Welcome to
St James Malden
We are a welcoming church community in Malden, bringing people of all ages together to explore faith, build friendships, and make a difference.
Who we are?
We are a progressive, friendly and inclusive parish, welcoming people of all ages, backgrounds and nationalities as we worship God together in a prayerful and caring community. We value each person’s experience, and we try to learn from one another.
St James, with its church halls, is multicultural in nature, with Korean and South-East Asian communities. Our worship is Anglo-Catholic in nature, but open to renewal and we are delighted that our church family includes members from all Christian convictions.
We work to provide our congregation with rich theological and spiritual support through sermons, talks and courses and with a plentiful mix of community activities and events. We are fortunate to have a superb mixed adult/ junior choir of all ages who sing music from the whole choral repertoire spanning centuries and genres.
Regular Sunday Services
8.30am Traditional Said Holy Communion
A quiet, reflective service using traditional liturgy, lasting about 35 minutes. A warm welcome to all those wishing to receive a blessing are invited to come forward during Communion.
10.00am Sung Eucharist with Choir
Our main Sunday celebration with choir and congregational hymns. Holy Communion is offered to all who normally receive in their own church; children and families are very welcome. Coffee is served afterwards so you can meet others and chat.
6.30pm Choral Evensong
Traditional evening prayer with beautiful choral music and timeless texts. A peaceful way to close the day in worship and reflection.
Regular Activities at St James
Monday
10.30am Morning Prayer Common Worship
11.00am BREATHE
Free Christian mindfulness and meditation class led by Mthr Katie, teaching mindful thinking and contemplative prayer through text, images, meditation, and silence.
Benefits include reduced stress, lower blood pressure, relief from anxiety and depression, pain easing, and greater compassion and connection.
4.30pm to 6.00pm Rainbows in the hall
7.30pm to 9.30pm St James Players meet in the hall
Tuesday
6.00pm to 7.30pm Brownies in the hall
First Tuesday in the Month
7.30pm Evening Communing. This is an MU service but open to everyone in the parish
Wednesday
10.30am Morning Prayer
10.45am to 11.45am Book Club
New members always welcome. Discussing books – fiction and non-fiction – with religious themes.
12.00pm Celtic Communion
a 15 minute service held in the Lady Chapel, followed by an optional community lunch (bring your own or buy from the 50+ Play next door – baked potatoes and toasted sandwiches delivered to us! If you can’t afford a meal do ask the vicar and the church will pay for you.)
7.30pm to 9.30pm St James Players meet in the hall
Friday
7.00pm Parish Choir Practice
Admission by audition.