Many of you will have spotted two new furry friends around church lately, peeking into the church hall or St John’s rooms. Puck and Ariel are our new(ish) Vicarage cats and they have been busily exploring ever since they were allowed to go outside in the spring. Puck (tuxedo cat) and Ariel (with a mask over one eye) are brother and sister and they just had their first birthday in May. They do their best...
Read moreTurning left, my friend Simon checked the map, took a bearing, and we headed off the path, towards our campsite. “Keep your eye on that big boulder,” he said. It was right in front of us. We walked in a straight line. I looked up, and the boulder had moved! I corrected my path. Looked up. The boulder moved again. Humans cannot naturally walk in a straight line. We need something to help us stay...
Read moreNot long ago I had the pleasure of welcoming the Falcon Cubs of Grove Scout Group to St John’s to help them earn their world faiths badge. We talked together about the Christian circle of the year and the different colours that mark our seasons. There are the great white and gold celebrations of Christmas and Easter; the purple weeks of preparation; the red feast of Pentecost… and then there are a large number of...
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One of the biggest environmental impacts we make is in the stuff we buy. Everything we own was at some point mined or grown, refined, manufactured, assembled, and probably shipped across the world multiple times. And then, when we’re done with it, we throw it out, and it either gets buried in landfill or incinerated to fill the atmosphere. One area this really stands out is with electronic waste or e-waste. Electronics often use rare minerals and metals, and Read more
October 31 • 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM A free fun-filled alternative Halloween party with crafts, games, a mini disco and a meal together to enjoy. Ages 3 – 9 (Year 4) Come along to our Alternative Halloween Party at St John the Baptist! Ticket required via Eventbrite website. Ages 3 – 9 (Year 4) Enjoy a fun and friendly time together with creative crafts, exciting games and a mini disco, followed by a shared Read more
This image captures God’s glory and connects to the book of Genesis through deep theological ideas. The glass-like water mirrors the mountains, reflecting creation’s beauty, vastness, and perfection (Genesis 1:31). The clear skyline and stone structures display divine order and majesty, highlighting the power and stability in scriptures. The still water conveys divine peace, embodying the calm majesty of a sovereign Creator. It captures the untouched tranquillity of Genesis 1:2, where God’s Spirit hovers over Read more
Our Sunday Club Pathfinders group recently looked at the hope we have in Jesus. Through discussion, creative activities and a thought-provoking poem, the young people (11-18 yr olds) explored Matthew 9:9–18. This passage includes the calling of Matthew, and how a synagogue leader asked Jesus to bring his daughter back to life. Jesus Causes a Stir We talked about how Jesus caused a stir wherever he went – by the way he spoke and by Read more
On Saturday 11 July, St John’s Church warmly welcomed the community to its annual Summer Fete. The event featured a delightful range of stalls, including toys, books, plants, crafts, gifts, and an array of homemade cakes. Visitors of all ages enjoyed a host of activities such as tombola, lucky dip, crazy golf, traditional games, and a lively raffle. As expected, the cream teas proved to be a massive favourite amongst attendees, with queues forming early Read more