Dalby Church : Who we are :
​Dalby Village  :   A Slice of Dalby  :  Charities We Support  :

                               Never believe that a few caring people can’t change the world. For, indeed, that’s all who ever have.              Margaret Mead

Our Mission statement :
     “To live with the presence of God in our hearts and loving kindness in our lives.”

If you have any queries, or would like to join us in what we do, or would like to receive regular updates on events                      and activities, please contact us so that we can put you onto our mailing list : cherylcousins@manx.net 

             We are a small church with a big vision                                 and a wonderful community!

As part of the Parish of the West Coast we work in conjunction with our five sister churches to implement Parish and Diocesan Policies. ...... whist exploring and developing our own individual character and personality linked with that of our local community and the natural environment and heritage of this place. 
On a daily basis our church is locally managed, and organised solely by volunteers and runs 100% from donations given, and funds raised.

​The daily management of our church is through our Local Church Steering Group (The LCC)             An amazing group of lovely people all members of our worshiping church who meet once a month as we chat about :
Overseeing the mission, the development of Spirituality and outreach of our church,
Implementing our Eco Church and Fairtrade policies,
Developing community outreach and initiatives, meeting points and pastoral support
Overseeing the ongoing maintenance and restoration of the building; 
Ensuring we have the finances to implement our budget!
Ensuring our safeguarding policy; health and safety, risk assessment etc are adhered to.
Acting as Trustees for the Community Hub Project  
...and reporting to and liaising with the Parochial Church Council of the Parish of the West Coast.


The events and fundraising activities for the restoration and maintenance of the building are organised through"The Friends of St James Dalby"    an equally amazing group of Church and community members who work together with love and laughter to host at least one social event every month ( and have done for over 30 somethings years!) to help maintain our on-going building projects and overall restoration of our much loved, but quite historic,church building! They area brilliant and generous team who give continual time, energy and enthusiasm, organising our on going diary of Events. 

A tenth of all our funds raised through the Friends events are given each year to a Manx charity working on the Island, and a Manx Charity operating overseas, the rest goes to Dalby Church Restoration Fund. 

As a Parish church  we’re licensed for weddings, funerals, baptisms
and thanks -giving services for the birth of a child. 

The schoolrooms are available for hire for meetings, parties and functions:
Please get in touch with Pauline if you would like more details or to book a date!  

Treasurer:                     Carol Gates
​Secretary :                     Neil Evans
Safeguarding Officer:    Neil Evans
​Events Coordinator        Margy Killey

​Wardens:                       Margy Killey
                                      Pauline Killey
Local Wardens:             Rosemary Evans
                                      Judiyth Clague
​Local Minister:               Cheryl Cousins

Our vision for Dalby Church:

• To know the Source of all love in God and to share that love with the whole of Creation and with our neighbour, wherever they may be.
• To be a light in the community; a gateway to the presence of God, through who we are, as well as what we do. Where we support one another and grow together, developing our gifts and abilities through worship, unity and fellowship. That we may live truly as the Community of Christ.
• To develop Christian Knowledge: equipping our members to deepen their faith, to love and serve God through daily worship, meditation, prayer and study. For adults and children to come to know God through the discipleship journey of living the way of Jesus.
• To maintain a sacred building: that speaks of welcome and hospitality, whilst providing an environment of worship and prayer, sanctuary, peace, assurance & hope in a changing world.
• To foster community: creating unity through hospitality, sharing ideas, empowering others, providing support and facilities, and a meeting place for a range of events and activities for everyone, a place where people can gather in a safe, friendly, moral and ethical environment.
• To encourage fellowship, welcoming everyone of all ages, beliefs and culture so that they feel involved and part of our community; developing friendship and support to all in need, both mentally, physically and spiritually
• To demonstrate Christian principles of seeking justice and equality for all through promoting and living out a change in stewardship and financial practice, ecological sustainability, and respect and compassion for the whole of Gods’ creation by change of life styles, campaigning and working for local and global justice.
• To put our words into action through our commitment to Fairtrade, the Eco Church initiative, and The UNESCO Biosphere Pledge.
•  To maintain our shared culture, Manx heritage and traditions that we may value and respect our own rural traditions and environment and work to promote and celebrate  them within our local and wider community​.

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