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Letter from the Vicar – June ’26

St James's Church side view through the overhanging leaves of a tree

At Pentecost, the Holy Spirit transforms fear into courage, breaking barriers of language and culture to unite a diverse community through a shared language of love.

Letter from the Vicar – May ’26

St James's Church with a wooden cross with a St James scallop symbol affixed

Dear all, As we transition from Easter to Pentecost on 24th May, we experience a sense of renewal and unity that is essential to any community, regardless of religious belief.…

Letter from the Vicar – April ’26

St James's Church clock tower through the trees

Dear All Since last Easter, my life has changed. My granddaughter, Phoebe, has just turned one and my grandson, Harrison, was born 11 weeks ago. Both remind us of new…

Letter from the Vicar – February ’26

St James's Church congregation

Dear All In my study is a box of cables that I do not want to deal with. Some of them are old and useless because technology and connectivity is…

Remembrance Sunday 2025

Remembrance Sunday at the Biddenham Memorial

Sunday 9th November was a lovely autumnal day and there was an excellent turnout for the Remembrance Day service at Biddenham War Memorial.

Letter from the Vicar – Nov ’25

Letter

Finding spiritual renewal through creativity and stillness to replenish the inner light needed to serve others and endure life's burdens.