News at St James with Emmanuel, New Brighton
Good Friday
Heather, the Vicar of the Parish of St James with Emmanuel, has put on our Church Facebook page, and our new YouTube channel, a Good Friday reflection called "The Powerful Silence of Jesus". Here is...
article by C W
Wednesday 8th April, 2020
Palm Sunday
Below is the link for a Virtual Palm Sunday Service which Rev Heather put together. Many thanks for Sue Chadwick writing the prayers and George Atkinson for reading the gospel. In order for the...
article by C W
Saturday 4th April, 2020
Reflections and Tips for Dealing with Loneliness and Isolation and Who to Ring
Here is a link to some reflections to help with mental health [https://www.churchofengland.org/faith-action/mental-health-resources/supporting-good-mental-health] Dealing with loneliness and...
article by Helen Harvey
Sunday 29th March, 2020
Church finances and the Corona Virus
Dear All, Several people have approached me (from a safe distance of course) to ask what they should do about their regular giving whilst the church is closed for services. We are extremely grateful...
article by Sally Giles
Saturday 28th March, 2020
Spiritual Communion at Home
Guidance On Spiritual Communion at this time of Coronavirus. Whilst St James and Emmanuel churches are closed, Rev Heather suggests that you may wish to make your own Spiritual Communion at home. The...
article by Helen Harvey
Tuesday 24th March, 2020
Funerals during Coronavirus
As we go further up the curve of the coronavirus infection, government guidelines have tightened. Funerals at the graveside or in crematoriums can still take place, but only in line with the Prime...
article by Rev Heather Atkinson
Sunday 22nd March, 2020
Prayers to help you pray during this time.
Prayers about the outbreak. Keep us, good Lord, under the shadow of your mercy in this time of uncertainty and distress. Sustain and support the anxious and fearful, and lift up all who are brought...
article by C W
Sunday 22nd March, 2020
Church of England links to Prayer at Home
This page contains prayers and intercessions for personal use at home whilst it isn’t possible to meet in church. These resources are offered to help those who may be struggling to find words at...
article by C W
Sunday 22nd March, 2020
Resumed
Ours Services have returned on Thursday and Sunday in both Churches. For all activities that are held in and on the Church premises please contact the leaders for any updates. Thank you for your...
article by C W
Sunday 22nd March, 2020
Evening Prayer with the bell Ring until 25th July.
During Lockdown Evening prayer has been said for our parish, country and world. When you have heard the bell of St. James ring at 7pm. As services are being planned for August beginning on Sunday...
article by Rev Heather Atkinson
Wednesday 18th March, 2020