St. James's Church News & Updates
Meditation for 9th August 2022
Contemplative Prayer “Be still and know that I am God’” – Ps. 46 v. 10 What do we see and hear? Selfish, unkind thoughtless acts that lack self-control. Too much noise, anger, violence and...
Meditation for 2nd August 2022
PEACE, PERFECT PEACE In August 2018, John and I were privileged to travel on holiday to Japan. We began our exploration of this fascinating country by attending the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Ceremony, on the73rd...
Meditation for 26th July 2022
The Spirit of Joy and the Spirit of Hurry I recently came across this quote: The spirit of Joy and the spirit of Hurry cannot live in the same house. Evelyn Underhill All too...
Meditation for 19th July 2022
Having a Soul Friend (Anam Cara) We all enjoy the company of friends. Some may go back to early school days; others gathered on our journey through life, through work, pastimes, Church and from places where we...
Meditation for 12th July 2022
Constancy I love television drama. However, recently and constantly, I am horrified by the number of characters who sit down to eat before washing their hands! I was reminded of this when I read:...
Meditation for 5th July 2022
Gardening – Touch, Smell, See! I have spent a lot of the last month gardening – both at home and helping my husband on our allotment. Of course, I realise how very lucky I...
The Work of our Flower Team
St James’s Church Flower Team The flowers in St. James’s are arranged by a dedicated team of parishioners who always ensure that the church looks beautiful. Here are a few photos showing some of the wonderful displays…
Meditation for 21 June 2022
Saint Ninian and the Caim prayer Ninian lived in turbulent times as did so many early Celtic saints. He probably lived between 360-432AD when the Roman Empire was in decline. Little is known about...
Meditation for 14th June 2022
Thy Kingdom Come As a congregation at St, James’ we have had booklets made available to us in a programme, designed by The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby. They have provided a welcome and...
