On Sunday 24 September members from our three churches – St Michael’s, St James’ and St Andrew’s URC met to celebrate St Michael’s Patronal Festival. The service was led by Rev John Grundy. It was wonderful to celebrate together at St Michael’s the unity of our ecumenical partnership. The service was followed by an American

Read More... from St Michael’s Patronal Festival 24 September 2023

The following letter was read out in our church on Sunday 10 September:Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ The Rt Revd Dr Karowei Dorgu, Bishop of Woolwich It is with great sadness that I write to inform you of the death of Bishop Karowei Dorgu. Bishop Karowei died peacefully after a long struggle with his

Read More... from Death announced of The Rt Revd Dr Karowei Dorgu, Bishop of Woolwich

On Sunday 30 July we were delighted to have Bishop Christopher join us in celebrating St James Patronal Festival. After the communion service, he stayed to enjoy our annual BBQ in the church garden. Despite the forecasts of heavy rain, it was mainly dry and we were able to enjoy fantastic food and fellowship with

Read More... from Bishop Christopher of Southwark celebrates St James Patronal Festival

On Tuesday 18 July Year 6 of St James Hatcham CE Primary School brought the Lion King to the stage of our church hall. It was a wonderful performance watched by proud parents and members of the church. They had rehearsed really hard, supported by the dedicated and creative staff team and we were all

Read More... from The Lion King comes to St James!

On Sunday 25 June we were delighted to celebrate the baptism of Ben and Jamie Jones with their dad, Nick, mum Jen, and big sister, Elsie; along with proud godparents, grandparents, family and friends. The family provided delicious tea, sandwiches and cake afterwards in the church garden.

Read More... from Celebrating the Baptism of Ben and Jamie Jones

On Sunday 19 March we were delighted when Revd Kingsley welcomed the children who have been attending his Preparation for Communion course to our Mothering Sunday Service with their families. Some were baptized and all received communion for the first time. 

Read More... from Mothering Sunday Service with Baptisms and First Communions

On Wednesday 8 March Bishop Karowei led school assembly in church talking about Christ the King. Afterwards, the school’s Faith Group Ambassadors from years 5 and 6 gave him a tour of the school. He was impressed by the warmth of his welcome and particularly enjoyed seeing the museum set up to celebrate the Windrush

Read More... from Bishop Karowei of Woolwich visits St James’ Church and School

On 13 November Revd Capt Kingsley Yeboah, led his first Joint Remembrance Sunday service as Vicar of St James’ and St Michael’s. He spoke movingly of his time as a servicing officer in the British Army and during the Act of Remembrance encouraged the young ones to help him lay the wreaths at the war

Read More... from Joint Remembrance Sunday Service at St James’

On Wednesday 19 October at 7.30 pm Bishop Karowei of Woolwich led a joyous Welcome Service for our new vicar, Rev’d. Capt. Kingsley Yeboah and his family. As well as our two church families, clergy from the deanery and representatives from the local community came along to bring their greetings. There was much laughter and

Read More... from Welcome Service for Rev’d. Capt. Kingsley Yeboah

On 9 October we were delighted to have the Archdeacon of Lewisham & Greenwich, the Venerable Alastair Cutting, with us to celebrate communion and harvest with us. This year we are supporting the Food Bank and the children organized the offerings around the font. The school also brought their offerings for the Food Bank as

Read More... from Harvest at St James’