The Eucharist

A short Eucharist is celebrated every Thursday morning at 9.00.  Following the Eucharist, many stay and enjoy refreshments in the Church Hall

The Parish Eucharist, lasting about 60 minutes, is celebrated every Sunday at 9.30.  Hymns are sung, and a sermon is preached.  This is followed by refreshments in the Church Hall.

Prayer and Study Groups

Morning Prayer:
Monday and Tuesday 8.30 at The Vicarage
Wednesday 8.30 at Saint Mary’s
Thursday 8.30 at Saint John’s
First Sunday 7.30 at Saint Mary’s
Second and Third Sunday 8.30 at Saint John’s followed by The Litany
Fourth Sunday 9 a.m. at Saint Clements

Bible Book Club:
Second Monday of each month, 10.30 – 12 noon at The Vicarage

Centring Prayer Group:
First Monday and Third Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m. in Saint John’s (except Bank Holidays)

Café Church:
First and Third Tuesdays of the month, 10 a.m. in Costa Coffee

The Ballard’s Home Group:
Second Tuesday of each month, 10-11 a.m. at the Ballard’s home

Bonby Quite Half Hour
Second Wednesday of each month 7 – 7.30 p.m. at Saint Andrews

Farmers Market Open Church
Fourth Saturday of each month 10 – 12 noon, with Eucharist at 11.30

Marriages, Baptisms and Funerals

It is a great privilege when the Church is invited to mark key events in people’s lives.  To explore whether it is possible to have a service at Saint John’s, or in any of our other churches, please telephone The Vicarage.

Community Services

Many community groups and organisations come to Saint John’s throughout the year to mark important points in their life.  To arrange a service for your group, organisation or an event, please do not hesitate to telephone The Vicarage.

Other Sacraments

The Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession) is available by request. Please telephone The Vicarage to arrange an suitable appointment.

To arrange the anointing of the sick or dying, please telephone The Vicarage.

Confirmation preparation for those who wish to take the next step in their faith journey is held annually.  Please telephone The Vicarage to discuss this further.

Further information

For further information about any of our services, please do not hesitate to telephone The Vicarage