We hope you’re excited about the Saint James Weekend! It’s a precious opportunity for us to spend time away from our usual busy-ness, time in God’s word as we listen to Jesus and time together as we deepen our relationships. If you’ve been to Ashburnham Place before, you’ll know it’s a wonderful setting, with space to roam and beautiful surroundings to enjoy.
We’re delighted to welcome Andrew Sach as our guest speaker this year. Andrew serves at Grace Church Greenwich and as a tutor at the Cornhill Training Course. He’s a regular conference speaker and the author of several widely-read books. Over the weekend, Andrew will be opening up Matthew 5–7, helping us explore the life-shaping teaching of Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount. There’ll be a fun-packed programme for our youth & children as well (expect campfires, games, swimming in the lake – and more!).
Whoever you are: young or old, newcomer or part-of-the-furniture, you’ll be made to feel welcome. So: book your place now and let’s pray that God will grow us in our walk with Jesus and strengthen us in our relationships with one another. We really hope you can join us.
With love in Christ
To fund the weekend, we are asking for donations from anyone who would like to support it (whether or not you can come). Please think about what you can contribute. Any monies left over will be put towards the ongoing mission of Saint James.
For information on how to donate, please see below.
We don’t want cost to be a barrier for anyone to attend. We won’t be charging for anyone coming. Please just book your place.
To fund the weekend, we are asking for donations from anyone who would like to support it (whether or not you can come). Please think about what you can contribute. Any monies left over will be put towards the ongoing mission of Saint James.
Lots of people will be driving, and trying to leave as early as possible to avoid the worst of the traffic going around the M25.
For those who would prefer not to drive there is a free coach leaving Gerrards Cross at 12:30pm. To reserve a place please email Anne and Ian Scott, .
Alternatively, you may be able to share a lift with a friend, do speak to others at church. If you’re coming down on the Train to Battle, please let us know, , if we can help to arrange a lift.
Bookings close on Tuesday, 26th May so that we can finalise numbers with the venue.
For those not able to join us for The Saint James Weekend there will be one service, everyone together, in Gerrards Cross at 10am. There will be no service in Fulmer at 10am, or in Gerrards Cross at 5:30pm.
Please feel free to arrive from midday. Ashburnham Place is open to the public during the day time, there’s more information about the grounds, the Orangery and much more here: ashburnham.org.uk.
Registration for the weekend will start at 4pm, when you’ll be able to find your accommodation.
If you arrive early there’ll be some information and activities available at the Prayer Room.
Ian and Anne Scott are leading the planning team. Please contact them at .
If during your travel you need to contact someone at Ashburnham you can contact Annd and Ian on 07872 992995 / 07818 550872
The Saint James Weekend 2026 is a DONATION ONLY event. We are relying on those who feel able to support this financially to fund it.
Your donation towards the cost of the weekend would be greatly appreciated, whether or not you plan to come. Approximately £220 covers the cost of an adult; £110 the cost of a child (5-17 yrs). We do not get charged for children under 5 years old. There are three ways to make a donation:
Online, telephone or mobile app
As this is a donation only event, we can recover tax through GiftAid. Please complete a gift aid form and let us know about your gift.
You can make a secure online donation through Stewardship. You’ll enter a few details to enable them to process your gift. Setting up an account will enable you to make future payments more quickly.
Alternatively you can use Give a Little to donate.
As this is a donation only event, we can recover tax through GiftAid. Please complete a gift aid form and let us know about your gift.
Please make any cheques or vouchers payable to;
“PCC of St James Gerrards Cross and Fulmer”.
Please write on the back ‘SJWeekend’
As this is a donation only event, we can recover tax through GiftAid. Please complete a gift aid form and let us know about your gift.
Details of your giving will be treated as strictly confidential. Only the Planned Christian Giving (PCG) Co-Ordinator and Secretary know the names of those who are giving . To see our privacy statement: saintjames.org.uk/privacy.
The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of St James Gerrards Cross With St James Fulmer is a registered charity (no. 1129332) whose registered office is at: Saint James Church, Oxford Road, Gerrards Cross, Bucks. SL9 7DJ
