All are welcome to attend this event. It is a Bereavement Service with Fr Andrew, Fr Tom & Danny Simpson with Prayers, a Short Act of Rememberance and an Opportunity to Talk about Loss. Please email sjunoffice@gmail.com marked for the attention of Danny to secure your place. On arrival you will need to give your […]
by Fr Andrew Wilson The World Health Organisation has been saying for some time that anxiety and depression are fast becoming the most prevalent challenge to the world’s well-being. Even in “normal” times it is estimated that about one in four of us will have some sort of challenge to our mental well-being at some […]
by Sara Spillett Last week I was invited to the foodbank warehouse, situated in St Margaret’s Church, Barcombe Avenue. Norwood and Brixton Foodbank operate out of here, having moved in the last 6 months, and the scale of the operation is much bigger than I thought. (Waterloo are also operating out of this site, plus […]
If you’ve ever attended a St John’s Quiz Night in the past, you will know that they are the best possible combination of erudition, friendship, fun and bitter rivalry. So, before Fr Daniel leaves us, we’ve persuaded him to don his Quizmaster’s robes one last time to lead us in an evening of online quizzing this […]
During the lockdown, lots of charities and community groups are functioning differently, and lots of new initiatives have sprung up to provide the help that’s needed. If you, or someone you know, needs help, have a look through the information below. There’s also information here about how to volunteer, if you are able. Croydon Voluntary […]
Norwood & Brixton Foodbank are still running, and they need your help more than ever right now! Although the distribution points are not operating, food vouchers are still being issued over the phone (ring Fr Daniel or Fr John if you need one) and food packages are being delivered to people’s homes. If you usually […]
Easter is approaching, and one of the ways we celebrate is with Easter eggs! Many local families can’t afford to buy Easter eggs for their children, so we’re raising money to donate 150 Fairtrade Easter eggs to the Norwood and Brixton Foodbank. Please donate through this Just Giving link, and bring some joy to local […]
The St John’s pantomime (Cinderella) was a great success a few weekends ago, raising around £3,000. Members of the congregation and people from the local community joined forces, rehearsing most Sundays since September. As well as the cast, who gave up so much of their time to make it a success, thanks are due to […]
The House of Bishops recently released a ‘pastoral statement’ on civil partnerships which has been much ridiculed in the press. At St John’s we would like to reaffirm our commitment to the vision of Inclusive Church, of which we are a member: “We believe in inclusive Church – a church which celebrates and affirms every […]
The 2019 St John’s Pantomime is coming soon, with three performances of Cinderella to delight young and old: Friday 24th January at 7.30pm Saturday 25th January at 6pm Sunday 26th January at 2pm Directed and performed by members of St John’s and friends from the local community, with Fr Daniel on the piano. Book your […]
We believe in inclusive Church - a church which celebrates and affirms every person and does not discriminate. We will continue to challenge the church where it continues to discriminate against people on grounds of disability, economic power, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, learning disability, mental health, neurodiversity, or sexuality. We believe in a Church which welcomes and serves all people in the name of Jesus Christ; which is scripturally faithful; which seeks to proclaim the Gospel afresh for each generation; and which, in the power of the Holy Spirit, allows all people to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Jesus Christ.
