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BEXLEY TEAM MINISTRY: St Barnabas, Joydens Wood, St James, North Cray, St John’s, Bexley, St Mary’s, Bexley
Working Together to Offer Christian Support, Prayer & Advice during the Coronavirus Outbreak
"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 hereThere 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"
Revd. Ren Harding
Team Rector
To contact the Reverend Ren Harding Tel: 01322 528923.
Parish Safeguarding - StatementLike 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 ReviewIf 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
Rev’d Ren writes-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.
The Bishop has indicated that amongst other things, this is in particular recognition of my ministry within the Bexley Team which he sees as “offering a model of such a collaborative structure within the Diocese.”
The College of Canons is part of the Cathedral's governance structure, so I will be involved in occasional meetings and worship services and will be asked to preach at the cathedral once or twice a year. Date of Installation is not certain – given the present circumstances. Thank you for your continued support for the work of the Bexley Team churches, I am so grateful for everyone’s contribution to the ministry we all share.”
I’m sure we would all want to add our congratulations to Ren!
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A virtual visit to St James Church .
Revd Ren visited St James, during the first period of lockdown, and recorded this video clip.
One of the Sacred Spaces created by the congregationInformation and Updates News from our Team Rector 
"Well! we are surely in a time of ‘Disorientation’ now."
Revd. Ren's Reflection for the first Sunday of Advent 2020 Read More
....an invitation to join in a prayer!
Revd Ren's Reflection for Sunday 22nd November 2020 Read More
“To everything there is a season…
Revd. Ren's Reflection for Sunday15th November 2020 Read More_(2)_1573041288.jpg)
Reflection for an unusual Remembrance Sunday
Revd Ren's Sunday Reflection 8th November 2020 Read More
“Being a Christian is like being a pumpkin ........."
Revd. Ren's Reflection for Sunday 1st November 2020 Read MoreMedia Links 
This week's Music choice for Sunday 29th November 2020
O Come, O Come Emmanuel - Two Versions Read More
This week's Music choice for Sunday 22nd November 2020
Jesus is King and I will extol Him, There is a higher throne Read More
This Week's Music Choice for Sunday 15th November 2020
Goodness of God - Bethel music lyrics Read More
This week's Music choice - for Sunday 8th November 2020
"God is our Strength & Refuge" and " God is our Strength to the Dam Busters March" Read MoreBexley Team Ministry St James Community Site Search
