Baptism is the start of a Christian journey, the entrance to the church. Before every baptism you will receive a visit to explain the meaning of baptism, what to expect in the service and answer any questions you may have. Baptisms are held at 12:15 on any Sunday in either Church. To arrange a baptism please call the Parish Office or come to speak to the Vicar after a church service.
Weddings can be held in either church, providing the couple can show an established connection with the parish - if you are not sure if you qualify, or would like further details and booking information, please contact the parish office, or speak to one of the clergy after a service.
The Mothers Union is an international Anglican organisation. They have outreach projects reaching social need all over the world as well as England and local concerns. Originally formed to promote the value of a stable marriage and Christian family life, Mothers Union now focuses on Christian action and outreach. Anyone is welcome to join the group – male/female, single/married/divorced. The mother’s union have a very varied program with a variety of speakers and is very welcoming to newcomers. St James’ Mothers Union meets every 3rd Monday at 2:30 in Oaks Storer Hall (adjacent to the Church).
The Oaks Tea Dance provides modern sequence dancing with new dances being taught under expert leadership and instruction every 1st, 2nd and 4th Monday of every month at 4pm in Oaks Storer Hall (adjacent to the Church). We have an interval during which tea and biscuits is available. Everyone is welcome. All you need to do is to turn up on the day. The charge is £1.50 per session. The Oaks-in-Charnwood Old Time Dance Club offer Old Tyme and Modern Sequence dancing every Monday evening from 7:30 – 9:30pm in the Oaks Storer Hall. We welcome all age groups and experience. The charge is £1.50 per session with an annual membership fee of £1.00.
The Senior Citizens (anyone over 60!) meets alternate Tuesday’s at 2pm in the Oaks Storer Hall. We currently have 60 members, but there is always room for more! Meetings in the hall are based on friendly afternoons of dominoes, cards and bingo plus a break for tea and biscuits. We arrange five coach trips each year and these, coupled with an Easter Tea and Christmas Lunch make up an interesting and varied programme. The yearly subscription is £3 and there is an additional charge of £1.50 per session, which includes the bus fare from Shepshed to the Hall. (£1.00 if you make your own way!). This is a thriving and popular group!
For those interested in gardens and plants, this club is a must. The club’s season runs from March to November with a varied programme of interesting and knowledgeable speakers for indoor meetings in the spring and autumn, and garden visits in the summer. A year’s subscription costs £6. We are always pleased to welcome new members to our meetings.
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