You will find listed here all upcoming services and other public events.
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 (dannys.ds39@gmail.com) or Fr Daniel (sjuncurate@gmail.com).
See our flyer.
Join Clare Goff and others to work on the Meadow, in the church grounds by Auckland Road.
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.
Weekly choir practice in the church hall for those with any level of singing experience, led by Katie Rose.
More details on this page.
We would love to invite you to join us at our end of term Christmas Singing Party on 13th December from 8pm to 9pm in the Church Hall at St John the Evangelist for singing and seasonal snacks.Christmas starts here!
Join the London Mozart Players and special guests The Croydon Citadel Band of the Salvation Army, the choirs and orchestras from Rockmount and Cypress Primary Schools and The Crisis Skylight Choir for a festive concert of seasonal music with carols for all and mulled wine! The warm and welcoming church of St John the Evangelist in Upper Norwood plays host to this wonderful concert for all the family, so grab your santa hats and come along!
Programme includes: In the Bleak Midwinter, Jingle Bell Rock, Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas, Sleigh Ride, Brahms’ Hungarian Dance, Schumann’s Träumerei and many more.
In support of CRISIS.
Service of Holy Communion with choir
This year’s Advent course focuses on Mental Health and Wellbeing.
- On 2nd December Fr Andrew will speak about mental health and spirituality
- On 9th December Keith Christie and Christine Brown will speak about addiction
- On 16th December Fr Tom will speak about mental health and the Gospel according to Luke
A simple lunch will be provided, for which monetary donations are invited.
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.
Christian meditation session
Free entry, singalong carols, raffle, refreshments…
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.
Christian meditation session
