Christianity: A Guide for the Perplexed
Back by popular demand…
Group discussions at Wetherby Brew Co. Arrival from 7pm ready to start the discussion at 7.30pm.
8th October - Holydays, a Christian understanding of ‘Sabbath’
Everybody welcome!
Come and Sing Fauré's Requiem
Come and join the choir of St James’ Church, Wetherby and friends for a fun afternoon getting to grips with Gabriel Fauré’s Requiem. Completed in 1890, it’s one of great cornerstones of the choral repertoire packed full of emotion and gorgeous tunes. Run by the church’s Director of Music, Michael Payne, we will spend the afternoon learning the work and culminating in an informal performance with an audience.
The afternoon will run as follows:
13:30: Registration
14:00: Warm Up and Rehearsal 1
15:15: Break
15:30: Rehearsal 2
16:30: Break
17:00 Informal Performance (40 minutes)
There is no charge for this event for singers or for attending the informal performance. We can provide copies of the music, however, if you have a copy of the vocal score, please bring it along. We will be using the edition edited by Desmond Ratcliffe and published by Novello.
If you wish to join the singers, please complete following online form. There is no need to complete the form if you just want to attend the performance.
No Tricks Just Treats.
Saturday 31st October.
A family friendly drop in event running between 6pm and 8pm in the Church Crypt. Drop in as you wish.
Games, crafts and sweets galore.
Dress up if you wish to.
Enter your pumpkin into the pumpkin carving competition.
Would be great to see you there!
Christmas Fair
St James’ Church Christmas Fair in the Church Centre.
Fun for all the family! Lots of stalls, Tombola, Refreshments, Raffle and Children’s Games
Harvest Lunch & Quiz
Join us at 12 noon after the family service for a Harvest Lunch of pie and peas, (veggie option available) followed by a delicious crumble.
A sign up sheet can be found at the back of the Church or contact the Parish Office.
Donations would be very much appreciated to cover costs.
Youth Drop In
After School Youth Drop In for years 7, 8 and 9!
Starting Wednesday 16th September.
Then every Wednesday after school in the Crypt at St James' Church, Wetherby.
From 3.30 - 5.00.
Join us for games and crafts or just to spend time in our chill out zone. Plus there will be a tuck shop too.
Messy Church
Messy Church is back in September.
Join us for Messy Church here at St James’ beneath the church in the Crypt.
Sunday 6th September from 4pm - 5.30pm.
Crafts, fun and games suitable for pre - school and primary school aged children.
Taste and See
Week 3 - Contemplating Images of Jesus
This year throughout August we shall be offering a different style of worship. Our hope is the experience will be captured by those present in our Worship Questionnaire, this will then help shape the style and content of the 11am service going forward. Everybody welcome.
Taste and See
Week 2 - Sing Praise
This year throughout August we shall be offering a different style of worship. Our hope is the experience will be captured by those present in our Worship Questionnaire, this will then help shape the style and content of the 11am service going forward. Everybody welcome.
St James' Day Festival Celebration
St James’ Day Festival Celebration
Joint Communion Service with Sunday Squad.
Followed by a BBQ Lunch at 12noon in the Church Yard.
(Please sign up at the back of church if you would like to come to the BBQ)
Comedy Night with Tony Vino
Join us for an evening of comedy with Tony Vino
Bar with nibbles will be open on the night.
Tickets available from The Parish Office 01937 583074 or in Church after the services.
What did the Romans do for us?
Apart from aqueducts, sanitation and the roads
What did the Romans do for us?
In June/July/August Sunday by Sunday, we will hear much of St. Paul’s longest letter.
Come along to an evening when we shall hear the story of the letter and some key themes from it.
Led by Matthew and our Lay Readers in the Coffee Lounge
Church & Community Fete
Join us for our annual Church and Community Fete
There will be a BBQ, bar, stalls, raffle, tombola plus lots of activities suitable for children.
There will be the return of 'Ducky Dive' where ducks are launched off the church tower.
Plus Lula Hoopa will be encouraging us to learn circus skills.
Come along and join in the fun.
Messy Church
Messy Church
Fun, Games and Bible stories
Activities suitable for pre-school and primary school children
Meeting God in John
Meeting God in John Lecture from Prof. David Ford.
Discover the depth of John’s Gospel with fresh and insightful reflections.
Filmed at the Harrogate School of Theology.
Followed by a time of discussion in small groups.
Pentecost
Pentecost
Vision Celebration - One Year On
Joint Service at 10am
Followed by a Faith Lunch, Pizzas and retro games.
Please sign up at the back of church.
Todd Alexander Illusionist
Magical Fun For All the Family!
6 - 7pm Family Show, particularly suitable for younger children
7.30 - 9.30pm Adult and Young People Show.
Bar Available
In both shows children & young people up to age 16 go free.
Tickets available from the Parish Office/ in the Church or Telephone 01937583074
Easter Day
Easter Day Services
8am - Holy Communion
9.30am - Sung Easter Communion
11.00am - Worship @11 Easter Communion
Easter Vigil
Bonfire and Renewal of Baptismal Vows.
Join us as we gather in vigil to celebrate the passover of Jesus from death to life. Hearing stories of our forebears that anticipate his coming before kindling a fire, from which the Easter candle is lit and through recalling our baptismal promises renewing our commitment to the risen Lord.
Easter Egg...cellent Fun!
Join us in the church for Easter crafts and more suitable for pre school and primary children
Good Friday Services - At the Foot of The Cross
A sequence of Readings and Music for Good Friday
Shadows & Light
A service of light and dark with readings, music and reflective silence. Joint service
Palm Sunday
Blessing of Palms & Procession with Wonky the Donkey followed by joint family Communion with Dramatic reading of the Passion
Messy Church
Please join us for Fun, Games and Bible Stories. Suitable for pre-school and Primary School Children
