St James Church, Pokesdown

10/09/2026

Loving God, you hear the cries of people in their distress. Today we remember all those affected by su***de and pray for mental health services and churches locally as they seek to support those who are hurting. Give us a heart to notice those in distress and wisdom in responding.

09/09/2026

Preparing bag blessing tags for all the fabulous children at St. James' Primary Academy. Looking forward to welcoming them into church tomorrow morning for collective worship

08/09/2026

Thank you Archbishop of Canterbury, for your post valuing the hard work of safeguarding in parishes across the country. We give thanks for our Parish Safeguarding Officer, Roz Willis.

08/09/2026

The global week of prayer has started! Countries across the world committed to praying especially this week.

07/09/2026

We pray here particularly for St. James' Primary Academy, our Church of England school, for all its staff and children.

As a new school year begins, we're praying for children and young people, their families, and everyone who works in our schools. 📚️

May the year ahead be filled with courage, friendship, learning and hope. And may every school be a place where everyone feels welcomed, valued and supported.

Join us in this prayer for the new school year. 💛

31/08/2026

A delight to baptise Albert and Rosie during our service yesterday morning. Welcome to the church family :)

05/08/2026

We recognise that the EHRC's code of practice re single-sex services coming into force has significant implications for , and people. We want to reassure you that all the toilets at St James are individual cubicles, non-gendered toilets. You are welcome here.

05/08/2026

A huge thank you to everyone who had helped today. Two skips filled, and the vicar’s car loaded for the tip. A job well done everyone.

19/07/2026

Happy St Jamestide everyone