Saturday 21 November | 9:30 AM

St John’s, Upper Norwood, will be taking part in the annual Mission Conference, Signs of Hope, on 21 November, held at St John’s Waterloo (SE1 8TY).

Saturday 21 November | 1-5 PM

🎄 Save the date for our Christmas Market! Enjoy a wonderful Christmas market with over 50 local exhibitors, delicious seasonal food, and plenty of unique Christmas gifts to discover. A great way to begin the Christmas season and support our local community.

Sunday 6 December | After Mass

Join us on Sunday 6 December after Mass for our Christmas-themed Sunday Parish lunch. A time to connect with fellow parishioners. Everyone is warmly welcome!

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

Everyone is warmly welcome! 💛

Monday 7 December | 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.

Please email spa@sjun.org.uk to let Danny know you’re coming - thank you!

Saturday 12 December | 6pm

London Mozart Players are back with Christmassy classical tunes like Vivaldi’s Winter and excerpts from The Nutcracker, alongside a smorgasbord of well-loved yuletide songs. From soaring melodies to playful plucking, the performances will be full of energy and sparkle. And get ready to release your inner Mariah as there’ll be plenty of singalong carols (don’t worry though, no audition required).

With a warm and welcoming atmosphere, this is a Christmas celebration for the whole family, where the joy of live music brings everyone together. Christmas attire is strongly encouraged.

Spring 2027

We're considering organising a bike ride from St John's to Brighton in Spring 2027, in support of St John's and TLG – the charity that runs alongside our Messy Meals programme.

Don't worry if you're not up for the full distance – there will be options to join for just part of the route, and we'd love to see younger members of our community get involved too! We'll be keeping the route nice and flat, so no need to be a pro!