-Dedication 75th Anniversary A weekend of Celebration in St James’ Church! Saturday 9th May – 4.00 pm Refreshments from 3.30pm Organ Duets played by David Hansell & Philip Drew on our magnificent Nicholson organ. Music by Mozart, DH and Gustave Merkel Sunday 10th May – 6.00 pm Choral Evensong, music by Stanford, Vaughan Williams & …
Category archives: What’s Happening
2026 Events
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 …
Parish News
Latest issue of Abinger & Coldharbour Parish News is now available.
Coldharbour Fete 2026
Bishop Andrew
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 …
A prayer for Bishop Andrew
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 …
Quiz Night
All-age quiz night 30th January 2026 6-8pm
Meadvales Christmas Concert 2025
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.
Libby Lucy Uganda
This Sunday 19th October 10.30am at St. James’ at our ‘Come and See’ service Lucy and Libby Harlow will be sharing their adventures from Uganda and the Fountain of Peace. Fountain of Peace is one our three Mission Partners that we support, you can find out about more of their work here – Fountain of Peace …
