Thank you for considering how you might support the ministry of our churches.

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Our churches are mainly funded through the generosity of local believers. Christian giving is motivated by our love for the Lord Jesus, who gives the most momentous gift of all to those who trust him, the gift of relationship with God and the certainty of eternal life. In response to this priceless gift, believers give to support the growth and building up of his church.

So if you would like to support the spread of the good news of Jesus Christ in this area, and support the ministry of our churches, this page lays out three ways to give.

1. Giving a one-off gift

To give a one-off gift to the Parish of Thrapston and Islip simply click here to be taken to our Parish giving site an online donation page where you can give using a debit or credit card. Alternatively you can click here to be taken to the giving page for the Parish of Denford.

All donations will go towards supporting the cost of the church's ministry.

2. Giving regularly to support the ministry

If you would like to give monthly, quarterly or annually, then you can do so through regular giving. We use an organisation called the Parish Giving Scheme to collect and process payments on our behalf, but all of the money you give, goes to the local church you want to support.

This video explains how it works and how simple it is to set up a regular payments online that you maintain control of. Once you've watched the video, you can click here to be taken to the giving site for the Parish of Thrapston and Islip, or click here for the giving page for the Parish of Denford.

3. Leaving a gift in your Will.

We all have different priorities when planning our legacy, but if you would like to support the ongoing mission and ministry of your local church through your will, then the downloadable document below is designed to help you.

Giving a lasting gift to your church in your will

For more information, please get in touch with us on our Contact page.

Hello and welcome to our church. 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

A Warm Hello

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 weekly at 9.30 a.m in St James, Thrapston and at 11.15 a.m. in Holy Trinity, Denford, also fortnightly at St Nicholas, Islip. For your first visit, we recommend arriving 10-15 minutes early to ensure you get a parking space and find somewhere to sit before the service begins. When you arrive, you should be greeted by someone on our Welcome Team.

We serve tea, coffee and biscuits after the service in St James and at 11.00 a.m. before the service begins in Holy Trinity Denford. It is a great way to meet people, or simply take time to find your bearings. All refreshments are free.

Accessibility: There is wheelchair access, and a sound loop for anyone who needs it in St James. Please let one of the Welcome Team know on your arrival and they will help you to get set up. There are disabled toilets available.

Our Service

The main service begins with a warm welcome from one of our team members. Then follows a time of sung worship intertwined with liturgy and prayer. Each week our sung worship is slightly different at St James to reflect the diversity of our church family. Denford and Islip are more traditional in style. We also share news and notices, usually about what’s going on in the life of the church. One of our leaders will give a sermon that is bible based and that we can apply to our everyday life. We then finish with a final worship song. Sometimes there is an opportunity to receive prayer at the end of the service.

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What about my kids?

We have a great programme lined up for kids of all ages:

James Club (3-7 years)
James Club Plus (7-11 years)
St James Youth (11-17 years)
Young people (15+ years) are welcome to remain in the service.

Children stay with their parent or grown-up at the start of the service for the welcome, songs and notices. We really value worshipping God all together as a family. At the end of the notices someone will announce that it’s time for the younger members to go to their various groups.

The kids group activities vary depending on the age, but usually there is a friendly welcome, bible stories, testimonies, praying, craft, and fun games. The group leaders will bring your children back into the service towards the end.

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Getting Connected

Small 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 small groups allows you to make new friends, share together and support each other. We have a variety of groups that meet throughout the week, some afternoons and some evenings. Check out Small Groups and see if there’s one that you could join, or we can put you in touch with a small group leader who will be more than happy to invite you along to their group.

Other Ministries

We also run the following ministries:

Men's Ministries
Women's Ministries

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.

Name:

Telephone:

Email Address:
Comments / Questions or anything you would like to say?

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

We hope that whoever you are, you will feel at home at our church.

Best Wishes

The St James church family.