You will find listed here all upcoming services and other public events.
Come and hang out, drink coffee, do some art, get advice, or just get out of the house. All welcome!
In the hall at the far end of the church—either come through the church, or round the outside. If you want someone to meet you beforehand, get in touch with Danny Simpson (dannys.ds39@gmail.com) Fr Daniel (sjuncurate@gmail.com).
See our flyer.
Join locals to work on the Meadow, in the church grounds by Auckland Road.
Free class – just turn up.
Weekly choir practice in the church hall for those with any level of singing experience, led by Katie Rose.
More details on this page.
St John’s has begun a junior choir, which sings at our worship twice a month.
All children of seven years or older are welcome – contact the Parish Administrator Rachel Rae (sjunoffice@gmail.com) for more details.
They rehearse once a week, on a Friday evening.
The weekly rehearsal for our choir, which sings at two services most Sundays. If you’re interested in joining, please contact the Assistant Director of Music, Joe Matthews (josephmvmatthews@gmail.com).
A simple service of Holy Communion
Join us on the third Saturday of the month for an hour of prayer before the Blessed Sacrament in preparation for our worship on Sunday, followed by Evening Prayer.
Service of Holy Communion with choir
Join us in the Lady Chapel for half an hour of praying using the rosary. Don’t worry if you don’t have your own – there will be spares.
Choral Evensong from the Book of Common Prayer, with music from our choir. On the first Sunday of the month, Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament follows.
On the last Sunday of the month, and throughout August and part of September, the choir is on holiday. A simpler form of evensong is sung by the whole congregation.
A social prescribing initiative in the hall.
“Meditation is simple, being simple means being ourselves. It means passing beyond self-consciousness, self-analysis and self-rejection.”
Laurence Freeman
Free meditation session in the vestry at St John’s. All are welcome.
While the basis of this form of meditation is Christian, people of all religions and none also regularly attend and find coming together in a group for silent meditation very beneficial to their well being.
In partnership with our local GP surgery, St John’s hosts a weekly yoga class for the health and well-being of our community. Free of charge – all welcome.
The class takes place in the church hall.
“Meditation is simple, being simple means being ourselves. It means passing beyond self-consciousness, self-analysis and self-rejection.”
Laurence Freeman
Free meditation session in the vestry at St John’s. All are welcome.
While the basis of this form of meditation is Christian, people of all religions and none also regularly attend and find coming together in a group for silent meditation very beneficial to their well being.
A simple service of Holy Communion followed by coffee
Come and hang out, drink coffee, do some art, get advice, or just get out of the house. All welcome!
In the hall at the far end of the church—either come through the church, or round the outside. If you want someone to meet you beforehand, get in touch with Danny Simpson (dannys.ds39@gmail.com) Fr Daniel (sjuncurate@gmail.com).
See our flyer.
