St James, Birstwith

St. James’ is a Church of England parish church at the heart of the beautiful village of Birstwith. We are a friendly worshipping community with a welcoming Sunday Club, a strong musical tradition including a robed choir and band, and a range of groups and activities. 


We hope you find what you are looking for on these pages and we would be delighted to welcome you, whether as a visitor or to join us regularly in worship and fellowship. Please see our main website for further information: hfkb.co.uk 


We are part of a wider Benefice with Hampsthwaite, Killinghall and Felliscliffe and so there isn't a morning service every Sunday in Birstwith. Our monthly service schedule is below: 

1st Sunday of the month - Evensong at 6.30pm (no Communion)

2nd Sunday of the month - Holy Communion at 10.30am with our church band, Sunday Club and Junior Choir (both term-time only)

3rd Sunday of the month - Evensong at 6.30pm (no Communion)

4th Sunday of the month - Holy Communion at 10.30am AND our 4pm Children's Service (for primary-aged children), which is an informal gathering in the St. James' Community Hall with snacks, activities, age-appropriate songs and worship and usually a little bit of dancing! 

5th Sunday of the month - where there is a 5th Sunday the service moves around the Benefice so you would need to check our Benefice website - hkfb.co.uk 

Morning services in Birstwith begin at 10.30 on the On the first and third Sunday there is an Evensong at 6.30pm (no Communion)

The entrance for less mobile people is through the Hall.

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Get in touch

Parish Administrator: Gill Clarke

We are currently in 'vacancy', a period where we are recruiting a new Vicar. For now, please contact either our Parish Administrator, Gill Clarke, or our Churchwarden, Sue Baugh.

Gill: 07840 922748 (working hours: Monday 1-3.00pm, Tuesday 2-3.00pm, Wednesday 1-3.00pm)

Gill Clarke, Parish Administrator
07840 922748
Sue Baugh, Churchwarden
01423 771734

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What's on

Harvest Festival Service

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Join us on Sunday for a very lively, very family-friendly service! We will have our Church band, our Sunday Club and our Junior Choir singing. The people of Birstwith will have done us proud with a beautifully decorated church and there will be plenty of refreshments afterwards.

Do come and join us at 10.30am!

News

Remembrance Day

The Army Foundation College Junior soldiers will join with us in Remembrance at all venues for 11.00 at war memorials.

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Safeguarding

Our parish of Birstwith: 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 Leeds’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 Jan Jobling ([email protected]) or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor. 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.