ST JAMES’ NEWSLETTERS (FOR THE PAST TWO MONTHS)
Newsletter from the 8th September 2024 here
Newsletter from the 15th September 2024 here
Newsletter from the 22nd September 2024 here
Newsletter from the 29th September 2024 here
Newsletter from the 6th October 2024 here
Newsletter from the 13th October 2024 here
Newsletter from the 18th October 2024 here
Newsletter from the 25th October 2024 here
Newsletter from the 1st November 2024 here
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REGULAR ACTIVITIES
THE ARK (formerly Tot’s Praise) Monday’s of TERM-TIME from 9.15 – 11.15am, is a new group for parents/carers with babies, toddlers and pre-school age children. We begin with play and refreshments, before leading into a time of songs and stories (incorporating Tots Praise). Cost £1. per child. Adults – don’t forget to bring your re-usable cups for coffee! Contact: Sue Hengist 07947 031575.
JUNIOR CHURCH (formerly known as Sunday School!) We resume on Sunday 15th September, then we will meet on the 1st, 3rd, 4th & 5th Sundays of term-time, in the Small Hall at 10am for church designed for children aged 3-11 years. We have prayers, a bible story (often linked to what is happening in the church service) a song and make a craft. We join the Eucharist in Church at communion and then show our work. Contact: Sue Scrivener 01932 843968.
FAMILY SERVICE 11:30am 2nd Sunday monthly for 30 minutes – worship for families with children (aged up to 14 years) with fun songs, bible story, craft, talk, drama and stickers! Just turn up. Contact: stjamesweybridge@btinternet.com
LEGO CLUB 3rd Sunday monthly (except December) at 4pm. We meet in the Parish Centre for a story before building our creation in bricks. We share a simple meal together. Cost £3. Per child. Book in by sending an email to: stjamesweybridge@btinternet.com
FAITH CONFIRMED COURSE We meet in Church most Tuesday’s of Autumn 2024 from 7.30 – 9pm in Church. Each session starts with refreshments. This group is for those who wish to explore the Christian Faith (from an Anglican perspective). Open to everyone. 12 stand alone sessions.
SPECIAL EVENTS & FESTIVALS
ALL SOULS’ DAY – Sunday 3rd November – (8am Said Eucharist) 10am Sung Festival Eucharist with special prayers of intercession and the chance to light a candle of prayer in celebration and thanksgiving for a loved one as we remember all whom we love but see no longer. All Souls Day letter of invitation to bereaved families 2024 for more information. (6pm Compline by candlelight). 6pm Compline by Candlelight in the Chancel.
CHURCHES TOGETHER IN WEYBRIDGE –
DAY OF PRAYER FOR PEACE – Saturday 9th November from 10am – 3pm in St James’ Church, with devotions led by different church communities at 10am, 12noon and 2.40pm. Prayers stations will be arranged around the building allowing for space and reflection. A simple soup lunch will be available at 12.30pm.
REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY 2024 – 10th November. 8am Said Eucharist . 10am Sung Eucharist with silence at 11am. 2.15pm Weybridge Community Act of Witness at Weybridge War Memorial, with Uniformed Organisations and wreath laying ceremony. 3pm in St James’ Church, Elmbridge Borough Civic Service for Remembrance Sunday.
FRIENDS OF ST JAMES – Saturday 16th November, 7:30pm – Battle of Britain themed evening in The Parish Centre. ‘Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few ….’ A talk with visuals by Stephen Carver on the build-up to the offensive, the battle itself and the extreme bravery of those who took part. Tickets £12.50 – Cash bar & Raffle. Enquiries/tickets, call 01932 845174 or 07809 264700.
Friends of St. James’ Church – Charity Number 800920
JAMES KIRBY CONCERT CANCELLED (Friday 22nd November in The Parish Centre).
Looking ahead to December 2024…
Weybridge Christmas Festival is back! Save the date – Sunday 1st December.
ALL OUR YESTERDAY’S – 30 minute simple service of seasonal carols and prayers for those with dementia and their carers, Tuesday 17th December, 2pm in the church. With tea and cake to follow. Contact: stjamesweybridge@btinternet.com
WEYBRIDGE MALE VOICE CHOIR – Christmas Concert, Friday 13th December 7:30pm.