3 Feb – 5 July 2026

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

From Friday 20 February to 27 March | 5.30 PM

Please join us on Fridays at 5.30 pm for our Stations of the Cross devotions, where we walk with Christ on his journey to the cross. These will start on 20 February and will take place weekly up to 27 March.

Starting on Sunday 1 March | During Mass

We will be preparing children aged 7–11 who wish to receive their First Communion on Easter Day. Through stories, science, baking, and prayer, we explore what it means to belong to the Christian community. The course runs over four Sunday sessions: 01/03, 08/03, 22/03 and 29/03.

Monday 13 April | 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.

Thursday 23 April | 7:30 PM

We remember St George, the patron saint of England. An early Christian martyr, St George is believed to have been a Greek soldier in the Roman army who was beheaded for his faith in the late third century. His legend, especially his battle with a dragon, became popular during the Crusades. St George is venerated as the patron saint of several places, including England, Malta, and Ukraine. Please join us for Mass at 7:30 PM as we celebrate his feast day.

Saturday 25 April | 10 AM

We will remember St Mark, the Gospel writer and lion tamer, and would be delighted if you could join us. Though not one of the twelve Apostles, his Gospel is based on St Peter’s teachings. He was the first Bishop of Alexandria, but his relics were taken to Venice, where he is now the patron saint of the city, as well as lawyers, prisoners, and lions.

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!

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 walks, sports, campfires, worship, and plenty of fun, friendship, and food!

Places are limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, so please book early to secure your child’s spot.