Safe Families | Home for Good
Safe Families / Home for Good are our Charity Focus for June, July and August. They are a community based Christian Charity whose vision is to help build a society where no family feels alone, and every child has a home where they can flourish. They believe that the Church is central to this vision. They work to make this vision a reality by: Strengthening families: Supporting families facing isolation, hardship and crisis through relationships, practical help and community.
God's Book - Andrew Ollerton
Have you ever questioned how the Bible fits with today’s culture? Are its teachings outdated? What about all the strange laws in the Old Testament? How can scientific evidence and the biblical account of creation possibly fit together? In Andrew Ollerton’s book, God’s Book, he tackles these very questions. Not holding back from talking about some of the biggest topics out there, he explores science and creation, laws, customs and slavery, warfare and violence, suffering, mira
Consider the Birds of the Air (Matt. 6:26)
One of the apps I’ve been enjoying recently is Merlin Bird ID. If you hear a bird singing and wonder what it is, the app can often identify it from its song. Walking around the parishes of Trowbridge and Keevil, it has helped me notice birds I might otherwise have missed, whether chiffchaffs, blackcaps, or goldfinches, whose songs fill the air through spring and summer. As I’ve spent more time paying attention to birds, I’ve found myself returning to Jesus’ words: “Consid
The Church Alive (The Book of Acts)
“The Church Alive” is the title of our sermon series running from May through to September, during which we will be focussing on the Book of Acts, also known as The Acts of the Apostles or simply Acts. Written by the Gospel-writer Luke, Acts is the sequel to his Gospel, describing the continued ministry of Jesus Christ through the apostles and early church after his Ascension. The overall message of Acts could be described as: The good news of the risen Lord Jesus spreads
Easter at St James'
We were very blessed at St James' over the Easter period to have many wonderful ways to remember the sacrifice that was made for us during this most special of seasons. Here are some pictures of our Palm Sunday morning service, the Passion Play, Walk of Witness and Easter Sunday Worship service.