69 Chapelgate, Sutton St James, Lincs. PE12 0EF
Welcome to Sutton Saint James Baptist Church
About Us
The SSJBC Family!
We are a small friendly Baptist Church with a BIG heart where everyone is welcome - check out this video
Our Church family ranges from our youngest twin boys born in December 2019 to our oldest who is 100 - and many of our family are very new to church life!
Our aim is to open the doors and love people and our guiding verse for 2022 is Matthew 11:28
Sundays @ SSJBC
We are open for Sunday services @ 10.45am every Sunday followed by refreshments. Our Communion service is usually the 1st Sunday of each month. Everyone is welcome 🙂
We have temporarily had to postpone pre-recording our services for those unable to attend but there are a great selection to watch on YouTube or via DVD on request.
Children & Youth
Godly Play is the way that we share the Gospel message with our younger children which Arnie leads fortnightly with something for our older children 'seniors' on the opposite Sunday - although our seniors are also welcome to join in with Godly Play.
Arnie has produced many Godly Play stories on line which can be viewed on our YouTube Channel along with other specials by Duggy Dug Dug!
Summer Church Club
The popular Summer Church Club run by volunteers from both churches in Sutton St James is taking place again this year on the Tuesdays of the school holidays from 10am - 12 noon. 🙂
This is for children up to and including School Year 6 accompanied by a responsible adult. £2.50 per child.
Renew SSJ : 10am - 12 noon Monday - Friday
Renew SSJ is part of the national Renew Wellbeing Network of 'quiet shared spaces where it is ok not to be ok.'
Come and enjoy a 'real coffee' and a chat, maybe a game of draughts or scrabble, enjoy doing a jigsaw or playing whist with the Good Companions on Mondays.
Closed on Bank Holidays.
Chrissy's Craft @ Renew SSJ
Come along and get creative!
Every Wednesday between 10am - 12 noon @ Renew SSJ, Chrissy and local crafter Claire Dobson will be sharing a craft for everyone to try regardless of age or experience
So why not pop in and give it a try - over a cuppa of course 🙂
Special Event: Re-Invent 22nd August
In partnership with the Rock School Bus & Lincolnshire One Venues we are excited to be hosting this exciting day of varied activities.
Come and try line dancing or playing the guitar - something for all the family to enjoy 🙂
Book your place today by calling Abbi: 01775 828910
Duggie Dug Dug is coming to SSJBC - 8th October 3pm
Join Doug and his crazy assistants for a 90 minute concert full of songs, puppets and some really fun and jaw-dropping experiments with dry ice and bubbles to help people appreciate our amazing God through the incredible world He's made. Fun for all the family!
Tickets available from SSJBC - £2 per person
Renew SSJ Youth Cafe
Renew SSJ Youth Cafe takes place every Friday in term time from 6.30pm - 8pm at SSJBC for those in school years 6 - 13.
A registration form will need to be completed by a parent or guardian on the first visit.
Cost £2 per young person + money to spend at the tuck shop.
SSJ Community Choir - every Thursday
The Community Choir meets weekly at 7pm on Thursday evenings at SSJBC led by Ian.
This is an amateur choir for people of all ages and abilities who just enjoy singing so come along and have some fun! 🙂
Men's Breakfasts
Something for the men! Come and enjoy a full English breakfast @ 8.30am - for fellas of any age on the following Sa🙂
- 27th August
- 17th September
- 22nd October
No set charge but donations greatly appreciated
Please let Sue know if you plan to come by the Thursday before the breakfast - so we don't run out of eggs!
Community Lunches
Our popular 3 course Community Lunches are now in full swing - the lunch is served at midday and is priced at £7 per person.
Future dates as follows (usually the last Thursday of month)
- 25th August
- 29th September
- 27th October
Everyone welcome but advance booking essential 🙂
SSJBC hosts Rollin Rock Cafe!
Music and arts based activities run by creative specialists with time to talk in a non judgemental environment to people with lived experiences of mental health and well-being struggles. 11.30am - 12.30pm on the following dates:
- 16th August
- 6th September
Full list of dates here
Covenant Pledges 2022
Please complete your Pledge Template place it in a sealed envelope with your name & address on, then post it to SSJBC.
Your envelope will be hung on our cross and at the end of 2022 your envelope will be posted back to you - still unopened - only you and God know what you promised before Him....
Collecting @ SSJBC
At SSJBC we collect items all year round which many of us throw away - these help us to support two very good causes Air Ambulance and BMS World Mission.
We will also be collecting again for the Food Bank for harvest time 2022 - simply drop your items in any weekday between 10am - 12 noon!
Please do support us if you are able 🙂
Safeguarding
At SSJBC we are committed to creating a safe and rewarding environment where all are welcome to come, hear and experience the Gospel message.
As such we have a robust Safeguarding Policy based on Baptist Union guidelines to ensure that everyone is treated with dignity and respect.
Thank You to our Financial Supporters
