Safeguarding
The PCC has adopted the Church of England’s policies and practice guidance on safeguarding which may be found on the Church of England’s website: www.churchofengland.org/more/safeguarding. Our Parish Safeguarding Officer is Annie, who may be contacted at Church or by email: psr@jamesandjohn.org.uk or through the Parish Office on 01708 721 310.
Upcoming Events
Please note: Our services will start at the later time of 10.30am from February.
The first Sunday of the month services will be café style church @ St James’.
There will be a Communion service at St James’ Church on the first Thursday of the month at 9.45am. This will then be followed by ‘come in for a cuppa’ at 10.30am.
APRIL
Community Spring Fayre on Saturday 2nd April from 11.00am – 2.00pm
Sunday 3rd April – St James’ Church – all family worship and parade
Thursday 7th April – Communion service at St James’ at 9.45am, followed by ‘come in for a cuppa’ at 10.30am.
Sunday 10th April – St John’s Church – worship with holy communion
Friday 15th April, 10am – Good Friday Service at St John’s (joint service with The Good Shepherd and St Thomas’)
Sunday 17th April – St James’ Church – Easter Sunday worship with holy communion
Sunday 24th April – St John’s Church – morning worship
MAY
Sunday 1st May – St James’ Church – café church
Thursday 5th May – Communion service at St James’ at 9.45am, followed by ‘come in for a cuppa’ at 10.30am.
Sunday 8th May – St John’s Church – worship with holy communion
The Annual Parochial Church Meeting will be held on Sunday 8th May at the end of the morning service
Sunday 15th May – St James’ Church – worship with holy communion
Sunday 22nd May – St John’s Church – morning worship
Sunday 29th May – Joint service with St Thomas’, Noak Hill
JUNE
Thursday 2nd June – Communion service at St James’ at 9.45am, followed by ‘come in for a cuppa’ at 10.30am.
Sunday 5th June – St James’ Church – café church
Sunday 12th June – St John’s Church – worship with holy communion
Sunday 19th June – St James’ Church – worship with holy communion
Sunday 26th June – St John’s Church – morning worship
Weekly Recurring Schedule
Monday: 9am – Morning Prayer
Tuesday: 6pm – Update, Reflection & Prayer
Wednesday: 9am – Morning Prayer
Sunday: 10.30am – All Family Worship
Key:
– Live in-Person
– Facebook Live
– Facebook Recorded Video
– Zoom Meeting
– Church of England Daily Prayer App
Recent News
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Spring Fayre 2022
Dear Folks, please see the details below for our Spring Fayre on 2nd April 2022. There is an Easter art
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Macmillan Cancer Support Total Contribution for 2021
Dear Folks, I am pleased to let you know that we have now received a certificate from the Macmillan Cancer
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Revd. Geoff Clarke Ordination Reflection
Geoff Clarke was Ordained on the 12th September 2020 at Chelmsford Cathedral By the Bishop of Barking, Peter Hill. He
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A Welcome Message from Revd David Anderton
Ephesians 4:1-3 – New Revised Standard Version Paul writes: ‘I therefore, the prisoner in the Lord, beg you to lead
What we believe
Here at the Church of St James and St John we live by the desire to follow God’s vision for our community.
“For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life.”
John 3:16
Who's who

Rev David Anderton
Church guv'nor. Lovely guy.

Geoff Clarke
I have been a member of St James and Johns since the early 90's. I have twice been a church warden and my role is now Assistant Curate.
Contact Us
If you believe you have left an item of personal property at either St James or St John’s Church or Halls please contact the Parish Office.