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.
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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.
Donation to the Leprosy Mission
The PCC donated £1,500 to the Leprosy Mission, supporting their work to treat leprosy, reduce disability and stigma, and empower affected communities. Church members also contributed via collection boxes, aiding medical care, education, and social change in leprosy-affected regions worldwide.
Family Easter Service (Good Friday)
Good Friday service offers reflection on sacrifice, courage, and meaning at the heart of Easter. All are welcome to pause, pray, and share in the day’s significance, looking forward with hope toward Easter.
Ten Million Dots, Ten Million Lives
Graffiti highlights the plight of 10 million displaced Ukrainians, including 180,000 in the UK. Derek and his charity, Nadiya (“hope”), seek homes and support for mainly women and children affected by the war, urging action rather than inaction despite other global crises.
International Women’s Day
The story of Eve and the adulterous woman highlights how women have been unfairly blamed for moral failure. Jesus’ defense of the woman urges us to stop judging women, confront our own faults, and recognize their strength rather than scapegoating them.