Belonging, Believing, Becoming
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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
Calling young adults
Whether you’re here as a student, or have just graduated and started your first job, there is a place for you with us.
Family, Children & Youth
Young reflections on the lockdown and being back at school
On the last day of the summer term, headteacher Hannah Large interviewed Lois and Philip
Bible stories for children during the lockdown
Bible story videos to help children continue their spiritual journey.
Safeguarding Policy and Good Practice
Parish and diocesan safeguarding policies
Home Community Café – for everyone in Didsbury...
Church for everyone
Beyond Inclusion: Resource films for use in churches
Two films for use with PCCs and church groups
Why Didsbury Pride?
From toleration to celebration
Uganda’s Hidden Martyrs
Our rector reflects on a life-changing encounter
We are an inclusive church
St James and Emmanuel joins a growing band of churches rethinking inclusion
I’m amazed just how much the church does for the Didsbury and wider communities. I feel privileged to be a part of it and its future vision!
Academy Trust
More
Didsbury CE: Nurturing a big vision
Head of School Simon Ball outlines some of the ways in which Didsbury CE children are making a difference.
St Elisabeth’s CE: A safe haven in troubling times
Head of School Bev Burrows examines the hugely encouraging results of its own survey of children and parents/carers .
West Didsbury CE: Growing a loving school community
West Didsbury CE Head of School reflects on an incredible seven year journey.
St Wilfrid’s CE: At the heart of the community
St Wilfrid’s has taken great care to ensure that emotional, social and educational support is available to everyone.
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 local initiative providing a little help
A practical way to offer support
Tea and cakes at Dementia Café every month
A get-together with others dealing with dementia on the third Tuesday of the month.
Home Groups: belong and grow within our church family
Life is better when lived in community with others
The parish offers several ways to receive prayer support...
Global Community
Application to become a Mission Partner
We are delighted to be inviting applications to become Mission Partners of St James & Emmanuel.
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 Eight Mission Partners for 2020 to 2023
Working with eight partners from 2020-2023
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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