Barkham St James
Church of England
Barkham St James welcomes Christians and those who seek to understand Christianity in the Barkham area. Our aim is to make contact with and encourage others to join us in our life-enhancing Christian journey.
Barkham St James at Barkham, Berkshire is a friendly Christian community where we welcome others to join us in our worship and service to God. Our emphasis is on learning and understanding the Bible and following the example of Jesus and his followers.
The vision of Barkham St James is to make an impact for God, here in Barkham, Berkshire by helping people understand the enriching messages of eternal hope given to us by Jesus Christ through His words and deeds. Come just as you are - we'd love to get to know you better.
Service Times
Sunday
Morning Service
St James is a church committed to serving the whole family. Our service pattern reflects this. We run a staffed creche and a full programme for 3-14 year-olds during the service. We usually begin with everyone together in the Church, with children and young people leaving for their activities in the Village Hall after 15 minutes or so.
We also have several "all-age" services during the year, as well as a number of Church family lunches.
All are warmly invited to stay for coffee after the service.
Every Sunday at 10:00 AM for 1 hour
Family Communion
Once a month the children start off in the Village Hall then join us later when we share bread and wine as we celebrate Holy Communion together.
Every second Sunday at 10:00 AM for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
Cave - youth group
A youth group specifically designed for 14-18 year olds, where we play games, look at the Bible and pray together. Cave meets in Barkham Village Hall at 5.30pm and ends at approximately 6.40pm, when Cavers have the opportunity to stay on for the Sundays@7 service.
Meets during school terms.
Every Sunday at 5:30 PM for 1 hour and 10 minutes.
Sundays@7
A slightly more informal service with a range of people. We meet from around 6:45pm for tea and cake, before starting the 'formal' part of our meeting at around 7pm.
We encourage our teenagers to attend the youth group "cave" at 5:30pm and then stay for the evening service.
All are welcome to stay for tea and coffee after the service.
Every Sunday at 7:00 PM for 1 hour
Lord's Supper
Every third Sunday at 7:00 PM for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
Monday
Ladies Bible Study
Various locations - contact the office for details.
During school terms.
Every Monday at for 2 hours
Tuesday
Ladies Bible Study
Various locations - contact the office for details.
During school terms.
Every Tuesday at for 2 hours
Wednesday
Housegroups
Various locations - contact the office for details.
During school terms.
Every first third fourth and fifth Wednesday at for 1½ hours
Prayer Meeting
We meet together to thank God for his goodness and to pray for the church locally, nationally and internationally. This is also a time when we share future ideas and plans together.
Every second Wednesday at 7:45 PM for 2 hours
Thursday
Ladies Bible Study
Various locations - contact the office for details.
During school terms.
Every Thursday at for 2 hours
Friday
Ladies Bible Study
Various locations - contact the office for details.
During school terms.
Every Friday at for 2 hours
Mens' Breakfast
Every Friday at 6:30 AM for 1 hour
Friday Club
"Friday Club" is for those in years 7-9, and meets on Friday evenings during term time for fun, games and a short time of bible teaching.
During school term.
Every Friday at 7:00 PM for 2 hours
Location
Barkham Street
Barkham
Berkshire
United Kingdom
RG40 4PL
Staff
Rev'd Julian Bidgood
Pastor
Contacts
Tel: 01189760285
Web: http://www.abch.org.uk
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