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BEXLEY TEAM MINISTRY: St Barnabas, Joydens Wood, St James, North Cray, St John’s, Bexley, and St Mary’s, Bexley |
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Contributions to St James Church North Cray can be made in person, by cheque or by bank transfer |
Church Spire Fundraising The ancient parish church of St James, North Cray has been here as a focal point for the community through many lifetimes. We are facing a number of significant challenges with the church building, the most pressing of these is our lovely church spire. If you value your parish church, and the part it plays in your community, please do consider making a donation to this work. Please See here for details of how you can donate! OR Link to our new online giving page: https://givealittle.co/campaigns/569e4fec-3e77-4d90-8a0a-94d0726a8974 Or use QR code. ============================================================= |
Please contact the Team Rector or a member of the clergy team to be included on the emailing list or see our website for further information.
Also, do contact any of our clergy team if you are concerned, or if you would simply like a chat, or prayer.
For further details see the Bexley Team News
"Welcome to St James Church, - the Church of England parish church serving North Cray.
The church building is situated on the North Cray Road on the edge of the beautiful Footscray Meadows. There has been a place of worship on this site for many centuries, although much of the original building was restored in the nineteenth century. The church is well-loved in the North Cray community. For a map of the immediate area, please click here
There is one service each Sunday morning at 9.30am lasting about an hour. This is usually a service of Holy Communion, with hymns, bible readings and a talk which leads us into the sharing of the bread and wine of communion. On the second Sunday of each month there is an All-Age service at 9.30am, suitable for all ages with lively singing and a rather more informal atmosphere.
In August 2018, St James Church, North Cray became part of the Bexley Team partnering with the parish churches of St John's, Bexley, St Mary's, Bexley and St Barnabas, Joydens Wood.
Please do explore our website and visit our church here in North Cray where I know you will be given a warm welcome"
Team Rector
To contact the Reverend Ren Harding Tel: 01322 528923.
Like all Church of England churches, safeguarding and safer recruitment are paramount. The PCC are committed to ensuring that our Church and Bothy Hall are safe places for all who use them. For more detailed information and guidance click the Parish Safeguarding Handbook for details of our Safeguarding Officer please see Safeguarding at St James and for further information visit https://www.rochester.anglican.org and click on safeguarding. Produced by the National Safeguarding Team, it is a comprehensive guide, summarising the key areas a parish needs to address with regards to safeguarding. However, if you or someone you are concerned about is in immediate danger, please call the police on 999”
Parish Safeguarding - Past Review
If you are concerned about something you have experienced in a church, now or in the past, or you are worried about another person - perhaps a vulnerable adult or a child – there are people you can talk to and you will be taken seriously. You can contact the Diocese of Rochester’s Safeguarding team on 01634 560 000 or visit their webpage Click to read more
One of the Sacred Spaces created by the congregation at St James
Team Rector’s Letter May 2022
1 May is ‘MAYDAY’
What do we understand by that word?
Traditionally, 1 May is celebrated as an ancient spring festival, reaching back to pre-Christian times. In the past, to have survived winter at all was a cause for thanksgiving, and after the hardships of winter to see the rebirth of the created world as the warmth of longer days brought growth. Dances round the may-pole, singing, and cake are usually part of the Mayday festivities.
In 1889, May Day was chosen by socialists as the date for International Workers Day, celebrating the dignity of human work. In some countries it is known as Labour Day. Clearly this is a very different celebration from the traditional May Day.
Finally, the international distress signal is “Mayday” calling for help, for rescue.
So this mayday:
We celebrate the God of creation, in the beauty of nature.
We recognise the God of justice in the dignity of every human being.
We call out to the God of rescue, when we are feeling vulnerable, and lost, helpless and afraid.
Happy Mayday!
Reverend Ren Harding (Team Rector)
The Vicarage, 6 Tile Kiln Lane, Joydens Wood, Bexley, DA5 2BB
01322-528923 renharding@hotmail.co.uk
St James, North Cray, Services and Events May 2022
Sunday 1st May, Third Sunday of Easter
9.30am Holy Communion
Wednesday 4th May
8pm Team Zoom
Sunday 8th May, Fourth Sunday of Easter
9.30am All Age Worship
Wednesday 11th May
8pm Team Zoom
Sunday 15th May, Fifth Sunday of Easter
9.30am Holy Communion
3pm Forest Church
Wednesday 18th May
8pm Team Zoom
Sunday 22nd May, Sixth Sunday of Easter
9.30am Act of Worship
APCM following the service
Wednesday 25th May
8pm Team Zoom
Thursday 26th May, Ascension Day
Sun 29th May, Seventh Sunday of Easter
9.30am Holy Communion
Please contact the Team Rector or a member of the clergy team to be included on the emailing list or see our website for further information.
Also, do contact any of our clergy team if you are concerned, or if you would simply like a chat, or prayer.
There will be music on this link www.stjamesnorthcray.org.uk/welcome/music/
We hope you find the music helpful and inspiring.
Zoom details are emailed out each week.
Please contact the Team Rector or a member of the clergy team to be included on the emailing list or see our website for further information.
Also, do contact any of our clergy team if you are concerned, or if you would simply like a chat, or prayer.
For further details see the Bexley Team News
The link to the material can be viewed here.......
Revd Ren visited St James, during the first period of lockdown, and recorded this video clip.
Forest Church on Easter Sunday
See our Forest Church Diary for Easter Sunday Read More
Forest Church Diary
Sunday 20th March 2022 Read More
Forest Church - March 2022
Our theme this month was 'Our Changing Seasons' Read More
Music for Father's Day
Father God I wonder and The Father's Song Read More
Music for Trinity Sunday
The Creed - Hillsong & Father, Spirit, Son - Jason Upton Read More
Music for the Jubilee and Pentecost
I was glad; Praise my soul Robin Mark; Praise my soul Graham Kendrick; Holy Spirit come fill this place Cece Winans ; Spirit of the Living God.
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