Facilities and features
Accessibility
Welcome to St James’ Church at the heart of Weybridge Town Centre. We are an inclusive and intergenerational church family, the home of a Christian community which understands itself to be a sign of God’s love and healing for the world, with a welcome for all. We believe in a Church which welcomes and serves all people in the name of Jesus Christ; which is scripturally faithful; which seeks to proclaim the Gospel afresh for each generation; and which, in the power of the Holy Spirit, allows all people to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Jesus Christ.
We are members of the Inclusive Church network: www.inclusive-church.org
Liberal Catholic Tradition, Anglican and Church of England
St James’ is part of the Anglican Communion, Church of England and the Diocese of Guildford. Our life and worship is rooted in the sacrament of the Eucharist, where bread and wine show the presence of Jesus Christ in the world.
The Five Marks of Mission express the Anglican Communion’s common commitment to, and understanding of, God’s holistic and integral mission. The mission of the Church is the mission of Christ so at St James’ we take seriously our call to inclusive Christian discipleship as we:
1. Proclaim the Good News of the Kingdom.
2. Teach, baptise and nurture new believers.
3. Respond to human need by loving service.
4. Transform unjust structures of society, to challenge violence of every kind and pursue peace and reconciliation.
5. Strive to safeguard the integrity of creation, and sustain and renew the life of the earth.
Car parking is available in Churchfields Car Park, Churchfield Rd, Weybridge, KT13 8DE and accessible spaces are right next to the gate into the church site.
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We have temporary ramped entrances into the church, which will be replaced hopefully later in 2022, when a proper raised and sloped entrance will be installed. Please ask for any assistance that is required.
We welcome assistance dogs and have large print service sheets, hymn books and newsletters available.
We have step-free access into our Church and Parish Centre buildings.
Ask upon arrival.
The main bus stop is outside Weybridge Library Hub, next door to the Church.
You are very welcome to be dropped off at the South Door to St James' Church - use Church Lane.
Simply ask - always available
One accessible toilet available in the Parish Centre.
General awareness, and some non-neuro typical members of the church.
We are aware of dementia and the challenges that can occur, and welcome all to worship with us.
A loop is installed in church.
Car parking is available in Churchfields Car Park, Churchfield Rd, Weybridge, KT13 8DE.
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Large print versions of service booklets and hymns book are available.
Baby change facilities are within the disabled larger toilet.
Defibrillator is mounted on the outside of the Parish Centre and accessible 24/7.
Our Building
A Loughborough Pearson designed church, built in 1848, and holding Grade II* listed status.
All Soul's Chapel and East Chapel areas have under carpet heating. Simply select how long you would like warmth on the controller - up to two hours at a time.
Beautiful stained glass
Toilets available in our Parish Centre, male, female and disabled versions available.
Our Church Café is available after the Wednesday Said Eucharist at 11:30am and on other occasions, often Saturday morning from 10am-12noon.
Music and Worship
A full peal of 8 bells is rung for all Sunday 10am Masses. Bell ringing practice is on Thursday evenings at 7.30pm, new members of the team are always sought, and full training is available.
St James' is a fabulous concert space, and varied concerts take place throughout the year. Check out our website for up coming concerts - www.stjamesweybridge.org.uk
The Organ was built in 1983 by Peter Collins of Redbourn, Herts., using some pipework from the
previous organ, which was by Brindley & Foster, rebuilt by Norman and Beard, and Corbett & Beilby.
The Chancel front dates from c1889 and was designed by John Loughborough Pearson, who
designed the church. A new case with the Swell and console by Collins faces down the north aisle.
During 2012 work has been done on the organ by B C Shepherd & Sons. The rosewood key coverings
were badly worn, and have been replaced with ebony. The stop knobs were refaced and reengraved with bolder type. The organ was cleaned, and adjusted. The leather action lozenges were
all replaced with new thicker ones (two for each note), as they were breaking. Extra passageboards
and new ladders have been fitted. New lighting has been fitted in the organ, and new console lights
fitted. The Great Trumpet which was a poor stop from the former organ was replaced with a good
quality secondhand spotted metal stop. The small scale half length Pedal Fagot was remade with
new larger scaled full length resonators. The pipes for this stop were made by Kevin Rutterford, and
voiced by Keith Bance, who also voiced the Great Trumpet.
Quarterly we use the BCP for Choral Evensong.
St James' has a full SATB RSCM robed choir that meets for practice on Wednesday evenings at 7.30pm. New members are always welcome.
Groups, Courses and Activities
Our Compass Group is for 18 - 30 year old and meets on a Monday, monthly in Church. For more information visit our website at www.stjamesweybridge.org.uk
Our Faith Confirmed Course, with an emphasis upon Christian Discipleship runs on Tuesday evenings during Autumn 2024, 7.30pm. Refreshments upon arrival.
We runs small groups at St James' that meet monthly. For more information email: [email protected]
Every Wednesday morning from 11.30am in Church in our Church Café, join us for refreshments, coffee and chat.
The Weybridge Christmas Festival takes place on Advent Sunday and is fun for all the family, including our Christingle Service in aid of The Children's Society. In 2024 - Sunday 1st December. In 2025 - Sunday 30th November.
Autumn 2025 we are running an Emmaus Course on a Tuesday - 1pm or 7:30pm. All welcome to the journey!
Lego Club runs on the third Sunday monthly at 4pm in The Parish Centre, Small Hall. To register a place email: [email protected]
Help for Visitors
As upon arrival.
The church is open daily from 9am to 12.30pm.
Open daily 9-12.30pm
Other Features
A branch of the Runnymede Trussell Foodbank is hosted in church every Thursday from 1pm to 3pm.
A donation point to the foodbank is at the rear of the church.
Our Parish Centre has two halls that are available to hire for a variety of purposes , and the church itself can be hired for concerts. Please contact the Parish Office for further details.
Weybridge PCC in part of the Inclusive Church network and we have adopted Prayers of Faith and Love. The Clergy welcome enquiries from those in any committed relationship, seeking God's blessing. Contact us for more information at: [email protected]
We are a Silver Award Eco Church and would love your help in going further! Contact Revd Barry Hengist for more information: [email protected]