PART OF THE WEST WIGHT BENEFICE
ST JAMES IS OPEN EACH DAY FOR PERSONAL PRAYER AND FOR VISITORS FROM AROUND 9AM TO 4PM.
St James' Church sits at the heart of the small coastal town of Yarmouth on the Isle of Wight. In the spring and summer months the town welcomes many visitors but still has an active year round community of local residents who value St James' Church and its' role in the local community.
The church is a Grade 2* listed building of historical significance and is one of the 12 Churches and 11 Parishes which make up the West Wight Benefice along with All Saints Church, Freshwater and St Agnes Church, Freshwater Bay, Christ Church, Totland Bay and the churches Anglican churches in Thorley, Shalfleet, Newtown, Calbourne, Shorwell, Brighstone, Mottistone and Brook.
Details of services can be found on the News and Notices page (click on the Notices tab). If you wish to be kept informed of services and events at St James please contact the Administrator for the West Wight Benefice via: [email protected] and your name and email address can be added to the circulation list for monthly West Wight Benefice Bulletin.
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"St James is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults from harm. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO). Our Diocese of Portsmouth’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor who advises our PSO.
If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the PSO Hazel Hall via [email protected] or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor via Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 023 9289 9665.
If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority’s children or adult social care services."