The parishParish Area with its own church, served by a priest who has the spiritual care of all those living within it. The system evolved gradually, reaching completion by the 13th century church of SaintSaint In the New Testament applied to all Christians. Later used of those who were martyred or showed exceptional holiness and whose status was confirmed by the church. The practice of venerating the saints and their relics and asking for their intercessions (prayers) can be observed from the second and third centuries onward and played a central role in popular medieval religion. James was built in 1866 as the seaside village of Arnside began to grow and develop. Its peaceful, domestic setting offers a place of refuge, peace and prayer, with its wealth of stained glass windows adorning the east and south sides of the building – particularly impressive on a sunny morning or afternoon.