News at St James with Emmanuel, New Brighton
Ash Wednesday Holy Communion with Ashing
Ash Wednesday Holy Communion with Ashing 18th February will be held at 7pm. This marks the first day of Lent. Throughout history, ashes have been a powerful outward symbol of interior repentance and...
article by Rev Heather Atkinson
Tuesday 27th January, 2026
Shrove Tuesday Pancakes and Celtic Midday Prayer
Pancakes will be served at St James from 10.45 am on Shrove Tuesday 17th February followed by Celtic Midday Prayer at 12noon. All welcome
article by Rev Heather Atkinson
Tuesday 27th January, 2026
Lent Course
For Lent this year we will be looking at the book of Philippians through Discipleship Explored. Mondays 2pm or 7.30pm at Emmanuel. This eight-session journey through Paul's letter to the Philippians...
article by Rev Heather Atkinson
Tuesday 27th January, 2026
Messy Parade
Messy Parade will take place 10am on Sunday Crafts, Food, worship with the band. All are welcome.
article by Rev Heather Atkinson
Friday 23rd January, 2026
Congregational consultation
You might recall that in November a consultation exercise took place with our congregations to find out our attitudes towards the big restoration challenges facing St James' church. Interviews with...
article by Richard Wilberforce
Wednesday 21st January, 2026
Ladies Fellowship
Meet in Emmanuel Coffee Lounge on Thursday 12th February at 8:00pm Our speaker this week is Liz Cooper-Clarke. Liz will be talking about walking the Camino Way.
article by C W
Thursday 15th January, 2026
Tuesday Craft Club
Meet in Emmanuel Coffee Lounge from 12:30 until 3:30 on Tuesdays. On Tuesday 20th January Georgina is showing us how to make gift boxes. Everyone welcome, to come and learn or bring your own craft...
article by C W
Tuesday 13th January, 2026
Healing and How to Share Faith
On Monday 19th and 26th January 7pm at Emmanuel, we will be showing Does God Heal Today Why and how can I Share my Faith This is open to everyone and not just those who have been on the Alpha Course.
article by Rev Heather Atkinson
Wednesday 7th January, 2026
Thank You Very Much
So much to be grateful for! Thanks to all those who supported the opt out Christmas card at Emmanuel so beautifully designed by Rev Marcus. This raised £162 for the Unicef appeal for children in...
article by Sally Giles
Monday 5th January, 2026
Chocolate tubs wanted!
It's tub time again! Whether you Celebrated with Roses, or were a real Hero and brought Quality to your Street, if you have empty plastic tubs which you no longer require please bring these to either...
article by Sally Giles
Monday 5th January, 2026
Gloucester churches come together to bless River Avon amid pollution concerns
2026-06-13 @ 08:59
Life beyond burnout: how Christians can grow in the desert seasons
2026-06-13 @ 08:27
Pride and the Gospel: the way of self or the way of Christ?
2026-06-10 @ 10:42
Huge poll shows no public desire for assisted suicide
2026-06-10 @ 07:36
Talarico's Faith Won't Win Him Many Evangelical Votes
2026-06-09 @ 17:32
Churches must disciple well and listen well in response to rise of Christian nationalism
2026-06-09 @ 14:41
A Prayer to Connect with God in the Woods - Your Daily Prayer - June 7
2026-06-07 @ 04:00