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BEXLEY TEAM MINISTRY: St Barnabas, Joydens Wood, St James, North Cray, St John’s, Bexley, St Mary’s, Bexley
"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 hall are safe places for all who use them. For more detailed information and guidance click the Parish Safeguarding Handbook or 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.
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
I am pleased (and slightly shocked!) to have been invited by Bishop James to accept appointment as an Honorary Canon at Rochester Cathedral, one of four others appointed in the present round.Read the full article here
In December we had our usual Toy service where we collected donations for Bexley Womens Aid. It wasn’t our usual service due to Covid restrictions but as usual the people of North Cray came up trumps!
We contacted Womens Aid before the service, and asked if they had any particular requests for the children this year. They asked for chocolate selection boxes and sweets and small toys. The word soon went around and we had many generous donations.
Comment from one of the Residents: “Such kindness and thoughtfulness of strangers to give so much, it has restored my faith in people and made Christmas magical for my children for the first time in years!” - See the whole letter we received after Christmas ....here.... |
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.
There are Weddings in both our readings today!
Revd Ren's Reflection for Sunday 24th January 2021 Read More
David’s reflection on 1 Samuel chapters 1 to 3 for Sunday 17th January 2021
David Stevens, the Lay Reader at St James North Cray, offers us a reflection Read More
…. With the help of God, we will.
Revd Ren's Reflection for Sunday 10th January 2021 Read More
A little elf knocked on my front door the other day…
Revd Ren's Reflection for Sunday 20th December 2020 Read More
We are in a season of Prophets, during Advent!
Revd Ren's Reflection for Sunday 13th December 2020 Read More
This week's Music choice for Sunday 24th January
God of the Moon and Stars by Paul Field, and Outrageous Grace by Robin Mark (With Lyrics) Read More
This week's Music choice for Sunday 17th January 2021
Amazing Grace - From 50 different countries Read More
This week's Music Choice for Sunday 10th January 2021
The UK Blessing by a combined performance of 65 churches across the UK Read More
This week's Music choice for Sunday 20th December 2020
Two Songs from Graham Kendrick, and A Christmas Hallelujah by the LSQ Read More