St James’ Church, Rawcliffe

30/05/2026

Our service tomorrow, 31st May, is a combined Benefice Service of Holy Communion, starting at 10am. Everyone welcome.

28/05/2026

27/05/2026

The crafts are ready, the kettle is on and the doors are open to welcome you all

Hope to see you soon

26/05/2026

This WEDNESDAY we are open as part of Church Explorers Week.
In the morning there is a Stay & Play session for families, with games, crafts and fun, from 10am to 12 noon. The church will remain open until 3pm, for visitors to come and explore the history of St James Church. There are a lot of interesting facts to discover, carvings to see, etc. All welcome.

24/05/2026

We were saddened to hear today, that a former member of our congregation, and fund raiser for St James Church, Mrs Barbara Whitehead, has passed away. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family.

22/05/2026

The Goole Times have kindly advertised our Church Explorers Open Day this coming Wednesday, however it does contain a mistake! We will be open UNTIL 3pm! 😏
Do come along and explore our lovely church, there is so much to discover.

15/05/2026

The countdown has started and plans are coming together towards our next Stay and Play during the upcoming half term, Wednesday 27 May.

14/05/2026

As part of Church Explorers Week, St James Church will be open on Wednesday 27th May, for visitors to discover the history of our church.
In the morning from 10am to 12 noon, there is a Stay & Play session for families, and the church will be open until 3pm in the afternoon.
Look up above the internal entrance door, in the porch, and read the old board there. Come and find all the carved animals on the choir stalls, and see our historic, Grade 2 listed, Brindley organ. Search for the signature creature of one of Mousey Thompson of Kilburn's apprentices piece of furniture. Lots to discover, all welcome.

27/04/2026

25/04/2026

Many thanks to all our bakers, plant growers, washer uppers, helpers, and those who came to support our Plant, Cake stalls, and coffee morning, it raised £485.70. A wonderful effort all round.