In front of me was a wall of Bibles. I needed to buy two as gifts for young people who were going to be confirmed. There was a lot of choice. Which ones to choose? Over the years I have been given Bibles to mark attending Sunday School, getting baptised, being confirmed and becoming a vicar. I have bought different types of Bibles; to help me study, to carry around with me, and with bigger Read more…
As part of the Coronation Celebrations, we are holding a ‘Big Lunch’ on Sunday 7th May at St John’s Church at 12 noon. This will be for our church and an open invitation to our wider community to join in with us. Our celebration meal will be: Coronation Chicken with Rice and Salad, Trifle, Coronation Cake, Teas and Coffees. (There will be alternative options available to meet dietary requirements). We would prefer that you sign Read more…
Family-friendly open gaming Sunday 2-5pm. Tea, coffee and biscuits. Boardgames
What is the purpose of an apple tree? I was asked this question during a recent training day on leadership and I was encouraged to reflect on how the answer relates to the way we lead. What is the purpose of leadership? The purpose of an apple tree, is to produce apples, right? That was my response. Relating this to leadership, the purpose of leading others is to produce results, make things happen and achieve Read more…
Warm spaces has now come to an end, and was much enjoyed for its soup, cheese rolls and warm welcome! We will look to doing something similar next winter and hope you can join us again. Many thanks to everyone who volunteered.
A festival of new Christian praise. 6pm Sunday 29th January 2023 Musician and Songwriter John Wilson introduces some brand new worship songs, rooted and grounded in Scripture. Written with prayer over the last year, they are offered up to be used to God’s glory and praise by believers anywhere. Come and take some time to be refreshed and worship the Lord with us. A NINETYSIX:ONE production.
The church hall is opening as a Warm Welcome Space every Sunday from 8th January to 5th March 2023, at 12.30 – 2pm. Warm Space – St John’s, Grove