Giving and Stewardship

Donations

We are grateful to our generous donors who support St James' Church financially and help us to serve our community. If you would like to make a donation towards the work of St James' Church please find the relevant bank details on the donation form here. This includes a Gift Aid declaration - if you are a taxpayer please complete the form to Gift Aid your donation (at no extra cost to you). St James’ Church receives 25p extra for each £1 you give under Gift Aid. There is no requirement to complete the form other than for Gift Aid purposes.

If you are a member of the St James' Church congregation or want to support us on a longer-term basis, making a regular donation helps us to budget for our costs and make plans for the future. More details on how to do this can be found in the Stewardship section below.

Any giving by cheque or cash is, of course, also welcome. If you are visiting St James' Church, donations can also been made using our cashless donations machine.

All information about giving is confidential.

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Our Fairbite Food Club enables local people experiencing food poverty to access subsidised food and support from other local agencies. If you would like to make a donation to support the Fairbite Food Club, you can find details about how to do so here.

Stewardship

I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly
John 10:10

Generosity is at the heart of our faith, we believe in a generous God and our own generosity is a testament and hallmark of our faith in action. The ministry and mission of The Church of England is largely funded through the incredible generosity of those who give to it. Regular giving is at the heart of this generosity, helping us to budget for our costs and make plans for the future. For St James', this regular giving makes up over three-quarters of our total giving income and over 60% of our total income (2023 figures).

The target suggested by the Church of England for giving is 5% of post-tax income to and through the church and a similar amount to other charities, based on the tradition of the tithe. But do whatever feels right for you and this basis may indeed change over time.

Please consider how much you can give to St James’ Church as part of your charitable giving. Please be as generous as you can and, if you are not already doing so, start a regular pledge, or consider whether you can increase your current giving.

If you are a taxpayer, please Gift Aid your donation (at no extra cost to you). St James’ Church receives 25p extra for each £1 you give under Gift Aid.

How can I make a regular donation?

The simplest way to make a regular donation is to set up a standing order with your bank, which is then easy for you to modify at a later date. This form can be given to your bank, or you can set this up online or via your mobile banking app using the bank details on the form. This also contains a Gift Aid declaration to be returned to the treasurer (see below) if you want St James' Church to be able to reclaim Gift Aid on your donations.

Legacies

Legacies have made an important contribution to St James’ Church and enabled us to fund improvements and the care of the building. Please consider including a legacy to St James’ Church in your will, helping to secure the long-term future for our church.

Who can I contact if I have any questions?

Our treasurer, Sue Wilson, will be happy to answer any questions about making donations, setting up regular giving, Gift Aid or other tax-efficient giving methods, as well as questions about leaving a legacy. Her contact details are here.

Hello and welcome to St James' Cambridge. If you are a new visitor, we have a page for you to get to know us and learn more about planning a visit.
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Planning your Visit

New to St James'?

The following information is specifically for those planning a visit, so that you know, beforehand, what to expect on a Sunday morning.

Where and When

We meet in the Church building for our Sunday Service starting at 10:00am. For your first visit, we recommend arriving 10 minutes early to find somewhere to sit before the service begins. When you arrive, you should be greeted by one of our sidespeople who will give you everything you need.

Accessibility: There is wheelchair access, and a sound loop for anyone who needs it. Please let one of the sidespeople know on your arrival and they will help you to get set up. There are disabled toilets in the main foyer, one of which has baby-changing facilities.

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Our Service

The main service begins at 10am. The service has hymns, readings from the bible, a 10-15 minute sermon, and a celebration of Holy Communion. We then share news and notices, usually about what’s going on in the life of the church. We finish with a final hymn.

What about my children?

Children are very welcome at all services at St James'. There is a mat with toys and books near the altar where young children can play with their parents during the service. We also have activities prepared for children of all ages in a part of the church called the 'transept' - up towards the altar and off to the left. Here children can explore the Bible stories set for the day, and respond by making things, or by playing freely with objects from the stories, using their imagination.

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Get in touch with us to plan your visit

If you would like to come and visit the church beforehand you are more than welcome. Get in touch and we can arrange a time that suits you.

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Comments / Questions or anything you would like to say?

We will contact you by email to say hello and help arrange anything necessary for your visit.

Getting more involved

Pilgrim Groups

While Sundays are a great way to meet new people, it is often in smaller gatherings that you can really get to know someone. Being part of one of our Pilgrim Groups allows you to make new friends, share and reflect together, and pray together. We have a variety of groups that meet throughout the week, some during the day and some during the evening. Do contact a member of the clergy team about joining: they can put you in touch with one of the Pilgrim Group leaders, who will be delighted to invite you along to their group.

Serving and volunteering

There are always lots of opportunities to get more involved in church life, from reading or serving in church, to serving coffee afterwards, to volunteering at our Saturday morning social supermarket, or our Holiday Lunch Clubs. Please do chat to one of our team if you'd like to be involved.