Letter from St James’s – Forgiveness
The transformative power of unconditional forgiveness, modelled by Christ’s sacrifice, as a practical necessity for healing communities and maintaining a civilized society.
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20th birthday of the Friends of St James
We're 20 years old on the 4th August!
Join us for a Summer Barbecue – 26th July
We’re pleased to invite you to a relaxed summer barbecue in the churchyard on Friday 26th July, starting at 5.30pm. It’s a chance to enjoy some good food, friendly company, and (we hope) some sunshine, all in the familiar setting of St James’s.
Help us restore the Boteler Monument
The Boteler monument in St James’s Church, a historic witness to Biddenham, urgently needs specialist restoration. Funds are being raised to preserve its stonework and honor the 15th-century Boteler family’s legacy in the village and church.
Letter from St James’s Pentecost
The ongoing role of the Holy Spirit in empowering believers to sustain God’s rescue mission through divine strength, wisdom, and radical transformation.
Come sing with us – join the choir at St James
St James Church in Biddenham is inviting new members to join our choir – and we would be delighted to welcome you.
Letter from St James’s Church – The ascension of Jesus
Jesus commissioned his followers to spread the Gospel globally, empowered by the Holy Spirit, just as a doctor trains local workers to provide essential care.
Easter 2025 celebrations
The church enjoyed a great Easter with a new Good Friday service in the evening meditating on the meaning of the cross.
Letter from St James’s Church – God’s rescue mission Episode 2
Jesus, God incarnate, died on Good Friday to forgive our sins and rose at Easter, offering eternal life to all who seek His rescue.
National Rally of the Handbell Ringers of Great Britain 2025
The Biddenham Handbell Ringers team was present at the National Rally of the Handbell Ringers of Great Britain held in Milton Keynes during the weekend of 12th April.
Letter from St James’s Church
Lent mimics Jesus’ forty-day desert preparation. Beyond giving up treats, it invites us to accept his ultimate rescue mission: dying for our sins to restore us.
Xmas 2024 Carols in the Church Yard
We had a great Carol service in the Churchyard on Christmas Eve, with almost 700 people from Biddenham and Great Denham.