St James Birkdale

St James Birkdale St James Birkdale, is a church family for all ages and all kinds of people. “A place to belong” and a place where we offer you a very warm welcome.

St James was founded in 1857, an integral part of the development of a new, planned suburb of Southport. Running two services every Sunday, we currently have over 300 on the church electoral roll with an average total attendance of 165 (aged 16+). God is with us all week long and we aim to lead lives pleasing to Him, making a positive difference in our community. To encourage us we have midweek sm

all groups (a meeting of maybe 10 people in someone's house). These are a great way to learn, to get to know others in the church and discuss the issues we face in everyday living. Another key midweek activity is our thriving Focus group, offering friendship, faith and fun for the over 50s. We offer a full range of teaching groups for children each Sunday during the 10.30 service, together with a youth group on Sunday evenings. There is also the complete range of uniformed groups affiliated to St James’ and integrated into its life. We aim to give to external charities not less than 10% of the planned giving we receive from church members and most years are well in excess of this. Although focused on 4 national charities, we also support a number of local charities whilst many church members give of their time to serve the community in a variety of roles. We have a valued mission link with communities in South Sudan through our support for the work of Revd Trisha Wick and have funded a number of projects there. More locally, although we know our Church Hall is rather dated, it nevertheless remains a useful community asset available to a variety of local organisations. We try not to be complacent, continually seeking fresh ways to connect with our community and make ourselves and the vital message of God’s unchanging love and forgiveness accessible and available to all.

05/06/2026
11/05/2026

Coming up at st Peter's:

04/04/2026

Unfortunately due to storm Dave we have had to cancel both the sunset service (today) and sunrise service (tomorrow morning.) Rev Sam is hoping to do a short video reflection for Easter Saturday that will be posted on the YouTube and Facebook later. Many apologies! We look forward to welcoming everyone to our joint Easter celebration at 10.15 tomorrow at St James.

Our Family service series continues - as well as celebrating Mothering Sunday! All welcome - this Sunday 9.45
11/03/2026

Our Family service series continues - as well as celebrating Mothering Sunday! All welcome - this Sunday 9.45

🅾️or 🦸‍♂️? Join us this Sunday, 9.45 and hear how Moses' ordinary life was transformed by his encounter with God. - acti...
13/01/2026

🅾️or 🦸‍♂️?
Join us this Sunday, 9.45 and hear how Moses' ordinary life was transformed by his encounter with God. - activities for all ages & all welcome.

There is also an 8.15 book of common prayer communion - all welcome!

08/01/2026

Jesus: Mad 🤪 Bad👎or God? ✝️

C.S Lewis asked the same question

Jesus's claims to divinity leave only three possibilities: he was a Liar (bad/evil), a Lunatic (mad/insane), or actually Lord (God),

What do you think? 🤔

We want to hear from you - come to 321 and ask questions, explore the meaning of life and who Jesus says he is.

Four weeks four Wednesdays
Starting 14th Jan, 1.30 St Peter's, 7.30 St James

Message us for more info and to sign up.

06/01/2026

Is there anything wrong?
Or is it all roses? 🌹🌹🌹
Come explore and debate!

Discover more at our 321 course.

4 Weeks 4 Wednesdays, starting January 14th

1.30pm St Peter's, 7.30pm St James.

All welcome

Message us to sign up!

05/01/2026

🤔What questions do you have? ❓

We would love to discuss them with you!

Come to our 321 course - 4 weeks 4 Wednesdays from Jan 14th

It could change your perspective.🧭

It could change your life 🛟

All welcome!
1.30pm at St Peter's church, 7.30pm at St James
Message this page for more info and to sign up.





04/01/2026
29/12/2025

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Lulworth Road
Southport
PR82BQ

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