St James, Mangotsfield
Creating a Christ-centred church,
caring for the community
As you may have read in the newsletters, publication of the parish magazine is to be suspended for the foreseeable future. The April addition had already been finalised prior to this decision, but we are unable to distribute it, so instead you can down load a copy using the link below.
Opportunities are now available to hire St. James Parish Church Hall, Richmond Road, Mangotsfield midweek, during the daytime either on a regular basis or for a ‘one off’ event. The hall has seating available for 70 people, a small kitchen, a stage, toilets, including facilities for the disabled and baby changing. There is also a […]
“February has been quite busy but our donations have been matching the demand. We do, however, have a number of shortages in our stock and we are in that season when many people have to decide between “heating and eating”. Disposable razors, UHT Milk (Semi or Whole), Boxes of Cupper Soup, Children’s Toothbrushes, Children’s Toothpaste, […]
Advent 2016 I have just weighed out the fruit, measured the brandy (plus a couple of extra spoons!) and put it to soak for a couple of days prior to making our Christmas cake. I’m late this year as I like to have it made by the end of the October school holiday. I […]
What a strange winter we have had. It rather defied the prediction made in October or November last year that we would have a hard winter. This was based on a certain breed of swans arriving much earlier than usual at Slimbridge. So much of life is unpredictable such as the British weather. More seriously, […]
Magazine Lead Article April 2016 As I write we are into our second week of Easter Experience at St James. So far over 840 children and their staff and many accompanying parents have come and walked the journey. What better preparation, for those of us taking part, for Easter, reflecting and reflecting and reflecting again […]
Love is All You Need According to Jesus there are two great commandments. Love God with all your heart and mind, all your soul and strength; and love your neighbour as yourself. As Christians we take these commandments to heart; they are demanding of course, but, at first sight, they seem quite straightforward. I suggest, […]
The year 2016 has arrived. Unbelievable! Well it was unbelievable when I was ‘in my prime’. Now I am much older the likelihood of me being around in another 40 years is definitely unbelievable. But I am wrong – I have eternity to look forward to. I don’t know much about what I will look […]
“Tell my people I love them, tell my people I care. When they feel far away from me tell my people I am there.” Last Saturday, on my day off, as I walked our dog along the beach these words from a 1970’s song came into my consciousness. I had just been watching the morning […]
The September issue of the Parish Magazine is now available from Church. This is Jackie’s lead article from this month’s edition. Several years ago I was having lunch with my then 13 year old grandson. I asked him if he was looking forward to the arrival of his baby brother or sister. ‘I can’t wait’ […]