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 are also continuing to record a service for those unable to attend and this is available 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!
Sunday's in May - June
Due to Sue & Arnie's holiday there are a couple of changes to our service times during May & June - please see the image to the left.
St James Parish Church is just over the road from SSJBC so please do join us when we join them on 5th June
Pre-recorded services will recommence for 26th June 🙂
SSJBC Home Groups - Thursdays @ 7pm
Would you like to explore your faith in a more relaxed setting - then maybe a home group is for you!
Home Groups are a great opportunity to get to know each other, providing a chance to talk and pray as well as exploring people’s thoughts on key topics – all in a safe environment 🙂
Call Chrissy on 07522 445409 for
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 topical craft for everyone to try.
The craft will then be available for the rest of the week so why not pop in and give it a try - over a cuppa of course 🙂
Renew SSJ School Run Cuppa Stop from 8.45am
A Tuesday term-time activity aimed particularly at parents who drop the children off at school - but as usual everyone is welcome.
Toys are available for pre-school children and gentle crafts are available for everyone to enjoy.
Why not pop in for a cuppa and a chill out!
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 and .
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 at 7pm on Thursday evenings at SSJBC led by Ian it will run weekly from 19th May.
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 🙂
- Saturday 21st May
- Saturday 18th June
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 will recommence on 30th June. The lunch is at midday and is priced at £7 per person.
Future dates as follows (usually the last Thursday of month)
- 28th July
- 25th August
- 29th September
Everyone welcome but advance booking essential 🙂
Flower Arranging Workshops @ Renew SSJ
Come and join Ann Clayton as she leads 4 workshops to help you create some wonderful flower displays. 10.30am - 12 noon on the following Mondays @ Renew SSJ:
- 30th May - demonstration
- 13th June - workshop
- 20th June - workshop
- 27th June - workshop
Book your place with Chrissy 07522 445409
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:
- 24th May
- 14th June
- 28th June
Full list of dates here
Digital Skills Training @ Renew SSJ
SSJBC is pleased to be working with Tonic Health to provide Digital Skills Training with a light sandwich lunch on Friday's as shown in the image to the left.
Bring your own tablet, laptop or phone or use one of theirs, and let Ian, Kyle & Corey make technology simple 🙂
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
