St James aspires to be a welcoming, diverse and community-focused Episcopal Church that believes in a faith that changes our lives and our society. As part of the Scottish Episcopal Church and the Anglican Communion it welcomes people of all backgrounds, whether they have been part of a church or not. Its members have had a variety of faith journeys and such diversity of faith is treasured and valued.
Friday 18th June @ 7pm – An interactive conversation and interview with local authors, Mick Ashworth and Lewis Blair about their new books. Elegantly written and beautifully illustrated, WHY NORTH IS UP? tells you everything you need to know about the signs, symbols and…
“Beauty is in the eye of the beholder” is a well-known saying that captures something of the way in which there is a unique response by each of us to what we see as beautiful. It has been wonderful to see the reaction of…
Ten days of festivities on Zoom and in person to raise funds for the Community A-V Project. The project will purchase equipment to enable two-way participation in community activities at St James as well as church services, so people can join in from wherever…
This photo, sent to me by Sophie, is named “Mug from above.” It is one of three photos she sent to show me the mugs St James is selling to fundraise for the Community audio-visual project. I’ve found putting together the publicity for St…
Last Sunday Harriet reminded us in the very telling phrase that when we pray we do not pray as the alone praying to the alone. This sentence has stuck with me since then and I have noticed in my prayers that I do sense…
Often on a Sunday morning I switch my radio on around 7am and listen to Radio 4’s Sunday programme. This religious current affairs programme is interesting to listen to as I awake and prepare myself to lead Sunday services. Last Sunday an interview with…
In April 2021 Harriet, Curate at St James and a couple of assistants painted a labyrinth on the car park behind the church. Here is some information and guidance on using labyrinths. For centuries labyrinths have been used by people of different faiths and…
My Lord God I have no idea where I am going I do not see the road ahead of me. I cannot know for certain where it will end. Nor do I really know myself, and the fact that I think I am following your will…
