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 101 - 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 2023 is Psalm 46:10
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 🙂
During COVID we pre-recorded our Sunday services and there are a great selection to watch on YouTube or via DVD on request.
Children & Youth
Godly Play is the way that we usually 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!
"Souper" Thursdays
Come and join us for a soup & bread lunch as we explore the Bible together in a friendly and safe environment.
Every 1st & 3rd Thursday of the month at 12.15pm.
Everyone welcome - especially those who are seeking 🙂
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 cuppa and a chat, maybe do some colouring or play draughts, or just sit and "be" in our prayer area. Everyone welcome including the little ones 🙂
(Closed on Bank Holidays)
Chair Exercise Group @ Renew SSJ
Physical health and mobility is important for everyone regardless of age - so we have invited Jake from JG Fitness to hold his seated exercise & mobility group (£3 per session) every Monday (not Bank Holidays) from 11 - 11.45am.
We are open from 10am - 12 noon so come and enjoy a cuppa and make some new friends 🙂
Crafting with Claire @ Renew SSJ
Come along and get creative!
Most Wednesdays between 10am - 12 noon @ Renew SSJ, 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 🙂
Knitting & Crochet Group @ Renew SSJ
Come and join this friendly new group which takes place on Fridays between 10am - 12 noon where skills are shared, and creativity encouraged.
Everyone welcome - beginners especially welcome 😊
Long COVID Peer Support Group
Are you or someone you love affected by Long COVID?
If so, then why join our new Peer Support Group run in conjunction with SHINE Lincolnshire which will run weekly on Thursday's from 10th August (not the last Thursday of the month)
We would love to see you 🙂
Digital Skills Experts
On the last Friday of the month SSJBC welcomes the Digital Skills experts from Tonic Health who are available to help with any specific problems you may have with your laptop, tablet or mobile phone.
So please do pop along - all with a cuppa of course ☕️
SSJ Community Choir - every Thursday
The Community Choir meets most weeks 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 - newcomers welcome but please do call first just to confirm it is taking place.
Community Lunches
Our popular 3-course Community Lunch is usually the last Thursday of the month at midday and costs £7 per person. The next few date is as follows:
- 26th October
Early booking essential 🙂
Men's Breakfasts
Something for the fellas! Come and enjoy a full English breakfast @ 8.30am - for fellas of any age 🙂
- 18th November
- 16th December
No set charge but donations greatly appreciated
Please let Nigel know if you plan to come by the Thursday before the breakfast - so we don't run out of eggs!
Film Night!
We are pleased to be hosting our fourt Film Night @ SSJBC where we will show a film for all the fam
We are not allowed to share the title but if you would like to know more please do pop in and ask.
There is no admission charge, but donations are appreciated and refreshments will be available - I do hope you can come
Matinee Performance & Cream Tea - 21st October
Led by our very own Ian Collins, we are pleased to welcome back Sutton Bridge Players for a matinee performance of their latest play 'A Little Less Conversation'
This will be followed by a cream tea - please do call or email Sue to book your place.
As usual, no set cost but donations appreciated 🙂
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
