You would be most welcome at one our services; as well as the regular services above, there are special occasions like Mothering Sunday, Easter, Harvest Festival, Christmas Eve, as well as messy church, muddy church and of course baptisms, weddings, funerals. Contact us if you have a special event, like an anniversary, you’d like to mark with a thanksgiving service.
Our congregation usually numbers 10 to 25 – all ages, with well over a hundred at some services. You’re also welcome at events such as concerts, talks or our monthly home group bible study. We offer gluten-free / alcohol-free options for communion.
Getting Here
Facilities
Parking
In lane outside church
Wheelchair access
Yes
Refreshments
Refreshments at all services
Toilets
One, wheelchair accessible, with baby-changing facility
Hearing loop
No
Projector
No
Caring for God's earth
We are thrilled to announce that in 2026, St. James’ achieved the A Rocha Bronze Eco Church award – a scheme designed to help all churches improve their action for nature across five areas of life (see the team ‘Caring for God’s Earth’ page).
Giving...
to the church (for church regulars)
Regular and one-off donations
The Parish Giving Scheme allows you to set-up 'Regular Giving' or a 'One-off Gift' very easily online. Click the 'Give now' button then choose the type of donation you'd like to make. Donations can be anonymous.
Cash or cheques (to North Newnton PCC) can still be given at any service or in the collection box near the font, but don’t dread the plate coming round - if you can support the work of the church great, but if not you’re of course still welcome.
St. James's - the building
We’ve recently installed new doors, removed some pews, moved our font to the South door and have a new toilet (wheelchair accessible with baby changing station) north of the tower and are developing plans to add a kitchen and improve the heating and seating, to make it more attractive, welcoming and inclusive for church events and community use, which will require extra funding (if you can help with this please see above or contact us).
The present building dates from C14 although there has been a church on the site from C10.
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