Local Community

Our committment to the Local Community is the second of three key areas in our vision.

We aim to:

• Build relationships within our community and our different spheres of activity.

• Co-operate with other churches and local organisations to discover the needs of the people of Didsbury and develop appropriate action.

• Increase care for the needy and marginalised and show the love of Jesus in word and deed.

• Use our buildings as a resource for community activities.

Didsbury Coffee Concerts
Most every other Saturday, September to July, 11am at Emmanuel Church
Concerts, featuring students or alumni from RNCM, begin at 11.00 am and normally finish at about 12.30 pm. Coffee and croissants are sold during the interval. The ground coffee, specially blended for these concerts, is simply unbeatable.

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Lunches
Every day, 1pm at Emmanuel Church
Hot meals for those unable to provide for themselves.

For more information, or if you would like to volunteer your help, email office@stjamesandemmanuel.org or telephone the Parish Office on 0161 445 7863.

Provision of meeting rooms for local groups
Various buildings and rooms available for hire
A wide variety of local groups currently use our facilities, including NCT, AA, Didsbury Civic Society, Sally Owens School of Dancing.

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Parish Project
The parish has begun a major building project that will provide new facilities to better resource its current activities, help fulfil key elements of its Renewed Vision and offer opportunities to involve the local community.

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Mission Links
St James and Emmanuel support individuals and organisations working locally.

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Didsbury C of E Primary School
The school is the responsibility of the parish of St James and Emmanuel. It is a one-form entry school for children from 5 to 11 years of age, with a separate nursery.

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