St James'
St James' Church is located in Mill Lane, West Derby.
The Readers are Eva Pritchard, Liz Shields and Richie Harley.
Parish Communion.
Morning prayer.
Evening prayer.
The building was substantially altered in the 1990s to cater for a reduced congregation
and to enable the building to be used socially. It is now used by a variety of youth
groups and others during the week.
There is no burial ground at St. James' Church.
A message from The Children at St James' Youth Club... ... Go Crazy,
come to Youth Club at St James...It is a BRILLIANT way to spend your
Thursday. It’s very cheap to get in – ONLY 50p and your first week is
FREE! Sweets, crisps and drinks are for sale, they are great prices as
well as delicious!! It’s a great way to meet new friends - boys and
girls aged between 9 and 14 (year 5-9) are welcome. Have fun, but no
bad behaviour! You can play games, be sporty, go outside in the summer
(as it is too cold in winter) or just simply chill out and chat – it’s
up to you! Sue and Jimmy are the club leaders and right now we have 12
club members. Places are limited to 20 (unless we get another leader)
so if you're interested come along soon! Every Thursday at 6:30pm until
8:00pm at St. James Church, on Mill Lane, West Derby. Contact Sue
Mace-Ackers for more information 07595 439 765 (evenings only please).
2009
The Rector of St. Mary's Church, Rev Mark Coleman is also Vicar of
St. James.
The church telephone number is 0151 256 6600
The Churchwardens are Phil Owens and Frank Dickin.
The Church is open on Sunday mornings and at other times by request.
The main service on Sundays is at 11.00 a.m. and is followed by tea and coffee when we
like to meet newcomers and visitors to St. James.
Every first and third Sunday at 11:00 AM for 1 hour.
Every second fourth and fifth Sunday at 11:00 AM for 1 hour.
Every first and third Sunday at 5:00 PM for ¾ hour.
History and Architecture.
St. James Church was built in 1846 and was designed by Edward Welch. The chancel,
Lady Chapel, vestries and tower stair case were added in 1879. The spire was
demolished when it became unsafe in the 1970s.
The Bulletin.
A weekly bulletin is published and is substantially the same for both churches.
Items specific to St. James' will be listed here when necessary.
Bookings and Fees.
Arrangements for booking baptisms and weddings are the same as for St. Mary's -
Monday nights (except Bank Holidays) at St. Mary's Church between 7.30 - 8.30 p.m.
Please note at St. James Church a choir is not usually available for weddings.
Organisations.
The Sunday school meets in church on Sundays at 11.00 a.m.
An indoor Bowls Club meets during the winter season in church on Tuesdays at 2.00 p.m.
Social events are regularly organised and advertised here and in church.
AUCTION WITH ENTERTAINMENT Saturday 9th May from 12.30pm
SUMMER FAIR Saturday 27th June from 11am
HARVEST FESTIVAL SERVICE Sunday 27th September at 11am
St JAMES' INDOOR BOWLING Starts Tues 6th October at 2pm. All welcome.
AUTUMN FAIR Saturday 21st November at 11am
CHRISTINGLE SERVICE Sunday 6th December at 4pm
CAROL SERVICE Sunday 13th December at 4pm
NATIVITY SERVICE Sunday 20th December at 11am
Bible and Study Groups are held regularly and are advertised in the bulletin and on the
church notice boards.