News

WEEK BEGINNING 10th August 2025 

Worship

St James’ will have an All Age Service of the Word on Sunday at 9.30am, led by Steph Gregory 

The link for the Church of England online service is below 

https://www.churchofengland.org/prayer-and-worship/church-online/weekly-online-services

Study Group

Our regular Study group will meet in church on 10th August at 6.00PM

St Bartholomew’s day and anniversary events

The congregation of St Barts are inviting everyone to join them for their 11.00 PM service in commemoration of their Patronal Saint Bartholomew's on the actual day, Sunday 24th August.  The service will be followed by a bring-and-share buffet lunch [there's always plenty to go round].  You could get there after the 9.30 service at St James, if you want to do both.

It's also the 30th anniversary of the opening of the new St Bartholomew's church this year at the end of October, so St Bart’s are planning some events for the weekend of 25th / 26th October and the 30th anniversary of the opening organ recital on Saturday 22nd November at 2:00pm [free recital with refreshments], more details over the next few weeks. We'll send out more details in the next few weeks.

Team Retreat

The date has now been set for next year’s retreat at Foxhill as 15th to 17th May 2026. More details will follow.

Parkside Male Voice Choir Concert

Please see the flyer for the concert which will take place on 11th October 2025 at St James' Church, see flyer below

Oompah Band Concert

Please see the flyer for the concert which will take place on 3rd October 2025 at Westhoughton Cricket club, see flyer below

Supporting St James’ for the Future

Ealier in the year we spoke about how we support our church in the future, if you were not at the service, we would ask you to please have a look at this video, it essentially says the same things spoken about last Sunday:

St James' Stewardship Video

If anyone would like to pay by standing order in future, our bank details on bottom of back page of the pewsheet each week and are:

If you would like to pay by standing order in future or learn more about Gift Aiding any giving, please email us stjamescofedaisyhill@gmail.com.

Reengage Social Group 

The charity Reengage is hosting monthly social groups at the John Holt Community Centre.  It will be held on the last Wednesday of each month 12:30-2:30. The group aims to bring friendship and companionship to older adults in the community.

Each month there will be mixed games including indoor bowls, skittles and cards. There are complimentary hot drinks, and biscuits, and plenty of time to socialise and meet new friends. The group is friendly and led by our wonderful volunteers who take time to chat with the attendees. 

Please see flyer below for more details.

TALKIN' TABLES - Conquering Loneliness one Table at a Time!

We now have two groups in the area:

St John’s Wingates Church on a Wednesday from 10.30am - 11.30am.

Thyme for Tea, 96 Church Street, Westhoughton BL5 3RZ, on a Tuesday from 10am - 11am.

Everyone is welcome and it's free.  For more information, please visit talkintables.co.uk

Thyme to Grieve 

Jane who has been running the talking tables at Thyme for Tea, as a new initiative for the recently bereaved

 called Thyme to grieve.  It is every 2 weeks,  the next session is 28th July and every 2 weeks after, held at:.

Thyme for Tea, 96 Church Street, Westhoughton BL5 3RZ.

IGNITE YOUTH (The new name for Team Youth Church)

Young people from across the team in Year 6 and above are welcome to attend this event which is held monthly at St John's Church on a Saturday evening. Those children who are thinking about being Confirmed in the autumn this year are especially invited and strongly encouraged to come. (Ignite Youth meetings will form part of the preparation for Confirmation.)

If you would like to know more about IGNITE YOUTH or to book your place, please email parishteammusic@gmail.com