St. James Church

St .James Church Burnopfield and Dipton with St.Thomas Harelaw and Annfield Plain

Welcome to St James Church ! We are a small, friendly church in Burnopfield, a village in County Durham.

We have a strong tradition of prayerful worship and community service, as well as playing a key role in the life of the village.

You are assured of a warm welcome, both at our regular services and also at our special services held to mark Christmas,  Easter and the other significant events in the church calendar. We also plan a number of community-based events throughout the year.

Our services

We currently hold one service a week, a spoken Eucharist each Sunday at 11.15 am. In addition we also now hold a Morning Prayer service each Thursday at 10.00am.

You can also access streaming services from Durham Cathedral via the Durham Cathedral Facebook page.

Safeguarding.
The Parochial Church Council of St James, Burnopfield & Dipton is committed to creating and maintaining a safe and nurturing environment for everyone, especially for children, young people and vulnerable adults.

You can find out more about this in detail by visiting the safeguarding page on this site.

Please contact the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor Beth Miller  07968 034075  beth.miller@durham.anglican.org as a point of contact .

Welcome Father Keith Freeman to St. James Church.

  On July 5th we welcomed as the new Vicar of this parish the Father Keith Freeman along with his wife Dionne (Dee) and thir son Luke. Keith and Dee will live in the Vicarage in Burnopfield .We will be sharing  Rev. Keith with Harelaw church,   and will be part of the Derwentside East Group (Harelaw, Annfield Plain, Burnopfield and Dipton).

Fr Keith ,Dee, Luke and would like to thank everyone for such an incredible welcome into your newly formed benefice, your church and your lives. We are truly humbled by your generosity, thankful for being our family, and excited about the future. Our love and prayers go with you each and every day.

Prayers for the Ukraine .

God of peace and justice ,we pray for the people of Ukraine today.
We pray for peace and the laying down of weapons.
We pray for all those who fear tomorrow, that your Spirit of comfort would draw near to them.
We pray for those with power over war or peace, for wisdom, discernment and compassion to guide their decisions.
Above all, we pray for all your precious children, at risk and in fear, that you would hold and protect them.
We pray in the name of Jesus, the Prince of Peace.
Amen.
Archbishop Justin Welby  ,Archbishop Stephen Cottrell

Prayers for the Middle East.

O God of all justice and peace we cry out to you in the midst of the pain and trauma of violence and fear which prevails in the Holy Land.

Be with those who need you in these days of suffering; we pray for people of all faiths – Jews, Muslims and Christians and for all people of the land.

While we pray to you, O Lord, for an end to violence and the establishment of peace, we also call for you to bring justice and equity to the peoples.

Guide us into your kingdom where all people are treated with dignity and honour as your children for to all of us you are our Heavenly Father.

In Jesus’ name we pray.

Amen
This prayer was written by The Very Revd Canon Richard Swell, Dean of St George’s College Jerusalem.

Fundraising .

Gift Day.

Thank you to everyone who contributed to the appeal. £4691 has been donated towards the installation of the disabled toilet fascility.

Shoping Online ?

People shopping on line can register with ‘Easy Fundraising’ and they will send a donation to St. James on your behalf at no extra cost.
It really is easy ! Click on the link easy fundraising

Can you help.

St James church relies on the generous donation of time, talents and money by individuals to maintain its buildings and ministry.

If you would like to donate, you can do so using your Smartphone by scanning the QR code below:

 

Foodbank.

Thank you for the generous donations received from people here in church and at the collection point in the Coop. The equivalent of 60 meals were delivered last week. Families do need extra help during school holidays.

 

 

 

 

Services & Upcoming Events.

  • Mon
    28
    Jul
    2025
    Mon
    27
    Oct
    2025
    10:00 amSt James Church

    Church Maintenance Group meet on Monday morning .

  • Sat
    13
    Sep
    2025
    Fri
    12
    Dec
    2025
    10:30 amSt James Church Hall

    Please come along and  join us for a hot cup of tea or coffee.

  • Sun
    02
    Nov
    2025
    6:30 pmSt James Church

    This will be an opportunity to remember those we have loved and lost and to light a candle in their memory. All welcome so please spread the word.

  • Sat
    15
    Nov
    2025
    St James Church Hall

    An indoor car boot sale will take place in the hall. Tables can be booked in advance so please spread the word. Anything
    (within reason and legal) can be offered for sale ! £10 per table. Please contact Norma Brown for more information

  • Sat
    13
    Dec
    2025
    2:00 pmSt James Church Hall

    Community Carol Singing led by the Gibside Singers.

 

 

 

Prayers

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