Donations Welcome

Thank you

One of the ways to support this project is through the QR code below. Simply, scan it with your phone and follow the link to givealittle. For donations, larger than £1000 please see the New Beginnings brochure which also may be downloaded below.

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Download the New Beginnings Brochure.

Higher resolution A5 and A4 copies are available at the church.

See Michael Ronstadt & Serenity Fisher, John Sylvester & Bill Malkin in Concert at 7.30 pm on the evening of April 12th 2024 at St James' Church, Christleton

Our concert will be in two halves. Michael Ronstadt and Serenity Fisher will perform in the first half. After the interval, John Sylvester & Bill Malkin the second set.

During the interval refreshments of tea, coffee and wine will be available.

Serenity Fisher & Michael Ronstadt

Michael Ronstadt and Serenity Fisher live in Cincinnati, USA, and have been performing together for the last 15 years. Their music covers a range of genres, is expressive, dynamic and truly moving.

Michael is a member of the famous Ronstadt musical family. He is primarily known for his versatility on the cello, but is also a songwriter, singer, guitarist, composer and arranger. As a recording artist and studio musician he has recorded and appeared on hundreds of albums.

Serenity is a pianist and songwriter who blends playful pop-rock with Tim Burton-esque quirkiness. A powerful vocalist and wordsmith, her songs provide enticing stories, highly visual lyrics and dreamy melodies.

Bill Malkin and John Sylvester have been performing together, both as a duo and with the ' Band Wagon', for the last 18 years.
Bill is a Christleton-based singer/songwriter/guitarist. John, a classically trained pianist, lives in Aberystwyth. Together they play original music which switches effortlessly between Americana, folk and the blues.

For further event details and to see how to obtain tickets, please follow this link to our latest news online community magazine/blog:

https://www.overseer.stjameschristleton.org.uk/newsletter/

St James' Church

As soon as you walk towards the church you will experience the quiet and contemplative churchyard, surrounded by a circle of Yew Trees and a lovingly cared for environment. The colours and plant life which envelop you in the churchyard reflect the vibrant and spiritual outlook of Christleton St James where community is at the centre of everything which happens here.

Our church also extends to those who may be ill, immobile, or housebound, and as you will see our values of a spiritual and vibrant community permeate through our presence both physically, and virtually. We are working closely with our technology partners to enhance our services for the community online. We will of course keep you updated in the future both on the website here and in the Notices at the end of church services.

We also invite you to read the introduction and welcome from our Rector Dr Stefan Collier and wish you a safe and peaceful passage for your day. We look forward to sharing our church and God's love with you.

Community Spirit

Our contact details are easily found along the bottom of this page. Alternatively, please follow this link to our Contact us page.

Should you wish to, there is the opportunity for you to contribute towards St James' Church. This will help to provide essential funds to ensure the church can pay for maintenance and general upkeep costs to allow us all to join in with God's mission in our communities. If you would like to help please find your way to the bottom of this page to the blue donation banner, then click on this which will take you to the secure "Give a little" campaign website. Your donation would be most appreciated. Thank you from everyone at St James' Church.

Pastoral Office

About Marriage

St James' Christleton is situated in the unique position of being only just over 2 miles from the centre of Chester and being so close to the Cheshire countryside. There are plenty of accomodation choices for both yousrselves & your guests between the City Centre and here. Do come along and discuss your plans with our Rector Dr Stefan Collier. St James' church can seat around 160 guests comfortably.

Please follow the link below to help guide you to plan your union together.

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Considering Baptism

Nothing could be more special than arranging for a person's Christening. We can help make this day something to cherish and remember not only for you and your family but friends and relatives too! But first we do ask you to visit our Baptism application as the initial step. Please follow the link below.

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Support

If you do wish to ask for support this is the area of the website we would suggest you explore. It was originally set up for the purpose of helping those who may have been self-isolating during the Covid-19 pandemic. However, in the light of the recent mental health crisis we felt it important to continue with this facility for the time being. We can only listen and give general support or chat. Please ignore the Covid labelling when you click the "St James Pastoral Care Network" panel. Thank you.

Prayer requests

Our virtual church facilities were set up during the worst of the Covid-19 Pandemic.

Currently there are a number of parisioners who have mobility challenges which prevent them from being able to attend church. So in order to service this need St James have decided to continue to operate prayer requests via this website.

Prayer Request

Safeguarding

Our parish of Christleton: St James is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults from harm. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO). Our Diocese of Chester’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor who advises our PSO. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the PSO or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority’s children or adult social care services." Read More.