News

WEEK BEGINNING 06th July 2025 

Worship

St James’ will have a Service of Holy Communion on Sunday 6th July at 9.30am, led by Rev. Laurie Windle.

The link for the Church of England online service is below 

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

The next of the five talks on the Creed will be on Sunday 13th July. 

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.

St James' Summer Fair

Our church Summer Fair will be on Saturday 19th July at 10am - 1pm. Please join us for crafts, food, and activities suitable for all ages in support of church funds. If you have any questions or would like to help, please speak to a church warden.

We also have the following requests for items if you can help with our stalls:

Empty Jam Jars – Please leave in the tub at the back of church

Old Toys – Please speak to Steph Gregory

Bottles for Tombola (wine, spirits, etc.) – Please speak to Jenifer Palin

Wingates Band – St John’s Wingates

Wingates brass band will be performing at St John’s Wingates on Sunday 13th July 2025. Please see below flyer for more details.

Study Group

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

Ignite Youth

The Ignite Youth BBQ will be on Saturday 12th July at 6pm.

This event is for Year 6 and above, and any Year 5s who are going up to Year 6 after the summer. We would also welcome any parents who wish to attend the BBQ too.

Please RSVP to igniteyouthwesthoughton@gmail.com with numbers attending and any dietary requirements.

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

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