House Groups

Young People

Monday Group

The Monday group meets at 7.30 pm at the home of Vera Luty, 8 Buttermere Road (01274 638432). Its leaders are Christine Smith ((01274 637514) and Maureen Burns (01274
789310).

Thursday Group

The Thursday group meets at 7.30 pm at the home of Neil and Yvonne Booth, Rivendell, 1114 Bolton Road and is led by Neil (01274 631154). The Spring programme begins on 11 May and the theme is "The Life You've Always Wanted".

Prayer

Parish Prayers

Every Thursday at 6.30 pm and at 7.00 pm there is an opportunity for all who wish to do so to meet in the Church Lounge for just half-hour and to pray for the work and ministry of St James and for the parish of Bolton as a whole.

One in Prayer

All members of St James are asked to pause for a moment as near to 1pm as possible each day to pray for our life together in Christ and our mission in the parish of Bolton. Here is the prayer some folk like to use ...

Lord of light - shine on us;
Lord of peace - dwell in us;
Lord of might - sustain us;
Lord of love - enfold us;
Lord of wisdom - enlighten us.
Then, Lord, let us go out as your witnesses,
in obedience to your command;
to share the good news of your mighty love for us
in the gift of your Son,
our Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen

Music

Choir

The Choir is open to anyone who has a good singing voice and who wants to use it to worship God. It helps to be able to read music but it is not essential. Rehearsal are at 6.30 pm on Wednesdays. Contact the Director of Music at St James - Yvonne Booth (01274 631154)

There is no upper or lower age limit, though there are presently no children in the choir.

Music Group

The Music Group leads worship in the contemporary services at St James. It is open to anyone who is a competent instrumentalist of some kind or has a good singing voice and who wants to use their talent in the joyful worship of God. String and wind players would be especially welcome. Rehearsals are every week on a Tuesday evening at 7.30.

Anyone interested in discussing their possible involvement in the group should contact Yvonne Booth on 01274 631154.

Mothers' Union

The St James branch of the MU meets fortnightly on a Tuesday in the Small Hall on Beaufort Grove. There is a varied programme of speakers and meetings are held alternately at 2 pm and 7.30 pm - see This Week for the time of any meeting in the current week.

The Enrolling Member is Maureen Burns, 32 Ashbourne Road. Tel: 01274 789310. The Secretary is Pam Longley, 2 Pendragon, and Hazel Jackson, 3 Harland Close, is Treasurer.

Sunday Club

Sunday Club is for children from 5 to 10 years old. It meets at 9.30 am on Sundays. The first quarter of an hour is spent in the contemporary service in church then the children move to the back of the church for the remainder of the hour. The time is spent in lively and interesting teaching and fun activities. The leader is Michelle Heseltine (01274 643942) and she is assisted by Dorothy Lunn and Ruby Robson.

Sparklers

Sparklers is for children from 3 to 5 years old. Like Sunday Club, it meets at 9.30 am on Sundays and the first quarter of an hour is spent in the contemporary service in church. Then, however, Sparklers move to the Church Lounge for teaching and fun activity for the remainder of the hour. The leader is Kim Swales (01274 637193).

Mums and Toddlers

This is a weekly event in the Church Hall on Beaufort Grove for babies and little children of pre-school age, and those looking after them. It takes place between 1.30 and 3.00 pm every Monday. We provide play space and equipment, craft activity, and a song time, as well as refreshments. To find out more, ring David Swales on 01274 637193.

Alpha

As a church, we strongly support Alpha and have run successful Alpha courses both here and in conjunction with other churches. Watch this space for details of any Alpha Course in which we might be involved later this year.

Other Organisations

Wednesday Club

This non-denominational club meets in the Church Hall, Beaufort Grove, from 2.00 pm until 4.00 pm each Wednesday afternoon. There is no upper or lower age limit. To join, you simply need to turn up. Admission is £1 which includes refreshments. Each week there is some form of entertainment and the Club has four trips a year. For more details, contact Keith Fell, Tel: 01274 627472.

Men's Supper Club

This is an opportunity for men of any age to get together once a month and enjoy a substantial buffet supper (£5 per head) and an informative talk from a guest speaker. The meetings take place at 7.45 pm on the second Tuesday of most months in the relaxed atmosphere of the "Prospect of Bradford" pub on Bolton Road. To join, all you need do to is to come along. The leader is David Moorhouse who can be contacted on 01274 636852.

Vital

What's VITAL to your life ...
the air you breathe, the food you eat, the water you drink, warmth and shelter, someone special ... Jesus?

VITAL is a monthly meeting at the Sporting Lodge, 5 Lane Ends, Highfield Road, for women seeking fun, fellowship, friendship and support, a place to unwind and to reVITALise.

VITAL has been formed by ladies from St Cuthberts in Wrose, St Lukes in Eccleshill and Bolton St James. For more details, contact Jenni Bradley (01274 641551) or Michelle Heseltine (01274 643942).