Ocle Pychard St James

This Parish is registered with the Parish Giving Scheme which allows you to give to this Parish securely and safely online. Please click 'Regular Giving' to set up a monthly, quarterly, or annual Direct Debit or ‘One-Off Gift’ to make a single gift using your Debit, Credit Card or Apple/Google Pay wallet.

Welcome to our Church.

One of the really important ways that each of us lives our faith and participates in the mission of the Church is through the act of giving.

While there is joy in the spontaneity of a one-off gift when the Spirit moves us, it is regular giving that offers a prayerful expression of faith in action. Regular giving sustains our churches and helps us to plan for the future. That is why many of our churches are members of the Parish Giving Scheme (PGS).

The team at PGS makes it safe and easy for you to give, and just as safe and easy for your church to receive. Every pound you donate goes to the church of your choice along with any gift aid claimed on behalf of taxpayers. The system is free from time-consuming admin for church staff and volunteers. There’s also an option for you to increase your gift annually to keep pace with the rising cost of living, with the peace of mind that you can adjust your donation at any time if your circumstances change.

Now, with the addition of a simple and secure online process, there are three easy ways to donate to your church through the PGS; you can set up your Direct Debit online, by telephone, or you can fill in a gift form at church.

The PGS has proved an invaluable lifeline to many of our parishes throughout this very difficult time where many churches that have traditionally relied on cash donations and fundraising, and have received virtually no income. Please consider joining the scheme today and supporting your parish church. Even a small gift will make a difference.

The parish of Ocle Pychard is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer(s), PSOs. The Diocese of Hereford's safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) who advise our PSOs. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DSA. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services.