COVID-19
Wearing masks in church is now optional, though they are still recommended in indoor spaces where you come into contact with people you don’t normally meet. Please read this information to see what is happening in our church.

Giving to our church
Thank you to everyone who continues to support the church through donations. The collection plate is not being passed round at present, but can be found at the back of the church. We accept cash or card payments.

Week beginning Sunday 30 January

The Presentation of Christ in the Temple
8.00 Holy Communion (said)
9.30 Parish Communion
11.15 Together All-age Service (A shorter service with families in mind)

Monday - Friday 9am Morning Prayer (not Thursday)
Thursday 9.30am Holy Communion

Each day receive a reminder to pray and read the Bible with a link to a short audio reflection. 
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This week's nugget: at the beginning of the year it is good to take stock. Here is a link to our lifestyle survey - here. Thanks to all the people who completed it last week, but please complete this if you haven't done it yet. 

Join the Big Garden Birdwatch next weekend: Fri 28-Sun 30 Jan. Take an hour to note down all the birds that land in your garden, your balcony, in the churchyard or in a park.  Download your guide here

Bike Shelter Appeal The PCC has seen the need to upgrade our bike parking facilities that are really antique, which it hopes will encourage more cycling to church. It agreed to put in half the cost, if there were donations that matched (that's £700 out of £1400).  If you would like to make a donation you can use the blue envelopes in church (marked Bike Shelter) or give online here. 

Weekly Pew Sheet In church for the Sunday services, with the service readings, hymns and prayers and also useful information, contacts, forthcoming events, etc.

Weekly e-Flyer Sent directly by email with useful information including the Sunday services, contacts, forthcoming events, etc. Sign up for direct delivery of the e-Flyer

DROP-IN ON THE FIRST TUESDAY OF THE MONTH
Tuesday 1 February at 10.30am

New Beginnings This could be learning a new skill, such as painting or knitting, of starting a collection. Come to be inspired by others.
We hope to be running the free NHS Walk-in Hearing Aid Clinic for servicing. No booking is required.
The social group runs from 10:30am-12:30pm for coffee, cake and a chat.

Country walk / pub lunch
Saturday 5 February 10am start

Country walk / pub lunch around Pyrford, near Wisley, The walk is 3 1/2 miles with negligible gradient. 
Please tell Derek if you are interested and we will work out lifts and meal etc. vicar@stjames-hamptonhill.org.uk

The Good Guys
Monday 7 February at 7pm

Thursdays before Lent
8pm on 13 Jan, 27 Jan, 10 Feb, 24 Feb
Meet on Zoom to read the Bible, discuss and pray together.
Our Life Group is returning. This is a great opportunity to think more deeply about the Bible.
If you would like to know more about the group, or join it, please speak to a member of the clergy.

Here are some ways to grow your faith in 2022

1. Read the Bible for 20 minutes every day
2. Attend church every Sunday
3. Set aside 15 minutes a day for prayer
4. Begin volunteering at church
5. Give regular donations to our church

SOCIAL EVENTS TEAM
The Social Events Team are planning monthly events
(including a walk and pub lunch)
Future dates include:
◼ Platinum Jubilee Celebration
◼ St James’s Day
◼ Stay for Lunch Sundays
◼ Getting to Know You Night
Would you like to join the team to help at any of these? Please speak to Derek.

VOLUNTEERING AT ST JAMES’S
It takes a team of volunteers to make services happen, as well as all the other activities during the week. Volunteering is an essential part of living in a Christian community - it can also be great fun! Will you play your part? It doesn’t matter how much time you can offer, there are jobs to suit everyone.
Talk to a member of the clergy or Nick without commitment.