There will be a dedicated collection for Christian Aid at the 8.00am & 10.15am services at St John’s on Sunday 10 May. Donations can be made via the card reader (on Sunday 10 May only) & Christian Aid envelopes will be available. This year’s appeal focuses on urban farming projects in Nairobi, Kenya. Through Christian Aid’s partner, Beacon of Hope, women living in urban poverty are being given tools, seeds & training to grow fresh Read more
looking back in March? I asked someone who had spent two extended spells in Iran and has since then worked with Iranian Christians and converts in this country how he viewed the present war. This was his answer: “Iran? Where should I start? When I was in Iran the seeds of revolution were already germinating. European colonialism, regime change organised by BriIran Issuetain and others, the West’s exploitation of Iranian (and the Gulf states) oil, helping themselves to Read more
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 more
One 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 more
Environmental 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 Read more
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.