"Come! All Ye Faithful!"
Advent & Christmas
Join us this festive season at St John’s, Upper Norwood, for inspiring services, joyful events, and meaningful ways to give back to our community. From reflective Advent moments to festive Christmas celebrations, there’s something for everyone—explore our full schedule of events below!
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St John's Day
Saturday 27th December | 12 PM
Join us as we celebrate our Patronal Festival with a High Mass for St John the Evangelist, followed by lunch. -
New Year 2026
Thursday 1st January | 12 PM
Join us at Noon for a High Mass on New Year's Day as we celebrate the Naming and Circumcision of Jesus.
Followed by a pub lunch.
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Epiphany
Sunday 4th January | 10:30 AM + 6 PM
10.30 AM: High Mass for Epiphany. All ages are welcome.
6 PM: Epiphany Carol Service, followed by festive refreshments.
JOIN THE TEAM
There are so many ways to join our community and make this Christmas season truly special. Whether you’d like to lend a hand, share your talents, or support our work, we would love to have you on the team.
St John’s is committed to keeping its building open seven days a week, with a vibrant programme of services, concerts, community lunches, toddler groups, refugee cafés, and activities for children and families. This Christmas, we will welcome hundreds of children, teenagers, and families through our doors for concerts, school visits, Christmas parties, festive lunches, joyful Nativities (complete with a donkey), and a free Come and Play orchestra. Everything we offer is donation-based and open to everyone.
To get involved, email the Parish Office at 📧 office@sjun.org.uk or call 020 8771 6686
Be part of a welcoming community & help make this season truly special!
Support Our Christmas Appeal – Changing Lives Through Music & Community
This year, St John’s, Upper Norwood’s Christmas Appeal is raising vital funds for two charities making a real difference. Please do give generously by using the electronic giving machine at the front of the Church or by clicking on the button below.
Music Relief Foundation (Croydon)
Empowering young people and grassroots communities through music and creative opportunity.
Supporting health, skills development, and education projects across Nigeria.
Visit St John’s! We’d love to welcome you in person!
Location: St John’s, Upper Norwood,
Sylvan Road, London SE19 2RX
Free Parking
Available on Auckland Road, Sylvan Road, and the surrounding areas.
Public Transport
Bus Routes: 249, 410, SL6, N68, 196
Closest Train Station: Crystal Palace (approximately 0.6 miles away)
Contact Us
Any questions? Call us: 020 8771 6686 or email us at office@sjun.org.uk
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