Thursday 14 May | 7:30 PM

Join us as we gather for a Sung High Mass at 7:30 PM, a reverent and uplifting service, followed by a dazzling fireworks display at around 8.40 PM (~15 minutes-long) in the meadow to mark the joy of the occasion.

All are warmly welcome!

Saturday 16 May‍ | ‍7–10 PM

Join us for a fun-filled evening of general knowledge rounds at St John's, Upper Norwood!

Teams of 6–8 people — bring a ready-made team or come along and we'll find you one! Enjoy a lively night of questions, friendly competition, and great company.

Saturday 23rd May - Sunday 24th May

A FREE overnight camp for school-age children and young people, from Saturday 23 May 2026 from 3:00 pm to Sunday 24 May 2026 after Mass!

Sunday 31 May | 10:30 AM

This Trinity Sunday, we're holding a Gift Day at St John's with a target of £10,000, helping us keep our doors open and care for our building. St John's is YOUR church, funded entirely by people like you who believe in what we do.

Every gift, large or small, makes a real difference. Please consider giving via the link below.

Pray. Give. Rejoice!

Monday 1 June | 2:30-4:30 PM

Have you experienced the loss of someone close to your heart? Grief can feel heavy, but you don’t have to carry it alone. Compassion Through Loss is a peer-led support group offering a safe, gentle space to share, listen, and reflect together, at St John’s Community Hall, Sylvan Road, SE19 2RX.

You are welcome, just as you are.

From Friday 5th to Sunday 7th June

St John's, Upper Norwood, invites you to our Pilgrimage at Home — a special weekend of prayer, worship, fellowship, and fun. You don't need to travel far to encounter God or draw closer to one another. Whatever your age or stage of faith, you are welcome here.

Download the full schedule here.

Sunday 7 June | 10:30 AM

You’re warmly invited to join us in celebrating the Feast of Corpus Christi, at 10:30 AM. We will come together for High Mass, followed by a procession of the Blessed Sacrament.

Everyone is welcome.

Sunday 7 June | After Mass

Join us on Sunday 7 June after Mass for our Sunday Parish lunch. A shared meal and a time to connect with fellow parishioners. Everyone is warmly welcome!

Suggested donation: £5 per person / £10 per family.

Saturday 20 June | 11 AM-3PM

We warmly invite you to our Preloved Table Top Sale, a wonderful opportunity to pick up some fantastic finds while supporting a great cause. Browse a carefully curated selection of high-quality children's and adult clothing, featuring some lovely brands, as well as books for all ages. 

Entry is just £1 per person, and every penny of the profits raised on the day will go directly towards supporting our work with refugees.

Until Sunday 5 July

St John’s is proud to be one of the Croydon locations hosting life-size National Gallery artworks as part of this UK-wide programme. Explore masterpieces by Monet, Van Gogh, Turner, Picasso and more — selected with local community groups.

🎟 Free, outdoor exhibition

Sunday 5 July | After Mass

Join us on Sunday 5 July after Mass for our Sunday Parish lunch. A shared meal and a time to connect with fellow parishioners. Everyone is warmly welcome!

Suggested donation: £5 per person / £10 per family.

Monday 17th – Friday 21st August 2026

We are excited to announce that Youth Group Residential 2026 will take place at the Summit Centre in South Wales.

This action-packed week is designed for young people to enjoy canoeing, caving, hill walking, sports, campfires, worship, and plenty of fun, friendship, and food!

Saturday 17 October

Save the date — our Black History Month Concert is coming! Stay tuned for more details.

Saturday 21 November | 1-5 PM

🎄 Want a stall at our Christmas Market this year? Fill in the form below to book your table — spaces are limited!