Who we are
We are a traditional village church, with a contemporary feel, set in the heart of the Hampshire countryside.
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There has been a church in Bramley since at least 1086 and parts of the building have been in existence since the twelfth century. There are many elements of interest for the historian and the visitor alike. But a church is more than a building; it is the people who gather together to worship God and to have fellowship with one another.
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Our vicar, Rev’d Mark Anderson joined us in 2022 and there are lots of people who faithfully help with leading weekly services and caring for people in the parish.
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St James is a church membership where people of all ages are welcomed and appreciated - all have a contribution to make to our worship. We are committed to being a welcoming community.
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We believe that the Bible is the Word of God, and that God revealed himself supremely in the person of Jesus Christ. Our weekly preaching and our services reflect our commitment to grow in our Christian faith by focusing on what God says about himself and about us in the Bible.
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What we do
The future of St James is bigger than the past. We are a church who wants to grow, serving our parish and building our community.
We worship God and follow Jesus in our every day lives, welcoming people, inviting them to know Jesus.
Jesus helps us to live life in all its fullness, belonging together, sharing hospitality and caring for one another.
There’s lots going on and we have plans to do more!
Everyone involved
Everyone can experience an encounter with God, in worship, prayer, in the Bible. We are all called to service in the church, each one equipped and empowered to be the body of Christ in our own particular way. Church should be a place where all can be involved.
Learning together
As a church we learn from God and we also from one another. No-one has the 'right answer' or knows it all. Everyone has something to offer and each has a gift to offer others. As we live, love and serve one another, we can ‘equip [the church] for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ.' (Ephesians 4.12-13). We want to grow in the way we follow Jesus.
Growing community
We want to grow as a church community and welcome others in to that community. We want to connect with the parish, making church welcoming, accessible and engaging for all types and ages of people. 'This is to God’s glory, that we bear much fruit, showing ourselves to be disciples of Christ.' (The Bible, John 15.8)
