At St James’ Crib Service on 24th December at 4pm, we are hoping to have lots of the Christmas story characters in attendance.  Children can come dressed as a character or they can use the provided props, if they wish.   The Parish Posada will also be welcomed into our church.

Thank you to everyone who supported the coffee morning in any way.   It was a very busy morning and, with donations, the sum of £3561 was raised.

Saturday 26th November

10am -12 noon

St. James’ Church, Meltham Mills

Come and help us raise money for the charity “Crisis” which supports homeless people throughout the year and especially at Christmas.

Enjoy a coffee and cake and browse the stalls which include: Burhouse Beads, old fashioned sweets, Bible Land produce, gifts and crafts.

Sunday 23rd October, 10am, at St. James’

Come and share bread (and croissants) and the word.   The service includes both breakfast and communion, as well as activities for you to consider your response to the message.

OASIS

 A ‘Quiet Day’ for Autumn

St James’s Church Meltham Mills

Wednesday  5^th October –  10.00am-3.00pm

10.00 – 10.30 Arrival and coffee in the church hall served with homemade biscuits.

10.30 – 12.00 we are in church for our Quiet Day

There will be a very short introduction with music, readings and prayers followed by a quiet time for personal reflection; personal reading or just resting in the peace and quiet of the day.

12.00 – 1.00pm Lunch and fellowship (please bring a packed lunch – hot drinks provided)

1.00 – A further quiet time will conclude at 2.30 with a simple shared Communion Service in the Celtic Tradition led by Rev Peter Rolls.

We do extend a really warm invitation throughout the Parish and the Deanery to join with us for all, or part of the day.

It would be lovely to see you there.

More information can be obtained from

Christine Woods 852268 or

Jenny Mathers 850839