St James Church Alperton
One Church, Many Cultures
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Welcome to
St James Church Alperton
We are an intercultural Christian community,
united by God's love,
rooted in Christ,
open to the renewing work of the Holy Spirit,
and firmly anchored in prayer and Scripture.
For us, being intercultural is not simply about diversity or coexistence.
It is about reflecting the fullness of God’s kingdom —
“a house of prayer for all nations” (Isaiah 56:7),
and living out the one new humanity
created in Christ Jesus, out of many,
through his reconciling love (Ephesians 2:15).
We believe that the rich diversity of cultures, languages, and generations among us
is not a problem to be managed, but a divine gift to be
received, celebrated, and allowed to unfold.
This shared life is expressed in our common worship
as we pray, read Scripture, and sing together in many languages.
Alongside English, we regularly worship in Tamil, Hindi, Arabic, ...
and other languages spoken by members of our church family.
In this way, St James seeks to be a living sign of God’s reconciling grace —
a place where people do not simply gather side by side,
but grow together in belonging, faith, and hope.
What is on
Eastertide 2026 St James Alperton
A Community Called Easter
A Community Called Easter
Join us this Eastertide as we explore what it means to live as a resurrection people,
shaped together by the life of the risen Christ.
Please join us for the Annual Parochial Church Meeting
on Saturday 2 May 2026 at 4.00pm.
as we gather in thanksgiving and hope:
to look back with gratitude at all that God has done among us,
and to look ahead with anticipation to where the Holy Spirit is leading us next.
a time to reflect, to listen, to pray, and to share in the journey ahead together.
As we give thanks for God’s faithfulness in the past,
we also open ourselves afresh to his guidance for the future.
Eastertide Reading Plan
And I, when I am lifted up from the earth,
will draw all people to myself." (Joh 12:32 )
The Book of Acts shows what Easter looks like when it takes hold of a people. It is not only the story of what happened after the resurrection of Jesus, but of what the risen Christ continues to do by the Holy Spirit in ordinary women and men. As we read through Eastertide, we are not simply looking back at the birth of the early Church; we are asking the Lord to form us again as his people here and now
In Acts, the resurrection opens a new kind of existence. The Spirit gathers people who would not naturally belong together, breaks open fear, and forms a community marked by prayer, boldness, generosity, fellowship, suffering, joy, and mission. Jesus continually draws his people beyond themselves—beyond safety, beyond familiar boundaries, and into the lives of others. Easter does not leave the Church turned in on itself. It sends us outward.
This reading plan follows that movement through Acts. It begins with ascension, waiting, prayer, and Pentecost, where the Church is born not by human strategy but by divine gift. It then traces the shaping of a new common life and the spread of the gospel from Jerusalem into Judea and Samaria and outward toward the nations. Along the way, we see a Church that is open, missionary, hospitable, and continually surprised by grace, as strangers become neighbours and those once far off are brought near.
Yet Acts is also honest about struggle. The Church struggle to understand what God is doing as well as faces misunderstanding, resistance, suffering, imprisonment, and painful decisions. At times it hesitates, argues, and retreats into old fears. Yet the Spirit remains patient and active, and the Lord reamins faithful, calling God’s people again and again to repentance, courage, and renewed obedience. That is why Acts is not only a record of the early Church, but a mirror held before the Church in every age.
So this reading plan is an invitation to read Acts not as spectators but as disciples. Each day offers a passage, a brief reflection, a question, and a prayer so that Scripture may move from the page into the heart, and from the heart into the life of the Church. So as we follow these readings day by day until The Pentecost, let us read prayerfully and ersonally.
Let us ask not only what the first disciples did, but what Christ is doing among us now. As you read, it may help to keep one simple note each day around these three questions:
What is the Spirit opening?
What fear is being exposed?
Where is Jesus leading me?
May this journey through Acts
help us hear the risen Lord afresh,
yield more deeply to the Holy Spirit,
and become more truly, together,
a community called Easter.
Come and celebrate with us
our Annual
Pentecost Party
on Sunday 24 May 2026 after Sunday service.
we rejoice in the birth of the Church and the gift of the Holy Spirit.
The day will be shaped around the themes of fire and wind, with something for all ages: BBQ, face-painting, a bouncy castle, and a healing prayer tent.
We warmly invite our local community to join us through the day — to enjoy food, let the children play, and share in the joy of this special celebration.
Come, bring your family, and celebrate with us.
And after the service…
“Food & Culture” Celebration!
Stay as we share a meal together
representing the cultures within our community.
It's one of the ways we celebrate
the God-given diversity among us.
Come ready to taste, connect,
and rejoice in the richness of God's family.
Worship
We warmly invite you to our worship services.
Come as you are and be part of our loving community
at St James Church Alperton.
Come and join us at:-
Sunday 10.30 am Holy Communion Service.
This is the main church service for everyone. it is structured yet ground-breaking and new. Songs are sung in multiple languages; the Bible is read in other languages and people are encouraged to pray in their mother tongues. This makes the service more welcoming and inclusive to people from different cultures.
PS. Arrive at 10am on Sunday for pastries/fruit and tea/coffee
or anytime before 12:15 if you are running late!
Wednesday 10.30 am Holy Communion Service.
A smaller number of people attend this midweek Holy Communion service. Once a month the service follows the “Book of Common Prayer.” The group has developed a link with the NHS who have been running health checks and chair-based exercises following the service.
We look forward to getting to know you.
Community and Outreach
Community and Outreach
"Wednesday chair-based exercises"
We have developed a link with the NHS who have been running health checks and chair-based exercises following the 10: 30 am service on Wednesday.
Guides/Brownies/Girls Brigade
Brownies, Guides and Girl’s Brigade meet in our building and do community service which benefits the church. They are particularly involved in our yearly Remembrance Sunday service and do acts of service for the community.
English Classes
Church members teach small groups from the community twice a week (Tuesday & Thursday morning). Students are mostly Gujarati with a sprinkling from other communities.
Safeguarding
Safeguarding
Keeping children and vulnerable adults safe is of the highest priority in our church.
We are committed to the safeguarding, nurture and care of children and people of all ages in our church community. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO).
Our Diocese of London’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor who advises our PSO. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the PSO Anishkaa
on 07853 358005
or safeguardingstjamesalperton@gmail.com
You can also contact the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor using the details below-
020 7932 1224
safeguarding@london.anglican.org
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