WORSHIP
Our Next
Services
Sunday, 7th September at 11:00am members of the Jewish Community in Porto will be our guests sharing some of their cultural and worship heritage with us. This is to celebrate the International European Day of Culture.
Download a PDF with Sunday's readings here
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Meeting ID: 983 636 7775
Passcode: WnGK9x
Children's Church resumes in September at 10:45am each Sunday
Sunday, 14th September at 11:00am Celebrant and Preacher: Father Colin Jones. The Organist will be Jonathan Ayerst.
Sunday, 21st September at 11:00am Celebrant and Preacher: Father Colin Jones. The Organist will be Natassa Lima.
Sunday, 14th September at 11:00am Celebrant and Preacher: Father Colin Jones. The Organist will be Jonathan Ayerst.
Service at Gondarém
& Pilgrim Blessings
Saturday, 27th September at 3:pm there will be an outreach Eucharist at the home of Pauline Murphy in Gondarém. You are invited to attend but please let a Churchwarden know so we can make Pauline aware who to expect.
Hearing Aid Loop System Installed
We now have a hearing aid loop system for anyone using a hearing aid. Please ensure your hearing aid is in the "T-setting" to listen in. Thank you to Bob Brauer who has led the project to install the system to improve the experience of people attending St James. Thank you also to Jane and Simon Wilson for funding this from Jeremy Wilson's Bequest.
Caminho Blessings
We bless pilgrims following each Sunday Eucharist (please inform us as you enter church). Following the service, Father Colin stamps pilgrim credentials, though please note that we do not offer credentials for sale. For more information please see the Caminho section of our website.
Other Items in
Our Diocese
Walking Together in Faith.
The Diocese of Europe is running a course starting on 9th September to help us develop and build our faith. It is open to everyone and is free of charge. For more information, dates and how to register please visit www.europe.anglican.org/lay-learning-course
Details are also on notice boards at Church.
European Anglicans is the online magazine of our diocese, bringing together stories about people and life, along with news and updates. See the latest edition here: July 2025. If features our musical diocese, and reflections from Bishop Andrew as well as a young person from a chaplaincy in Budapest.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Strolls through
Porto
Porto Strolls: Father Colin is organising a number of gentle walks through Porto in the months of June-September. Each walk will pause to look at some of the City's historic sites, finishing off in a cafe.
Saturday 13th September, 10:30am: our last stroll will be from Infante to Passeio Alegre 4.4km; time 2hr 30mins. Difficulty: medium. Meet at Praça do Infante D. Henrique opposite the Rua da Alfândega.
from Infante to Passeio Alegre
4.4km
For more information, please review this flyer, which provides more information.
Piano Lessons
& Caminho Trip
Piano Lessons: Enóe Ferrão, a member of our congregation, pianist and teacher has offered to give weekly piano lessons (45 minutes each lesson) at St James. Donation: 80 euros per month. Commencing in October 2025. Please register your interest with Enóe or the Churchwardens. Interested? Learn more here.
Father Colin is meeting with a group of parishioners who plan to go on Caminho from 23rd September - 6th October.
Upcoming
Concerts & Events
Saturday 6th September will feature our own pianist Enóe Ferrão in Concert with a selection of music from the 20th & 21st centuries. Entrance by donation. Learn more here.
Sunday 14th September at 12:45pm
Have you ever been interested in learning to play the piano. Here is your opportunity!! Come along to a meeting at St James after the regular service and meet Enóe, member of St James, pianist and teacher who will discuss how you can learn to play. All ages welcome.
Saturday 20th September we will have a Cake Swap! Each person brings a cake, or other baked goods and then everyone gets a cake box to take home some of each other’s goodies! Learn more here.
Saturday 14th November at 9.00pm will feature a Night of Serenades.
Thursday 27th November we will be hosting an American Thanksgiving Dinner in the Well House. If you would like to help out, know that many hands make light work. Reach out to Carol via email.
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Support for Our Environmental Programme
We've launched the sale of limited-edition water bottles and tote bags in support of our Environmental programme. Selling at a minimum donation of 8 euros each. This initiative is intended to save on the use of plastic bags and bottles, raise funds for St James and, at the same time, look very stylish!
You can purchase the items at St James on Sundays or place your order with Vicky, Julie or Claire.
