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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.

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)

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.

The next voluntary St James' Church Christleton Working Party will be on the morning of Saturday 7th February 2026 from 10.30am to 12.30pm.

Cakes/snacks will be available during the morning. If you have access to your own tools or you can offer spare equipment to others, then please bring these with you as they will be most welcome.

If you know anybody else who may be interested please let them know or bring them along too! They will be most welcome - it is an opportunity for fellowship and an opportunity to maybe meet new people, and to help with looking after St James' Churchyard. We are so thankful for any help we receive.

If you would like to know more then please contact:
Parish mobile Tel: 07487642912 or any members of the team
Email: office@stjameschristleton.org.uk or just pop along on Saturday. If the weather turns on us then it …

Charity quiz on Thursday 5th February for the Church Development Fund. Book in at the Ring O'Bells. Starts at 7.30pm. Pay £5pp in cash on the night. Also a raffle/auction with good prizes. All welcome.

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

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.

The Kelsborrow Choir returns to St James' Church to give us a concert of popular music from stage and screen.

Fri 24th Oct 2025 at 7.30pm in church. Admission £10. See posters/flyers for ticket details, or pay on the door. Refreshments and raffle. A delightful evening with proceeds to the Church Development Fund.

It's necessary to change the date of the September lunch. Now 22 Sept. Apologies for any inconvenience, but it has been caused by staff availability difficulties. Everyone in the kitchen must be trained in food handling & hygiene requirements and be able to cater for large numbers. Not everyone can do that.

The August lunch and those from October onwards are unaffected - only September has changed.

We hope you can come and enjoy good food & fellowship. You don't have to book a place (except for the Christmas lunch) so just come - we'll be pleased to welcome you. For a vegetarian option or special dietary needs then just talk to us in advance, or on the day before the meal is served. Thank you.

We welcome any voluntary cash donations towards costs. Often, there's a contactless card machine as well.

Brian Inall (07973 134795)

Belts & Braces is an informal group for men. It's been going for a while, but it has changed its venue. It is now at the Cheshire Cat. Every alternate Tuesday at 10.30am until about noon. Chat and drink coffee or tea. No cost except for drinks you may buy. We meet in the bar area (or outside in good weather). See latest poster for dates this year. All men welcome. More details from Brian Inall - 01244 336500.