Events

Celtic Prayer Service

24th of September, 29th of October*, 26th of November, 28th of January. This evening prayer service is written in the style and spiritual purview of the Celtic tradition. A tradition steeped in imagination, symbolism and of God's glory in all of creation. The service on the 29th of October includes an All Souls service.

The Patronal Service

The Patronal Festival of St James will be held in July 2026. This is the annual celebration dedicated to St James, the Patron Saint of this Church. It is usually followed by Pimms & Pudding in the churchyard.

Devon Historic Churches Trust Cream Tea Event

Once a year St James Church, supported by members of the Jacobstowe Community group, organise a cream tea event in the Church supporting Devon Historic Churches Trust. It is held on Devon Historic Church Day on the second Saturday in September each year. For 2026 it will be the 12th September starting 2pm.

Harvest Thanksgiving Service

Harvest Service Celebrating Harvest and the Season of Creation. This service planned to be held on Thursday the 2nd of October 2026 starting at 7.00pm. The service will be followed by a bring & share supper. There will also be a collection of non-perishable food for the local food bank. Poster available in the Gallery for your own use!

Christmas Carol Service

Join us for our traditional 9 Lessons & Carols, currently planned for the Wednesday 10th December 2025 starting at 7pm. Followed by mulled wine and mince pies.

Christmas Services

Our Cribb Service for 2026 is at Exbourne Church starting at 4pm Christmas Eve. All are most welcome. Christmas Day service is at St James, Jacobstowe at 10am

Raising Funds For our chosen charity & The Church

Christmas Mini Craft Fayre

St James Church Jacobstowe Christmas Mini Craft Fayre. Will be occurring on the 29th of November at 2pm

Meetings

Dates for 2026 are as follows: PCC Meetings : 11th of February, 12th of March, 3rd of June and September currently TBC AGM : 12th of March All at 7pm.