Happy Valentines Day everyone. I saw this on facebook and thought it appropriate for today. There is lots happening this month: Valentine’s day, Pancake Day, Ash Wednesday, Lent.. So this month’s Messy Church is going to try to help you celebrate it all!! Our theme is Love as this season reminds us of God’s love […]
Author: Linda Galpin
Sunday 14th February
Have you ever had a dream? Well in Chapter 2 King Nebuchadnezzar had such a disturbing dream he couldn’t sleep at all. None of his wisemen could interpret his dream and it was getting desperate… Some questions to think about: I wonder what part of the story is the most important Is there anything you […]
Sunday 7th February
Between now and Easter we will be exploring the book of Daniel together. What’s the first thing you can think of when someone mentions ‘Daniel’? I can guess that 100% of you will come up with Daniel and the lions den. Well that’s part of Daniels story but there is sooooo much more. So grab […]
Sunday 31st Jan
This week is all about God calling Moses. The readings are from Exodus3&4. As you read think about these questions. You could talk about them together as a family. What did I discover about God? Did anything bother you in this story? Ex 4: 2 says: Then God asked Moses ‘What is that in your […]
Songs for a time of Lament
We’ve talked a lot about lament over the past few Sundays. At this time we need to call out to God, tell him how we feel and let Him come close to us in our hurt, sadness, anger, disappointment….. Singing is one of the ways God has given us to remember His character, His promises. […]
Sunday 17th Jan
A mix of activities for this week. As a church we’re exploring some of the book of Lamentations this week. When Jeremiah, the prophet of God, wrote the book of Lamentations, it was at the saddest time ever for a child of God. “Lamentations” mean grief, sorrow, and extreme sadness. God had allowed the Babylonians […]
January 2021 Messy Church
Happy New Year!! I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and New Year inspite of all the restrictions. As we enter a new year and lockdown 3.0 I am very aware of how much pressure is put back on you as parents. I wanted this months Messy Church to be something you can enjoy […]
Sunday 10th Jan
Activity sheets about John the Baptist Discussion questions, prayer activity and colouring in sheet For more detailed instructions to complete the craft https://www.jesus-without-language.net/john-the-baptist-matthew-3-make-2/
November Messy Church
After a couple of months being able to see each other and even managing to have messy church back in the church building… we’re back online again.. The days are getting shorter and its getting darker earlier and earlier. Its at this time of year I love looking at the different lights people have around […]
Sunday Worship
(Page will be updated shortly) From 5th September St James’ Church is now open for public worship every Sunday at 10am. Our live-stream will continue to be fully operational, and you can access our worship (and view past services) using the link below: Watch on YouTube If you’re watching live, remember to say hello using […]