The church of St James the Great dates from the 13th 14th and 15th centuries, though earlier churches probably stood on this site. All that remains of the 13th century site is the North wall of the chancel with its Early English lancet windows.

In 1857 major restoration of the chancel took place. Further restoration of the nave and aisle roofs took place in the 1890s, and at this time pews were removed and parquet flooring installed. Reordering of the west end took place between 2008-10 when heating, WCs a kitchenette and warmable room were created and new oak screens installed. This was funded through local fundraising and charitable trusts.

In 2022 a National Heritage Lottery Fund grant enabled the leaking roofs and water-damaged timbers to be repaired. In addition the church pledged to make the history of the building more accessible to the community and visitors by digitising paper records, and working in partnership with Dementia Support South Lincs to record a unique audio trail.

In 2009 the Aslackby Church community were winners of Country Life Magazine’s Village Church for Village Life Award. At St James’s, everybody is welcomed and invited to feel part of the church community.

Community events and services form a large part of church life. The church is open to visitors every day and a weekly CoffeeStop on Tuesdays 10-12 is a great place for the community to gather and chat. Services featuring our famous afternoon teas are very popular.

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For Baptisms, Weddings and Funerals, please contact Maria Fryer (Benefice Administrator)  billingboroughgroup@gmail.com