Belonging, Believing, Becoming
Emmanuel and Home Café open during building works!
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Weddings at St James or Emmanuel
Few celebrations are bigger than a wedding and we love to help make the day one to remember
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Baptism and Thanksgiving
We seek to love and support parents and their children from their earliest days through to adulthood
Belonging Believing Becoming
Family, Children & Youth
Family and Children activities
Sunday and weekday activities
Youth Activities
Sunday and weekday activities
Babies and Bumps: where parents can find support
A group for expectant parents and parents with children aged 0-12 months
Safeguarding Policy and Good Practice
Parish and diocesan safeguarding policies
Home Community Café – for everyone in Didsbury...
Inclusive Church
Church for Everyone conference
A day that will inspire and equip fellowships exploring Inclusive Church
We are an inclusive church
St James and Emmanuel joins a growing band of churches rethinking inclusion
The BBC and ‘The Church That Changed’
The BBC and The Church that Changed
Beyond Inclusion: Resource films for use in churches
Two films for use with PCCs and church groups
I just love what this church has become – where everybody is welcome, no matter who they are, even me.
Academy Trust
More
Trust overview: Bee-lieving
Why 2018’s Bee in the City project not only celebrated Manchester, but also the ethos of the Trust
West Didsbury CE: Going from strength to strength
Engaging children spiritually, emotionally and academically is key to West Didsbury CE’s success
St Wilfrid’s CE: Experiences that help children flourish
How St Wilfrid’s pupils have embraced activities that foster health, responsibility and respect
Didsbury CE: Education with a purpose
Didsbury CE nurtures well rounded, caring children who can make a real difference to our world
Local Community
Cloud of Witnesses: honouring those we have loved
Remembering lives which continue to influence our own as we live out our faith in Christ
Take Them a Meal: a new initiative providing a little help
A practical way to offer support
Tea & cake at Home for people with dementia & their carers
A get-together with others dealing with dementia on the third Tuesday of the month
The parish offers several ways to receive prayer support...
Global Community
DEC Crisis Appeals
Millions urgently need water, food and medical treatment
Rebel for Life: Climate Change and the book of Exodus
Liz McKelvey has a wake up call for us all.
Our Mission Partners: sharing the good news about Jesus
Working with individuals and organisations near and far to spread God’s Kingdom
Farsi speakers welcome
All Farsi speakers wanting to learn about Christian faith are welcome
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Parish Office
The office is located in the Parish Centre, behind Emmanuel church, and is open five days a week
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Giving
Nurturing our shared life requires money. All of ours comes from the members of our church family
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Get involved
St James and Emmanuel is your church and you can help shape its life and serve its neighbours