We would love to welcome you to join us at St James' Church, Hope where our Sunday Morning Service usually starts at 9:30am. Our church building is also used by Salford Elim Church who have a service in church starting at 11:30am on a Sunday morning. Two churches, one building; united in our love of God ~ we welcome you to join us!
Please join us this Christmas as we #Follow The Star! Our special services include:
TODAY Sunday, 22nd December at 9:30am Traditional Carol Service
CHRISTMAS EVE Tuesday 24th December at 6pm First Communion Of Christmas
CHRISTMAS DAY Wednesday 25th December at 9am Early Christmas Day Service
Our Team Vicar is Revd Gareth Thomas. Should you wish to contact Gareth to discuss any baptism, wedding or funeral arrangements his telephone number is 0161 925 0059 (please leave a message and Gareth will return your call) or, alternatively, use the "Get In Touch" button on this website.
Safeguarding: is very important to us at St James (Hope) Church. Please see the panel below for full Safeguarding information
Safeguarding: at St James Church Hope we work hard to maintain a safe environment for all. We are committed to implementing the House of Bishops’ safeguarding policies and good practice guidance.
If you have any concerns or enquiries regarding safeguarding, please contact our safeguarding officer.
Parish Safeguarding Officer: Sylvia McGreal Email: [email protected] Tel: 07729 839483
The Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser is Abbey Clephane-Wilson, she can be contacted at [email protected] or at 0161 828 1465 / 07384 460958
Out of Hours Support: The Diocese of Manchester partners with thirtyone:eight and you can access their Safeguarding Helpline if the Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser is unavailable. Thirtyone:eight can be contacted on 0303 003 1111.
This also includes any safeguarding queries outside of office hours on weekdays and weekends. An Information Sharing Agreement between the two organisations will allow the Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser to receive a copy of the advice thirtyone:eight may offer the caller.
In the case of an emergency: iIf you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Service.
Helplines: NSPCC Child Protection Helpline: 0808 800 5000 (lines free and open 24 hours).
Child-line: 0800 1111 (lines free and open 24 hours).
Parent Line: 0808 800 2222
National Domestic Violence Helpline: 0808 2000 247 (lines free and open 24 hours).
Samaritans Helpline: 116 123 (open 24 hours).
Action on Elder Abuse Helpline: 080 8808 8141 (free phone Monday to Friday 9-5pm)
