News

WEEK BEGINNING 22nd June 2025 

Worship

We will have a Service of Holy Communion tomorrow at 9.30 AM at St James, led by Rev'd Dr Malcolm Wearing

The link for the Church of England online service is below 

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

Unfortunately because as a team we are now stretched to the limit in terms of Clergy numbers, and there are no longer the number of retired clergy out there with availability to take services for us, we are having to make some changes in a few week’s time.  On Sunday 29th June 2025, Elaine Simkin will lead a service of the word at St James’.  On Wednesday 2nd July, there will be no BCP Service, as that needs a Priest and no one is available.  I have tried very hard to get more people involved, and I have a glimmer of hope that we may be able to recruit another retired member of Clergy next year, but it is not simple, as there are now less retired clergy out there, as lower numbers over many years means less retirees, and also there are a lot of unfilled posts in Diocese, and teams short of clergy, so those who are around are usually heavily committed, and are at the end of the day retired, so often don’t want to work every week.

Team Retreat

The date has now been set for next year’s retreat at Foxhill as 15th to 17th May 2026, please mark that in your calendar, more details will follow.

Old Toys for Summer Fair

If you have any old toys which you no longer need, can you talk to us as we are orgnaising a stall to sell them at the summer fair.

Wingates Band – St John’s Wingates

Wingates brass band will be performing at St John’s Wingates on Sunday 13th July 2025, please attached the flyer for the event.

Study Group

Future dates for our regular Study group are 13th July and 10th August

Ignite Youth

There will be a BBQ  to be held on Saturday 12th July at 6pm (note earlier start time).'  We are going to be inviting Year 5s going up after the summer to Year 6 and parents to this one.

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.

Re-engange 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!

Another new group is opening, this time at St John's Wingates  The two events each week will be:

The group at St John’s Wingates is on a Wednesday from 10.30AM to 11.30 AM, starting next Wednesday (10th January).

The other group  meets every Tuesday from 10 am to 11 am at Thyme for Tea, 96 Church Street, Westhoughton BL5 3RZ.  

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

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