St James Church Clapham

03/06/2026

By Revd Kit Gunasekera

I came across these verses this morning:
33 “No one lights a lamp and puts it in a place where it will be hidden, or under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, so that those who come in may see the light. 34 Your eye is the lamp of your body. When your eyes are healthy, your whole body also is full of light. But when they are unhealthy, your body also is full of darkness. 35 See to it, then, that the light within you is not darkness. 36 Therefore, if your whole body is full of light, and no part of it dark, it will be just as full of light as when a lamp shines its light on you.”
- Luke 11:33-36

I wonder how it might feel like for us to see our bodies full of light? It speaks about what we choose to look at, both literally, but also, for all of us, what we dwell on, how we interpret what we see and hear, how we recognise what lies deep inside all of us, and the choices we make when we are confronted with the darkness we all carry.

29/05/2026

By Revd Kit Gunasekera

We had a great Pentecost Celebration last Sunday in Church. Ruby and Suresh had decorated the church with flags from different nations. It looked wonderful! At the front were the Union Jack and the flag of St George's Cross. These two flags have been getting a lot of attention lately, with some using it in a negative and divisive way. We used it, to show our inclusion and diversity, the flags belong to all who call this great country their home. And the two flags stood amongst flags from other nations, depicting every nation on earth, as a sign that we are united and all come under God, who owns all the lands of the world. When the Holy Spirit came on the disciples on that first Pentecost, which Mike Hayes described beautifully in his sermon, He/she started a movement that was sent to all the world with the message of God's love and his healing and transformative work through Jesus death and resurrection. On Saturday, three young people from our church, responded to that message and took a huge step forward in their faith, when they were confirmed at Southwark Cathedral.

When they were confirmed, the Bishop, said this prayer over them;

Let your Holy Spirit rest upon them:
the Spirit of wisdom and understanding;
the Spirit of counsel and inward strength;
the Spirit of knowledge and true godliness;
and let their delight be in the fear of the Lord.

Then she said:
God has called you by name and made you his own.
Confirm, O Lord, your servant with your Holy Spirit.
Amen.

May the Spirit lead and and guide us, equip us and inspire us, to be the loving, welcoming, inclusive community of God and may the Lord add to our number those whom He is calling.

24/05/2026

May the refreshing power of the Holy Spirit be with you. Join us for our Pentecost Service at 11 am at St James, as we celebrate the birthday of the world wide Church!

24/05/2026

The fire and peace of the Holy Spirit be with you. Join us at 11 am this morning for our Pentecost Service at St James.

23/05/2026

A Cathedral resident joined us for the Confirmation service at Southwark Cathedral today!

17/05/2026

What kind of future are we building together?

On Friday 5th June at 7.30pm, at St Thomas with St Stephen’s, we’re hosting a screening of the People’s Emergency Briefing — a powerful and accessible film bringing together leading voices on the climate and nature crisis, and the practical hope that can be found through collective action.

This isn’t about doom or guilt. It’s about understanding what’s happening, why it matters, and how communities like ours can respond with courage, compassion and imagination.

After the screening there’ll be space for conversation, reflection and sharing ideas together.

Please come along — and invite someone else too. A friend, neighbour, colleague, family member, or someone who cares about the future but perhaps doesn’t know where to begin. If each of us invited one person, we could create a really meaningful evening of learning, connection and hope.

📍 St Thomas with St Stephen’s
🗓 Friday 5th June
🕢 7.30pm
🎟 Free to attend

Hosted by our Eco Church team. Everyone welcome.

13/05/2026

09/05/2026

Plants are out! St James Plant, Book and Cake sale, today 9 th May from 11.30am to 2.30 pm!

09/05/2026

Join us today!

25/12/2025

Wishing everyone a peace filled Christmas. The Prince of Peace be with you. Join us if you can at 11am this morning!