Weekly News

But I trust in your unfailing love;
my heart rejoices in your salvation
Psalm 13:5
 
SERVICES THIS WEEK
SUNDAY 14 SEPTEMBER
10am Communion Service 
The Rock children's group (for children aged 3-11) meets during the service
Live-streamed on our website and YouTube channel.
Title: Mark 6:14-29
Preacher: Nick Wooldridge

6pm Evening Service
Title: Mark 6:14-29
Preacher: Nick Wooldridge


MONDAY 15 SEPTEMBER
2pm Connections in the hall

8pm St John's Online
Growing on the Frontline
Click here to join St John's Online
 
IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM THE SAFEGUARDING TEAM
 
St John’s Church Annual Safeguarding Training Morning
To all volunteers and staff at St John’s Church
 
Our annual training morning is on Saturday 27th September 2025
9.30 – 12noon in the church hall. Coffee and tea available from 9.15am

The training morning is intended to help us focus on safeguarding the people we serve in our roles at church
and provide some practical support by raising our awareness of some of the challenges we face.
To this end, we have a representative from a charity called ‘BulliesOut’ who will speak to us
about the topic of bullying during the first part of the morning.
We would encourage all staff and volunteers on the PCC, and on CYP and Pastoral Care teams to attend if possible.
Please email Lindsey at the This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to indicate that you can attend.
Thank you and we look forward to seeing you on 27th Sept
Julie Legg PSO
 
Christianity Explored 
There is still time to sign up for our daytime Christianity Explored course, beginning on Thursday 18th September at 12.30 pm with lunch. To book a place contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.or the This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by Sunday 14th September.
 
Church Tea
There will be no church tea before the service THIS Sunday evening. However, you are welcome to help yourself to a hot drink using the hot water machine if you bring your own cup. The next Church tea will be on Sunday 22nd September.
 
Watercolour on Wednesday
Restarts this Wednesday. You don't need to be an expert to join in. Click here to view the program. 
 
Church Weekend Away 2027
2027 might seem far in advance, but it is sure to come around quickly. We have reserved spaces at Ashburnham for 9th -11th July. Please save the date in your calendar now. It would really help us to know how many rooms to reserve if you could fill in a short questionnaire by clicking here. We won't ask you for any money now. We'll be sending you out more detailed information in Spring next year. 
 
 
 
 

Light Party
If you are interested in helping with this event please sign up at the back of church on sunday or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
 
Fairtrade Fortnight  starts on 22nd September. Click here to find out more about how to support fairtrade.
 
What's happening at St John's next week
Monday 15th September
2pm Connections in the hall
Wednesday 17th September
6.45am - 7.15am Prayer Meeting
2pm Watercolour on Wednesdays
Thursday 18th September
9.30am - 11am JAM Toddler Group
12.30pm Christianity Explored
Friday 19th September
7pm - 9pm Verve Youth Group
Saturday 20th September
9.30-11am Women's Breakfast
 
SERVICES NEXT WEEKEND

SUNDAY 21 SEPTEMBER
10am Morning Service followed by monthly Prayer Meeting
Live-streamed on our website and YouTube channel.
Title: Mark 6:30-44
Preacher: Rob Hindmarch

6pm Communion Service
Title: Mark 6:30-44
Preacher: Rob Hindmarch

MONDAY 22 SEPTEMBER
2pm Connections Praise

8pm St John's Online
Growing in Fruitfulness
 
Donate your used ink cartridges by putting them in the box in the church office.  ARocha will receive between 10p-£1.00 for every cartridge donated (depends on the cartridge type). Find out more information here. So far your used ink cartridges have raised £34.55 for ARocha.
 
PRAYER FOR THIS WEEKEND 
Dear Lord: We thank you that all you who are weary and burdened can come to you and find rest for our souls. Help us to take your yoke and learn from you. Open our ears to your teaching and restore to us the joy of your salvation. Amen