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Thought for the Week – Lent, Mardi Gras and such

George Bacon, a congregation member who is also a musician and St James’s social outreach volunteer, reflects on Lent, contemplation, and faith

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Thought for the Week – Faith, fasting, and fellowship

Monica Bashade, a member of the congregation, reflects on Lent as a time to fast, to pray, and to build community together.

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Thought for the Week – International Women’s Day and Martha’s Blunt Honesty

For International Women’s Day, Young St James’s member Morgan-Ellis Leah calls us to take action to support women’s rights by reflecting on Martha’s honesty about suffering and hope.

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Thought for the Week – Ash Wednesday

The Revd Lucy Winkett reflects on Ash Wednesday as a profound ritual of mortality, humility, and connection, inviting Christians to embrace Lent through ashing, prayer, and spiritual practice—reminding us of our dependence on one another, the earth, and God.

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Still from the stories of members of Disability & Accessibility Group
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Short film – the Disability & Accessibility Group

The Diocese of London has released a short film online on the stories of members of St James’s community and the Disability & Accessibility Group

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Thought for the Week – Caravan Drop-In and Counselling Service

Ian Burton, the coordinator of the Caravan Drop-In Counselling service, reflects on the decades-long presence of this project located in St James’s garden, and on the transformative power of truly being heard.

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Thought for the Week – Adult baptism: the courage to live again!

The Revd Dr Ivan Khovacs explores adult baptism as an act of courage and renewal, inviting those seeking faith to embrace the transformative love of God and step into a new life with Christ.

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Thought for the Week – Digging, laughing and singing together in the Dorset countryside

Mary Stewart reports on this year’s ‘Lifelines’ hedgerow planting experience at Hilfield Friary in Dorset.

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