What’s on at St James
There’s always something happening at St James
Down below are all the special events we have lined up for the next few months. You can find our regular weekly and monthly diary here: https://www.st-james.org.uk/visit
Here are some of the big dates for the year ahead. All events will have more information as they come into view.
Church Ceilidh - 28 Feb. Book your tickets here
Baptism Sunday - 9 March Contact Mark if you’d like to be baptised.
The 6 Day Away - 21 March Contact Devon for more information
Easter Mission Week - 29 March (Palm Sunday) to 5 April (Easter Sunday)
Maundy Thursday, Evening Service - 2 April
Good Friday Services - 3 April
Easter Sunday, with sunrise service by Ally Pally - 5 April
Summer Concert - 1 May
Annual Church Meeting - 18 May
Gift Day - 7 June
Church Hog Roast - 5 July
Church Weekend at home - 2-4 October
Tour of the Bible in the British Museum - 14 November
Yet to be finalised…
Visit to the Kenyons in Cambodia (November - speak to Chris if you’re interesting in coming)
Taking the Plunge
If you’re thinking about paid Christian ministry in some way - church leadership, mission, youth work - this is the evening for you. Join Chris to think through some options and find out how God might be leading you. 7.30pm at 2 St James Lane.
Harvest Festival service
Harvest is a day to celebrate God's goodness, and remember our responsibility as his gardeners. Join us for a special morning service, followed by a Bring and Share lunch.
Shape
An engaging and interactive evening, to help you find the unique way God has made you, and finding his plan for your life. Sign up here.
Newcomers session
During our morning and evening services, our vicar Chris Green will be leading special session for people new to St James. Find out about our story and our plans. No need to book, and it will happen during the service times.
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being a believer in the age of the bot
Maybe you've played with ChatGPT. Maybe you've seen parts of your job disappear. Maybe you're excited about the future. Maybe you're fearful.
Over breakfast, we'll be thinking biblically about AI, and what part it could and should play in a Christian's life.
This event links with Healthcare Sunday, Oct 19th.
This will cost £5, payable on the day. You can book ahead here.
Baptism Sunday
We’ll be filling the pool at 10.30 and 6, and celebrating new life in Jesus. If you’d like to be baptised, email Mark Murthen
World Mission Sunday
We will have one of our World Mission Partners, Jane Ingle, with us for this special focus Sunday. Come ready for a Bring and Share lunch after the 10.30 service, and for a special celebration at The Gathering
God, the Bible, and Everything
A brand new live one-man evangelistic comedy show by BBC Sitcom Writer, James Cary.
In God, the Bible and Everything, BBC comedy writer and ‘stand-up theologian’ James Cary explains the whole Bible, in one hour, with jokes and a big screen. And maybe even a song or two.
In this fast-moving show, written and developed for audiences of all ages, all faiths and none, James Cary shows how familiar Bible stories still in our culture like Adam and Eve, Noah’s Ark, the Tower of Babel, David and Goliath and Jesus all fit together. Can he really get through all that in 60 minutes? It will be fun finding out!
Book tickets for just £12 (under 16s free) here: https://stjamesmuswellhill.churchsuite.com/events/wooyqsc5
Church Picnic
Bring some food and have some fun. Let’s catch up with each other over a relaxed picnic.