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St James is a vibrant, inclusive church and community hub in Leith. Through our Building Links campaign, we’re raising funds to ensure our building continues to serve as a welcoming space for all.
Your donation will help us:
Create a more accessible and climate-conscious space
Support community groups, especially those least able to pay
Strengthen our mission of radical welcome, creative expression, and social justice
Every gift makes a difference.
Click here to Give to contribute or start your own fundraiser, and consider adding Gift Aid to boost your impact. For standing orders or payroll giving, contact our Treasurer at treasurer@stjamesleith.org.uk.
On behalf of the growing number of communities that benefit from St James, thank you
Some of the organisations we have links with and support
L'Arche
The St James Congregation has a commitment to working with, and having a close connection to, the Leith L’Arche community and shares with it the annual Stations of the Cross walk from the Skein House beside Leith Links across the St James Church building. L'Arche Community
The Well
Partnering with charities Safer by Sound and Inspiring Leith, a small team from St James provide an inclusive, monthly ‘dry’ open mike nigh for those in recovery, offering a safe and welcoming space
Music with Graeme
A bi-weekly music session for adults with learning difficulties, followed by a weekly community lunch hosted by St. James and members of the L’Arche community.
Sacro
In partnership with Sacro and a small team from St. James, we offer hospitality and support one evening a week.Women experiencing outdoor sexual exploitation (sex workers)
Siloam
Siloam is a weekly contemplative prayer event open to all. Every Thursday 2.00 - 2.45pm
Followed by refreshments
"Go, wash in the pool of Siloam"...he went and washed and came back able to see" (John 9:7).
Phelan Dance
An established Leith institution, offering quality dance tuition to children aged 5 to 16 years old
The Baha’i community
Working with various immigrant communities, offering support for families with children, homework assistance, and English coaching
Building Bridges
Leith-based charity, led by Pall Singh, a member of St James,, promoting interculturalism through various community activities.
The Lithuanian community
Meeting weekly to practice traditional Lithuanian dance, host film nights, and celebrate Lithuanian cultural events.
The Wider World
In addition to our direct work with the Leith Community, we give 10% of our annual income to support other charities - those providing humanitarian support across the world, and local charities such as The Cyrenians and the Bethany Trust who work with and support homeless people. In 2024 our giving these charities was around £7,000
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