Welcome to St James’ – a small church with a big heart


We are trying to get closer to God, to live better lives, to make a difference in the world, and be more truly the people God meant us to be. We are inclusive, and open to questioning and challenges.

Regular Services

Every Sunday at 8.00am – BCP communion service.

1st Sunday 10:30am – Informal Service in Church with Sunday Club for children 4-10 and Sofa sessions for young people 10-14.

2nd Sunday 10:30am – Communion in Church, with Sunday Club for children 4 – 10’s and Sofa sessions for young people 10-14.

3rd Sunday – 10am – Messy Church in Alderholt Village Hall – all ages, all welcome! Starts with a full English breakfast.

4th Sunday 10:30 – Communion in Church, with Sunday Club for children 4-10 and Sofa sessions for young people 10-14.



Covid Restrictions

Please don’t come to church if you have symptoms or test positive for covid. There is sanitiser available. Masks are optional.

Teas and coffees are back to normal after the service.

Coming up……..

APCM Wednesday 22nd May 7.30pm.


Church Roof Fundraising

St James’ Church is in urgent need to help to raise money for the repair of the Church Roof, Bell cote and guttering. The estimated cost for the repairs is £31,000. If you are able to donated towards this vital work then please donate to: P C C Alderholt sort code 30-97-08 account number 01237203 reference – Church roof. Every donation large or small will be very much appreciated. If you are a UK tax payer and would like to gift aid your donation then please contact Holly at stjameschurchalderholt@gmail.com for a form or pick one up at the back of Church. This would increase your donation by 25% at no cost to yourself.

A huge thanks to the 1st Alderholt Scouts, beavers and Guides for their car wash and cake sale fundraiser which raised £828.09 for St James’ Church roof.

Recreate 2023

Thanks to all who made 2023 so special – see the highlights video here

Forest Edge

This is our great church-run cafe, in the Reading Room on Station Rd.

Now open – Mon – Weds, 9:30am – 1:30pm


To find out more about Eco Church – click here



Revd Simon Woodley

Under “News” you will find our weekly notice sheet and prayers and other resources

Browse under “News” to archive video talks or downloadable files to read of past sermons and talks. Also see the music from our organist.

If you’re interested in seeing what some of us have been up to then look under “Activites” and “Recreate”.

If you want to be inspired, or your just curious, watch the films about the building of the church hall, 30 years ago in “St James Church Hall”