Spring is a time of new beginnings and fresh starts. Flowers and plants begin to bloom, hibernating creatures wake from their winter sleep, the days lengthen. For many of us, this season brings new energy, and the will to tackle jobs left for too long – time for spring cleaning! For Christians, this season of Easter also has a deeper meaning. It is a time to celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus, not only as a past...
Read moreOne of the oldest pubs in England is ‘Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem’. The name captures how important a journey to the Holy Land was to Christians in years gone by. An expedition from England to the Middle East was, in the Middle Ages, a daunting and dangerous, and extremely lengthy, undertaking. One might reflect on how things have changed – in some ways, not much. I have long wanted to visit Jerusalem, more because...
Read moreEnvironmental issues are in the news all the time, whether it is sewage in our rivers or the new British ‘monsoon season’ each winter, or the decline of many of our wild animals, such as hedgehogs. It’s not a very cheerful message, so how should we respond as Christians? Psalm 24 begins: “The Earth is the Lord’s and everything in it.” All life on this Earth belongs to God – he has created it and loves everything...
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Flowers in church are to remind us of the beauty and nature of God’s world. Most Sundays you’ll see a single pedestal to the side of the altar but at the major festivals of Christmas, Easter and Harvest, the whole church is decorated. We also have special single pedestals for Ascension Day, Pentecost and Remembrance Sunday. During Lent and Advent there are no flowers to reflect a season of simplicity and reflection. Easter Flowers Our church flower team members Read more
All welcome. The Messy Church Event: Celebrating Easter; includes Lego & junk modelling challenges, Craft & Creativity, Toddler activities, Prayer Space & Worship and Refreshments & Cake! All Ages Welcome. St John’s Church Hall on Friday 3rd April from 3pm – 4.30pm. Please do bring family and friends to this wonderful Community Easter Event.
If you would like to join the Vale Benefice Online Lent Course on Fridays (7.30pm) starting from Friday 20th February to 27th March 2026, please contact the church office to receive an invite for the meeting on Teams.
