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St James' Church Easter Garden
· by jonathangilliatt | April 7, 2026, 8:49 a.m.
St James' Church Easter garden was lovingly put together by volunteers.(photo credit:web admin)
What is an Easter Garden?
An Easter garden is a symbolic, often miniature, representation of the resurrection story, featuring an empty tomb, a mound, and flowers. It serves as a visual reminder of Christ's death on Good Friday and his resurrection on Easter Sunday.
Invitation to walk through Holy Week
· by stefan | March 28, 2026, 7:57 p.m.
Christian Aid Talk 2nd May 2026
· by brianinall | March 26, 2026, 4:31 p.m.
Talk on Sat 2nd May '26 by David Cummings 'Cheshire Through the Seasons'. In the Parish Hall 7pm. Tickets £10 from David (01244 332410). All proceeds to Christian Aid. Refreshments provided. Good fun, fellowship and fundraiser.
Praying for Archbishop Sarah
· by stefan | March 24, 2026, 5:22 p.m.We pray for Archbishop Sarah and all who work with her as she takes on this role using a prayer Bishop Mark has adapted from the ordination service for bishops:
Almighty God
As you have raised your Servant Sarah to serve as Archbishop of Canterbury,
So fill her with the grace and power which you gave to your apostles,
that as a true shepherd she may feed and govern your flock,
and lead us in proclaiming the gospel of your salvation in the world.
By your gracious Spirit grant her wisdom, grace, humility, and authority,
For the building up of your people and the coming of Your Kingdom
Through Christ our Lord
Amen
You can the installation here on on 25 March 2026 @ 2.30pm GMT.
Confident Faith Day
· by stefan | March 15, 2026, 3:14 p.m.
Spring is in the air at St James' Churchyard....
· by jonathangilliatt | March 2, 2026, 3:19 p.m.Here is a lovely picture taken in St James' Churchyard today by an observant church member!
Theology and Imagination lecture by Rev Dr Andrea Russell, Hollybank Building, Chester University 11th March 2026 @ 7.30pm
· by jonathangilliatt | Feb. 24, 2026, 4:04 p.m.The Chester Theological Society (CTS) is an ecumenical partnership between the University of Chester’s Department of Theology and Religious Studies and Chester Cathedral. The CTS organises several lectures each year, usually held within the Hollybank building at the University. Anyone is welcome to attend. There is an entrance charge of £5 to cover the cost of speaker expenses and the cost of wine or soft drinks that follow the lecture prior to a concluding Q&A session.
Lecture title: Theology and Imagination
Presented by: The Reverend Dr Andrea Russell, Warden at Gladstone Library
Where: Hollybank (Chester University’s dept. of Theology and Religious Studies), map here
Liverpool Rd, just past Queens Lower School and Total Fitness Leisure Centre on the way into Chester
When: Wednesday, 11th March at 7:30pm
John Gibbs (CTS secretary)
World Day of Prayer - 6th March 2026
· by brianinall | Feb. 20, 2026, 2:37 p.m.
The annual ecumenical 'Churches Together' World Day of Prayer service this year is in St John the Baptist Church, near the Amphitheatre, in Chester. Starting at 10.30am on Friday 6th March '26. All welcome. Refreshments afterwards.
Ash Wednesday Service at St James' Church on 18th February 2026 @ 7.30pm
· by jonathangilliatt | Feb. 17, 2026, 1:32 p.m.
Come and join us at 7.30pm at St James' Church in Christleton on Ash Wednesday - 18th February 2026.
Ash Wednesday is the first day of Lent, a 40-day holy season of prayer, fasting, and repentance for Christians preparing for Easter.
We look forward to seeing you here.
Churches Together Lent Talks 2026
· by brianinall | Feb. 12, 2026, 5:29 p.m.
All welcome to any, or all, of these talks. Just come along - no charge.
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