Charitable giving by St James' Church

St James’ is committed to giving 3% of its income each year to charitable causes. These include causes that we support each year and also some suggested by members of the congregation, particularly where they have a personal connection. We also carry out specific collections for charities during the year, and the profits of our popular Advent and Lent breakfasts are donated to Transform Trade (formerly Traidcraft)

Find out more about the following charities we have supported in recent years by clicking on the links:

USPG  the Anglican mission agency that partners with churches worldwide in God’s mission
New Foundations    a Christian medical mission to the people of the Niger delta
Church in the Holy Land working to secure a resilient and enduring community for Christians in the region of the Holy Land
Christian Aid working to create a world where everyone can live a full life, free from poverty
Church Mission Society encouraging individuals and groups to follow Jesus within the UK and overseas
Cogwheel Trust a Cambridge-based registered charity that provides counselling services in Cambridgeshire to individuals of all ages
Westcott House part of the Cambridge Theological Federation, preparing people for ministry in the Church of England
Church Urban Fund equipping people and churches to make a difference where they live
Romsey Mill  a charity working in Cambridgeshire to overcome disadvantage, challenging injustice and promoting social inclusion with young people, children and families.
Cambridge Samaritans our local branch of the national Samaritans network, providing confidential emotional support
Jimmy's Cambridge providing support and housing to people who are rough-sleeping
Cambridgeshire Deaf Association providing support and expertise in the local community
Reach providing support for children and young people with an upper limb difference and their families
Cambridge Refugee Resettlement Campaign a group of volunteers that works within Cambridge to welcome refugees and those seeking asylum
Practical Compassion for Destitute Children working with children in crisis in Palestine
Transform Trade (Traidcraft) supporting producers around the world for a fairer trade system

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.