St James's is a friendly Anglican church in Gretton, Northamptonshire, sharing community, clergy and events with St John's, Corby.  

The church and church yard are open everyday from 8am, but locked from 5pm (4 pm in winter) except for services and special events.

Our services are relaxed and welcoming: 

   Sunday services at 9am, 

           Holy Communion second, third and fourth Sundays of the month, 

           Family services first Sunday of the month, 

           Evensong third Sunday at 6pm,

   Friday Morning prayers, first Friday of month at 10.15am (before Forget-Me-Not Cafe)

   Wednesday Morning Holy Communion at 10am.

But you don't have to come to a service - everyone is welcome to visit the church and churchyard just to walk, look around, reflect and pray.

Upcoming special services and events:

          Wednesday 18th December, 10am Holy Communion with an advent twist

           Friday 20th December 7pm: Carols by Candlelight

           Tuesday 24th December 4pm Crib Service

           Tuesday 24th December 11pm Midnight Communion

Wednesday 25th December: Christmas Day Service at St John's Corby at 10am (no service at St James's)

For more about St James's and our activities, see the following links:

  - A guide to the church and churchyard: a bit about the history of St James's and its role in village life over the years

  - Wildlife and biodiversity  in the churchyard, including our (short) wildlife of the month nature notes

                 November Poppies

                 December Holly 

Our churchyard has recently gained a Wildlife Trusts Bronze Award from the Northants Churchyard Conservation Scheme

  - Church's bells and bell ringing at St James's 

And follow us on Facebook - just search for St James Gretton