Advent Study Group (Wednesdays in December)

Rev Karen and Rev Ian (our Methodist minister) will be running an Advent study group together on Zoom at 7pm on the 15th December. We will be thinking about God’s light coming into the darkness, as we consider together the themes of encouraging, sharing, reflecting and praying.

Advent Compline (Thursdays in December)

If study groups aren’t your thing, you might instead like to join in a few minutes’ quiet prayer at 8pm on the first four Thursdays in December. Compline is an opportunity to put the worries of the day behind you and find a little peace before a good night’s sleep.

If you would like to join on either Wednesday or Thursday (or both) please contact Rev Karen and she will send you a Zoom link.

Thursday November 18^th  

The Crown Inn, Roecliffe

7:15pm for a 7:30pm start!

Tickets £5

Please try and arrange yourselves into teams of 4 or 5 people, but come singly if you can’t

Quiz Master: Jim Bolland

There will be Refreshments and a Raffle

Tickets available on the door only

Please support this event after such a long break!

The great acoustics in St Andrew’s will be showcased in a beautiful program of advent music ‘Love Came Down at Christmas’ by the Jervaulx Singers on Saturday 4^th December at 7.30-9.30.

This newly formed group of some of the best professional singers in the country is making its debut performance in Aldborough. Tickets (£15.00 – free to under 12s) can be booked through Eventbrite using this link, and mulled wine and mince pies are included in the price.

A lovely way to find some festive spirit in our historic church.

Apologies, there will be no Zoom Compline tonight, 18th November.

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT – 12/11/21

Unfortunately, the indoor Remembrance Service scheduled for 10am at St James’ Church this Sunday has had to be cancelled. The proceedings in Boroughbridge will now begin with the outdoor service in Hall Square at 10.30am. This outdoor service will include hymns, prayers, the Flanders Fields poem, and the act of commitment, as well as of course the Act of Remembrance at 11am. There will be representatives from the British Legion, uniformed organisations, town council, Churches and community, and all are welcome to attend this outdoor event.

Please note Dunsforth and Minskip church services (held at 10.15am and 4pm respectively) will continue as advertised.

St James’ Church in Boroughbridge and St Andrew’s Church in Aldborough will also be open for private prayer on Sunday morning and will be decorated with poppies.

St James’ Church Christmas Tree Festival

Saturday 4^th Dec 10am-4pm

 Sunday 5^th Dec 10am-3.30pm(followed by Carol service)

One of the fun things about being around Boroughbridge at Christmas time has always been the Christmas Tree Festival. Unfortunately Boroughbridge Community Care, in these difficult times, would prefer to concentrate on their key services, so we at St James are geared up to run it this year.

• Enter the Grand prize draw
• Have a go on the Tombola
• Guess the name of the bear
• With refreshments served throughout the weekend

Admission £1 (includes voting slips)

Prizes to be awarded for the winning entries!

Sunday 21st November, 4pm

I am the Good Shepherd

Activities include sheep making and sheep-pen making, biscuit icing, collages, pompoms and painting with a story, song and a party tea for everyone…..

…….all for FREE!

Bring your friends – see you there!

What is Messy Church?

Messy Church is a kind of Church experience that focuses on creativity, celebration and hospitality! Anyone is welcome to attend. Most of the activities are aimed at children and young people 0-13 but we always make sure there is something for older young people and adults too. Creativity is for everyone!

What happens at Messy Church?

All kinds of things!

We start with lots of craft activities connected with the theme. These might involve making, thinking, decorating, exploring or experimenting by painting, sticking, pouring, writing, colouring, eating and more! You will always have something to take home with you! Parents can join in with the activities and enjoy a cup of tea 😊After the messy time, we gather together for a story connected to our theme, a song and a prayer. We finish with a party tea, so you don’t even have to cook tea that night!

Do I have to book?

No – just turn up! We’d love to see you. If you enjoy yourselves – tell your friends!

What does it cost?

Messy Church is free to attend! There is a pot for donations for people to contribute what they are able, so we can continue to resource Messy Church and make it free for those who might otherwise struggle to attend.

What if one of us has special needs?

We aim to be as inclusive as possible and actively welcome neurodiverse people and any with physical or learning disabilities. We have a ramp and accessible toilet. We are a nut free Church and label food so you know it is safe to eat. If you are concerned we might not be able to meet your needs, get in touch and we’ll talk things through with you.

Any Other questions?

Do contact us with any questions through our Facebook page at Boroughbridge Churches or contact Rev Karen direct via the web link or on 01423 326518.