St James' by the Park Church

Main Meetings:

Sun 10:00 Sunday morning worship
informal weekly evangelical service where we gather to worship God, hear from him, pray, and connect with each other. Sung worship is led by our worship band. Children's groups are also held during the service apart from an all-age service once a month. 2 services each month include Holy Communion Sun 15:00 Sunday @ 3
A monthly service, held on the 3rd Sunday of the month, at 3pm. An informal mix of traditional hymns played on the organ, interspersed with readings, prayers and a talk from the Bible. Followed by tea and cake sat around tables Sun 19:00 Elevate
Elevate runs on the 1st Sunday evening of the month during term-time from 7pm and is led by our young people. Visit our Youth page for more information.

Denomination:

Anglican, Church of England

Hymns & songs:

Contemporary worship songs and traditional hymns

Under 18s:

For children, Junior church includes: creche, 0-2s Bubbles, ages 3 to year R Flames, years 1-5 Children engage in various activities that are connected to the month's theme. Activities include exploring Bible stories, doing arts and crafts, playing various games, singing songs and praying For youth: Ignite - Runs on the 2nd and 4th Sunday mornings during the main service during term-time for years 6-8, looking at the Bible and what it means for our lives, with games and food. Elevate -Runs on the 1st Sunday evening of the month during term-time from 7pm. It is led by our young people – and everyone is welcome to come. The time is spent worshiping God, playing an online quiz, looking at the Bible and responding to God’s word Connect - runs on Tuesday evenings during term time, 7.30-9pm for years 9-13. It meets at St James' by the Park for games, Bible study, prayer nights and socials Torch - runs fortnightly on Wednesday evenings for those in years 6-8. We meet in a l

18-30s:

Cell groups are midweek groups where we help each other grow in Christian faith and become more like Jesus.

Local outreach & community activities:

We run Investigate Jesus and Alpha courses We run a weekly baby and toddler group - The Ark We run a monthly luncheon club for older people We have a monthly litter picking group For women there is a monthly walking group, and womens' only small groups For men there is a men's walking group, Friday pub lunches, beer and bible study sessions

Other activities & ministries:

Cell groups are midweek groups where we help each other grow in Christian faith and become more like Jesus. Up - our relationship with God (eg through prayer and Bible study) In - our relationship with each other (eg through meals and supporting each other practically) Out - our relationship with the world (eg through individual and corporate witness) Groups meet weekly or fortnightly at different times of the week – Tuesday afternoon or Monday to Thursday evenings. Some are just for men or just for women. Most meet in Shirley.

Leaders:

Dan Clark, Vicar Josh Cook, Youth Leader Tracy King and Susie Hoare, Church wardens

Affiliations & links:

Part of Winchester Diocese

Main Bible:

New International Version

Average Congregation:

120 adults
36 under 18s

Accessibility:

Accessible toilet, Dedicated wheelchair space, Hearing loop, Large print, PA system, Reserved parking

Languages:

English with live translation into multiple different languages

Office Contact:

Office Address:

Shirley Parish Office
133 Church Street
Shirley
Southampton
Hampshire
SO15 5LW

Office Telephone:

023 8077 1755