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St James’s Church
A historic church on Bushey High street.
St James The Apostle. Feast Day 25th July
We believe it is important to offer worship to God which people of all ages and from a variety of traditions will want to share. We have an excellent music team and a large choir, a dedicated team of Servers and Eucharistic Ministers, and people share fully in the liturgy by reading the Scriptures and leading the Intercessions.
St. James's subscribes to the Inclusive Church Network and seeks to be a place which does not discriminate, on any level, on grounds of economic power, gender, mental health, physical ability, race or sexuality. We believe in Church which welcomes and serves all people in the name of Jesus Christ; which is scripturally faithful; which seeks to proclaim the Gospel afresh for each generation; and which, in the power of the Holy Spirit, allows all people to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Jesus Christ.
Worship is at the heart of St James’ mission, ministry and community life
The church is open every day to provide a spiritual oasis in a busy world. Do come along and enjoy the peace and find space to be with God. Our building is beautiful; it includes a well-preserved hammer-beam roof, one of the oldest in Hertfordshire, a rare painting of the Arms of Queen Anne and memorials to some of the Bushey artists.
St. James's is pleased to be linked with and promote several other groups and activities in Bushey. Particularly The Red Trust, Rose Garden, Bushey Festival, Bushey Museum, St James Music and Drama and Reveley Lodge.
We also enjoy close links with a number of schools in the parish and many of the clergy are school governors and regularly lead assemblies and school services.
Regular Services and Events at St James
Recitals at St James
Our Saturday recitals feature a range of musical genres and styles – there’s sure to be something for you!
St James's 60+ Club
The 60+ Club meets fortnightly on Mondays, with a varied and interesting programme.
Music at St James’s
Music plays a central role at St James’s. We have a competent robed choir and an anthem is sung at the Sunday Eucharist.
Visiting St James’s
St James’s Church
High Street, Bushey, WD23 1BD
St James’s is open every day from 9am–3pm for visiting. Come and see this historic church, say a prayer, or join us in worship.
There is no parking at the church, but there is a free public car park in Kemp Place just round the corner.
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The Red Trust Bushey Foodbank
The Foodbank will operate from Farringdon Avenue from November 2023.
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Flower Arranging at St James’s
Everyone is welcome to join us in creating and maintaining the floral arrangements in church.
Bellringing
Bellringing is a great challenge, and wonderful life experience. We are always keen to recruit new bellringers – most people from about the age 10 upwards can do it!
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History of St James’s
St James’s Church has a rich and diverse history spanning more than 750 years.
Churchyard
St James’s has one of the largest churchyards in south east England.