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Quantum Physics and the Nativity would be my answer - coming soon to a church near you! 

We have advertised carol singing around the wards at the Countess of Chester on 17th December 2025 from 6.30pm. However, in view of the Super- flu outbreak it may be the case that this is cancelled so before you depart or make any arrangements it is VERY IMPORTANT to check in with the Chaplaincy on 01244 364543 or email coch.chaplaincy@nhs.net.

St James' Church clergy and parishioners came together at the Mercure Hotel, Rowton on Friday evening for a spot of wonderful  carol singing!  The carol singers' efforts appeared to be very warmly received indeed by guests at the hotel....some even saying it was better than the football!!! 

(Photo credit: St James Church website admin)

Many thanks to everyone who came along and took part!

Thankyou 

This year’s national church resources have at their heart the theme of Joy – joy as we prepare ourselves for the coming of Christ during Advent, and joy as we ponder in prayer the great mystery of God’s saving love during the Christmas season.

During Advent, reflections on the Church of England’s Everyday Faith app are centred around the Advent Antiphons on which the much-loved hymn O Come, O Come Emmanuel is based.

• You can read and listen to daily Advent and Christmas reflections from 1 December through the Everyday Faith app, the daily devotional app from the Church of England, which is available to download here.
• With daily reflections by Jane Williams, Chris Russell, Esther Prior, Philip North, Muthuraj Swamy, Tanya Marlow and David Hoyle, O Come Emmanuel will be available as a full-colour book from Church House Publishing. The reflections will also appear on the …

Our Christmas Services at St James' Church. Everyone is welcome.

What a fantastic idea!

The 'Stute' are offering a variety of buffet options for whatever the occasion. For full details download the glossy promo leaflet here. The header of which follows.

Situated in the heart of Christleton village lies the Christleton Institute, just a stone’s throw from St James Church and a couple of miles from the beautiful city of Chester. Our venue is available for exclusive, free hire Monday to Friday and occasional weekends and is fully licensed. We pride ourselves on a unique mix of locally sourced drink options, some more mainstream products and some that you’ll not  find for miles around. We are also in partnership with King’s Kitchen who are the food operation behind the Spitting Feathers pubs Brewery Tap, Chester Station Tap and West Kirby Tap and are here to provide you a memorable food offering for whatever the occasion.

St James' Church played host on Friday evening to the Kelsborrow Choir. It was great to see them return to St James' Church. The Choir provided an evening of music from famous stage and screen productions such as Les Misérables, and Evita together with wonderful renditions of hit songs such as "Don't Cry for Me Argentina" amongst many others. This event was supporting the "St James' New Beginnings Church Development Project". The evening raised over £800 (including a raffle) which again was such an astonishing amount!

(Photo credit: web admin) - image used with kind permission from Kelsborrow Choir

It was a very enjoyable evening with some wonderful organ improvisations and a very apt version of "Three blind mice" played in a Mozart style. It was very apt because the conductor/director who played the improvised piece did not realise that earlier last year St James' Church organ actually did play …

As our fund-raising thermometer for St James' "New Beginnings Church Development Project" climbs evermore skywards our excitement grows with it! We are truly amazed and so thankful to the community for their efforts. 

Our latest fund raiser was a talk given by David & Beryl Cummings at Christleton Parish Hall on Saturday 11th October. The talk given by David was in memory of the late former Headmaster of Christleton High School, Mr Phil Hodges and his wife Pat. The talk was also about the history, wildlife and scenery of the Isles of Scilly. This event was very well attended indeed. The amounts raised have so far been calculated at £930. Mr Hodges was also a very keen artist and has been involved in providing artwork for a number of local publications for many years. Additionally,  some of his works are still being sold. We await the final figures, and …

QUIZ NIGHT - In the Parish Hall 7.30pm on Sat 8th November. Refreshments, games, raffle. Tickets available in advance from 07866 867255. Book in as a team of 8, or just come and we'll put you in a team. Bring cash for extra drinks, raffle, etc.

The popular Christmas Wreath Making Workshop is arranged for Sat 29th November. Tickets now available at £45 each - which includes everything you need plus refreshments and a soup & sandwiches lunch and a glass of wine or a soft drink. Tuition from Eleanor Griffiths (NAFAS). An enjoyable and productive time is assured.