The clergy are often out and about, visiting the sick or housebound. They are invited and welcomed into our local schools to lead or take assemblies or to talk to the children in lessons. They also visit local hospitals, prisons, etc. St. James's also has a Parish visitors group who are parishioners who have trained under the Diocese of London Parish Visiting Scheme to assist the priest by undertaking various ministries. See our Parish Visitors page for more information on this group. The clergy and lay people also take Sunday afternoon services at Teddington Hospital, Marling Court and Laurel Dene.

A special Children's Eucharist on Mothering Sunday is always a happy and well attended occasion with gifts of flowers for all the 'mums'. Sometimes, afterwards some of our young parishioners visit Laurel Dene to give flowers to the residents. The children enjoy the occasion as much as the older people, and their visit is much appreciated.

The ministry of music is an extremely important part of our parish’s life and witness. In this, as in many regards, the church is a major focus in the local community. The layout of the church, its fine acoustics and the facilities of the adjacent Church Hall all make St. James's an excellent venue for musical events. See our Recitals and Concerts page for more information about this.

Our uniformed groups are always welcomed into the church and they often assist in the informal services on the first Sunday of the month. Local schools visit to learn about the church to help with their RE work. One little girl's response to Brian's question as to what goes in the font was "Is it Perrier?" Religious Education students from St Mary's College, Strawberry Hill also have also visited the church. It is wonderful that St. James's is able to inspire and educate such a wide age range.

The well equipped Church Hall is very well used. Among some of the regular users are the Nursery School, the Keep Fit Class, children's dance classes, the Fuchsia Society and the New Endeavour club for older people.