Our Upcoming Events
Church is not just about Sunday, we have events all through the week:
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Sunday Parish Lunch
Sunday 6 September | After Mass
Join us on Sunday 6 September after Mass for our Sunday Parish lunch. A time to connect with fellow parishioners. Everyone is warmly welcome! -

Compassion Through Loss
Monday 7 September | 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.
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Open House Festival
Saturday 19 September
St John’s is participating in Open House this year and will be running guided tours of the building on 19 September.
Bookings open on 19 August, but you can see the variety of events planned in the area here.
We would also welcome volunteers to support the tours. If you can help, please email the volunteers co-ordinator at volunteering@sjun.org.uk -

Disco Night
Saturday 26 September | 7-10 PM
Join us for a fun-filled Disco Night at St John's Church. Enjoy a lively evening with a live DJ, bar & snacks; dance, mingle, and have fun! Bring your friends along for a great evening of fun and community spirit!🎟 Tickets: £5 online - book below:
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Black History Month Concert
Saturday 17 October
Save the date — our Black History Month Concert is coming! Stay tuned for more details. -

Dinosaur Department Store
Saturday 24 October 2026 | 3.30pm
London Mozart Players are back with a whole crew of new pre-historic pals, in an interactive musical adventure.Whether your little one is a budding musician, a story lover, or a dinosaur enthusiast, this children’s concert is a fantastic way to introduce them to the magic of live music. So, get practising those dino dance moves and loud roars, as you’ll be singing, stomping, and boogying your way through Eliza’s adventures!
For children aged 3+ | Guaranteed to leave even the tiniest palaeontologists smiling from ear to ear.
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Christmas Market
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. -

London to Brighton Bike Ride 🚴♀️
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!
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📍 Find Us
📍 Location: St John’s, Upper Norwood,
Sylvan Road, London SE19 2RX
Have more questions? We’re happy to help!
📧 Email: office@sjun.org.uk
📞 Phone: 020 8771 6686