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Added 16/12/21
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CHRISTMAS FUN!

23 December, 9-11,30am. For primary-aged children or younger  Suggested donations of £3 per child.  Click below to find out more

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CHRISTINGLE SERVICE

Sunday 15 December at 4pm.  All very welcome to this popular service where we learn about and make our own Christingles!

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QUIET TIME WITH GOD

Quiet Time with God - from 26 November, half hour of quietness where we focus on Jesus in the run-up to Christmas.. No need to say anything, just come along. 

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LOOK & LEARN

We're holding some sessions to look at short Bible passages over a cup of tea.  3pm - 415pm at St John's Centre. For dates click below..  

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CORONATION CHAMP!

We are thrilled that Jack Dale, a valued member of our church family, has been selected as one of the 500 Coronation Champions!

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COFFEE BREAK

Our popular and friendly Coffee Break runs every Tuesday, 10am - 12noon at St John's Centre.  All welcome!  Leam more below.

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AFTERSCHOOL CLUB!

Blast! is our popular weekly social afterschool club for children aged 5 - 11.   Lots to do and enjoy!  Click below to learn more.  

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OFFICE OPEN

The office at St John's Centre is open for enquiries every Tuesday morning between 9:00am - 1:00pm.  Please call in for a chat!

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SOCIAL MEDIA

Remember to access our Facebook page and view our YouTube channel for regular updates, streamed services and more.

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CANDLELIGHT CAROLS

22 December at 7pm. Come along to our lovely atmospheric carol service in St John's Church..  All welcome.  Followed by refreshments.  

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OUTDOOR NATIVITY

Saturday 7 December at 3pm at St John's Garden and yes, we will be visited by a real live donkey!  All welcome.  Click below to find out more...

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JOB OPPORTUNITY

We are excited to announce we arelooking for a part-time Youth Minister!  Click below for more information about this exciting new role at St John's

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GARDEN PROJECT

We are fortunate to have some land next to the Rectory that we can use for outdoor activities.  This could be used for fetes, community events, holiday...

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2023 ANNUAL REPORT

A copy of St John's Church Annual Report Book is now available to read by clicking on the button below.  Please do have a look.

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KNITTERS NEEDED!

St John's Prayer Shawls Knitting (and crocheting!) Group has resumed, on 1st and 3rd Wednesdays, at St John's Centre.  Find out more below...

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CONVERSATIONS...

Recognising Jesus in our lives is completely transforming - just listen to Vicky!  To see Vicky's video and learn more click the button below.

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FARESHARE

FareShare is now available TWICE a week!  Every Tuesday and Friday it will be outside St John's Centre.  See more...

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COFFEE WITH A CHOIR!

Coffee Break on Tuesday 17 December will be joined by Swalecliffe School Choir to entertain wtih some Christmas songs.  All welcome.  10am.

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CHRISTMAS MARKET

Save the date!  Saturday 7 December, 9am at St John's Centre.  Gifts, Raffle, Tombola, Refreshments, homemade cakes, etc.  See you there!

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NEW! LAUNCH COURSE

A new course for young people aged 10-14 to explore Christianity.  To find out more click below or email Jane Myhill at jane.myhill@btinternet.com

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CELEBRATION PHOTOS

Click below to see some photos from the lovely time we all shared together at our Coronation Celebrations.    Thank you to all who came.

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WARM SPACE FINISHES

We have decided to rest Warm Space for the time being.  We have served many hot lunches and welcomed new faces over the Winter.  We'll be back!

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CHATTERBOX RETURNS

Chatterbox Baby & Toddler Group has resumed on Friday mornings (term time) at St John's Centre.  Cost 50p per person, includes drink and snack. 

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NEW DOORS

The refurbishment and hanging of the inner doors in church is now complete and we are very pleased with them.  The church should be warmer now!

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ECO CHURCH

What is Eco Church and how does it affect us at St John's?  Could you be our Eco Champion?  Read more about this exciting new initiative.

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