9 o' clock worship at St James' is traditional in style and alternates each week between Holy Communion using the Book of Common Prayer and Morning Prayer. The services, which lasts about 45 minutes, are followed by informal conversation over tea and coffee in the Parish Centre.

10.30 worship at St James' is contemporary in style and alternates each week between Morning Worship and Holy Communion with the following pattern:

1st Sunday - Family worship.
2nd Sunday - Family Communion with Kid's Church.
3rd Sunday - Family Worship.
4th Sunday - Family Communion with Kid's Church.
5th Sunday - Family Communion.

The services, which last about 60 minutes, are followed by informal conversation over tea and coffee in the Parish Centre.

We meet each Monday to start the week with prayer. All are welcome to join us.

An opportunity to come along for a natter, coffee and some delicious home made cake.

We mark the beginning of Holy Week by recounting the story of Jesus' triumphant entry into Jerusalem with a procession around the church. Our service includes a dramatised reading of the Passion Narrative.

Maundy Thursday marks the beginning of the Easter Triduum, the Great Three Days which commemorate the events of the Last Supper, the Crucifixion and the Resurrection.

The Liturgy for this evening recalls Jesus’ washing of his disciples’ feet, his institution of the Eucharist and his withdrawal to the Garden of Gethsemane for a time of prayer before his arrest and trial.

The Watch of the Passion will take place immediately after the Eucharist. At the beginning and end of the Watch we hear sections of Mark’s account of the final night of Jesus’ life, which culminates with St Peter’s third and final denial of Jesus during his trial. You are invited to stay for the Watch which ends at 21.30.

You are invited to spend an hour at the cross on Good Friday at St James'.

All are welcome to come and join in the Easter fun - search for eggs, have a go at the chocolate tombola, eat cake, drink tea/ coffee and find out something about the Great Easter Story.

All are welcome to join us for a joyful celebration on Easter morning. There will be singing, prayer, breaking bread together - there may even be some chocolate!

St James' Woodside has been making music for over 175 years. Following a successful choir festival during our anniversary celebrations in 2023, we are one again hosting a choir festival on Saturday 26 April, starting at 18.00.

The festival will feature five local choirs and a varied programme of music.

Tickets are available at a cost of £5 each, which includes interval refreshments. U18 are free.

You can purchase tickets by clicking on MORE INFORMATION below.

The annual meetings will take place on Sunday 27 April at 12 noon in the Parish Centre. During the meetings we will elect two church wardens, review the last year in the life of St James' and look forward to the challenges and opportunities ahead, including our plans for reordering the church building.

The Trustees Annual Report for 2024 will be attached in the news section of the website when published.

Come along to have fun, make crafts, learn about God and chat about life, meet new friends and share a meal together.