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Peace with Creation: supporting the Climate and Nature Bill

Petra reflects on Peace with Creation as restoration of broken relationships, grounding this in practical action in support of the Climate and Nature Bill.

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Some of St James's volunteer Welcomer team
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You’re Welcome

St James’s volunteer Welcomers are an immensely important part of how our church engages with the wider world. Learn more about them as they share their experiences of welcoming literally thousands of people every year.

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Project Switch!

Ruth Blakebrough-Miller draws on her experience of Carbon Literacy training to spearhead this Season of Creation initiative at St James’s.

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Speaking out with others – and maybe listening and acting too?

Churchwarden Claire Wright reflects on campaigning with Citizens UK during the Season of Creation (1 Sep – 5 Oct) and highlights of her visit to Greenbelt last week.

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Did Jesus Laugh? Finding Humour in Faith

Tom Gidman reflects on the lighter side of faith, exploring what it might mean to imagine Jesus not only as divine but as fully human—someone who laughed, joked, and shared in the joy of humour.

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Remembering Ottobah Cugoano

Lucy reflects on the anniversary of the baptism of Quobna Ottobah Cugoano at St James’s in August 1773.

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Thought for the Week – Why do I play tennis?

Sarah reflects on what she gets out of tennis, along with parallels she has found with returning to church after a long absence, and serving on the PCC.

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Thought for the Week – Defend Our Juries

PCC member Jo Hines reflects on the erosion of protest rights and civil liberties in the UK, drawing on historic and recent examples to urge vigilance in defending justice, inclusivity, and the freedoms central to St James’s vision.

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