We featured on the National Churches Trust website and attached is the amazing synopsis of St James and snapshots of its history. But we need help to restore and preserve this stunning Grade 1 listed building packed full of history. If you can help or donate time or funds together we can enable new stories and memories to be made.

Please watch a bit of our story here https://youtu.be/B77UIRKf7qk and consider donating via the go fund me page weblink in this post.

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Hi. My name is Andy Czaicki and I will be taking part in running a marathon in Warsaw, Poland in September 2025 at the age of 68 years. This will be my first organised event at this distance and running in Warsaw will be special to me as it is in my mother country.

I will be running to raise funds for the beautiful Grade 1 listed 14th Century Parish Church of Southam, Warwickshire, which is desperately in need of repairs to the roof amongst other areas.

I would really appreciate any support you can give me which will all go towards the restoration of the Church.

https://gofund.me/ad8aa840

Thank you.

Andy

A blend of contemporary and traditional style service where all are welcome. Service starts at 10:15, refreshments served from 9:45

A friendly, relaxed and welcoming Children’s 0-5yrs Stay & Play Group (Home schooled KS1 children welcome) run by Mums of SEND children. Sensory toys, God’s story time, song time, cake & a cuppa, makaton, and lots more…
The leaders are friendly and understanding, have a diverse range of SEND experience and can offer a listening ear along the parenting journey.

As part of the Butterfly Conservation’s Big Butterfly Count, we are hosting a butterfly themed craft and activities event for ages 0 - 99! Please drop in anytime between 1 and 4. Refreshments available. No charge, but donations welcome.

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A traditional style Holy Communion said service

The Mothers Union is a Christian organisation within the Church of England which works to support and encourage marriage and stable family life. There are c4 million members in 83 countries.

The Mothers’ Union in Southam is a parish-based group who usually meet on the second Thursday of each month to pray, volunteer, fundraise and campaign on a variety of family-based issues. The group’s aim is to keep expanding membership and hold more evening meetings to involve those who are not able to attend in an afternoon to join in. More information of what is happening across the Coventry Diocese can be found on the Mothers’ Union Coventry Diocese website.

It is always particularly pleasing to welcome new members as it gives an indication that Mothers’ Union is still a lively growing organisation that has much to offer. You do not have to be a mother to join and gentlemen are welcomed. Equally, if you wish to just support a project we will be pleased to hear from you.

Trustee, Treasurer and Branch Co-ordinator: Annie Lane 01926 813075

Branch Secretary: Sam Talbot 07817 848337

The Mothers’ Union Prayer

Loving Lord, We thank you for your love so freely given to us all.

We pray for families around the world. Bless the work of the Mothers’ Union

as we seek to share your love through the encouragement, strengthening and

support of marriage and family life. Empowered by your Spirit, may we be united

in prayer and worship and in love and service, reach out as your hands across the world.

In Jesus’ name. Amen

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Sadly we can’t provide a full English at Breakfast Church, but a very tasty Continental breakfast is enjoyed with fresh coffee or tea or juice. Whether you want to bring a newspaper to read or chat with new and old friends, Breakfast Church at St James is a great start to the day. It usually happens on 5th Sundays, but sometimes we have Breakfast Church for Baptisms as we find them a really fun, family friendly time for both frequent and less frequent visitors :)
There’s no charge but donations are always welcome :)

Sponsored by Southam Bellringers.
Beginning at church between 2 and 2:30pm
£10 family entry (2 adults and pre-teen children)
Individual adults and older children £5 each.
Enquiries via the church office 01926 812413 or [email protected]

Date for your diary - more info to follow but they’ll be food, fun and friendship!

A service for all to celebrate Harvest and receive donations of non-perishable items.