Weddings, Baptisms & Funerals
The moments that matter, held here
Whether you are a regular member of our church family or not, we are always delighted to be involved in the important, life-changing events of your life.
If you live in our parish, are on our electoral roll, or have other qualifying connections, then you are entitled to be baptised, married and buried at St James. We would, of course, love to see you here at other times too.
Weddings
Marriage at St James
We welcome enquiries about getting married at St James, and look forward to getting to know you and to helping make your wedding day a very special occasion.
We can help you arrange a vicar and an organist, and we have a team of flower arrangers happy to discuss your requirements. We can also arrange for the church bells to ring. The church seats between 100 and 110 people. Fees for weddings are set annually by the Church of England, so please ask when you enquire.
To marry here, you should be able to say yes to one of these
- You live in the parish
- You have at some time lived in the parish
- You were baptised at St James
- You were confirmed at St James
- You are on the electoral roll of the church
- You have worshipped at St James for at least 6 months
- Your parents have lived in the parish for at least 6 months
- Your parents or grandparents were married at St James
St James does not have its own toilets, so you may wish to hire the Village Hall for your guests.
Baptisms & Christenings
Welcoming a new member
Christenings take place either as part of our normal morning service on the fourth Sunday of the month, or as separate family events at 12.15pm on the second or fourth Sundays.
If you would like to talk about having your child christened at St James, please talk to Revd Sue, and we will arrange to talk it through with you.
Confirmation
A step on the journey of faith
If you would like to join us on our journey of faith through confirmation, please contact the Reverend Sue Fairhurst, and we will tell you more about preparing for confirmation.
Funerals
A dignified farewell
Funerals take place both here in church and at the crematorium. It is possible to be buried, or to have ashes interred, in our churchyard if you have an appropriate connection to St James. Our churchwardens will be able to advise you.
It is never too early to start thinking about funeral planning. If you would like a copy of the 'Ideas for my funeral service' booklet, just ask one of the churchwardens. Revd Sue would also be very happy to chat to you if you have any questions.
Our parish
Are you in the parish?
Our parish covers Old Milverton village and the surrounding roads. If your address is on the list below, you have a qualifying connection to St James.
If you are not sure which parish you live in, the 'A Church Near You' website is very helpful.
Check on A Church Near You
The roads of our parish
Old Milverton Road
From the brook by the allotments up towards the village
Old Milverton Village
All properties
Old Milverton Lane
All properties
Stoneleigh Road
Up to the roundabout with Bericote Lane
Kenilworth Road
Properties on both sides, between Northumberland Road and Chesford Bridge (to the Ramada Hotel)
Hill Wotton Road
The three properties just off Kenilworth Road (the boundary is the river)
Sandy Lane
Both directions, up to and including North Leamington School but no further
Bericote Road
All properties on the south side of the road
Westhill Road
All properties on the south side, until just before Westhill House
Range Meadow Close
All properties
Hopton Crofts
All properties except the first two houses on the right, and the two cul-de-sacs on the left
Guys Cliffe Avenue
The houses on the left-hand side beyond Range Meadow Close
Crowden Drive
Some houses at the closed end of the road
Almond Avenue
Some houses at the closed end of the road
Park Road
Some houses at the closed end of the road
Garway Close
Some houses at the closed end of the road