St James, PO10 7DJ
Welcome to St James', a church in the heart of Emsworth where everyone is welcome.
St James' is one of the 2 churches in the Parish of Warblington with Emsworth. Along with our sister church, St. Thomas a Becket in Warblington, we offer a wide variety of worship from the informality of Breakfast Church in our hall or Church Garden to more conventional Holy Communion Services in Church. Whatever the style we are responding to the experience of God's deep love for us, which has transformed and renewed our lives giving us peace and joy. Please see our parish website for further information https://www.warblingtonwithemsworth.org/our-parish/
The parish of Warblington with Emsworth is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer(s), PSOs. The Diocese of Portsmouth’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) who advise our PSOs. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DSA. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services.
Sunday
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8am Holy Communion
A short Said communion service alternating between St James (1st, 3rd & 5th Sundays) and St Thomas a Becket, Warblington (2nd & 4th Sundays)
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10am Family Service
On a 1st Sunday we have a lively intergenerational service with Baptisms some months.
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10 am Holy communion (sung)
A Common Worship Communion service with choir. Children & youth groups are available. Everyone is welcome!
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Breakfast Church
Come along for bacon or veggie sausage buns and a relaxed service in the Parish Hall sitting around tables where we eat, sing, have a talk and often a discussion round our tables. There are children's activities too.
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Evening Service
1st Sunday of the month - Evensong at St. James’ at 6:30pm
Monday
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Anna Cafe Church
A short simple service with hymns, prayers, and a craft. It is followed by a simple lunch. This service is especially for those more frail, vulnerable, for carers and for anyone who would value gathering in friendship and faith.
Tuesday
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Babies, Biscuit and Banter
A chance to chat over coffee and make new friends for you and your newborns and pre-walkers.
Wednesday
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Parish Lunch
Join us for lunch at The Kings Arms, Emsworth. All are welcome and it is pay for your own.
Thursday
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Lent Meditations
Thursday Evenings in the Pastoral Centre at 7:30pm. Please join us for these meditations on the theme “Encountering Jesus”. Each one will last no more than 1 hour. We begin on Thursday 6th March with Jesus and Simon the Pharisee (Luke 7: 36-50). They continue each Thursday until 10th April.
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The Ark Toddler Group
All are welcome to come abroard for craft, toys, singing, refreshments and friendship
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Lent Meditations
All are welcome to join us for Lent Meditations at the Pastoral Centre, Emsworth