Notices and Events

Security Notice: Responding to recent concerns, we have been reviewing security in church during services. Please make sure that you keep any valuables with you at all times and do not leave bags or other items unattended.

IF YOU ARE NEW to St John’s or even if you have been attending for a little while, we would like to welcome you with coffee and cake on Saturday 18th May between 10 am and midday. This will be a chance to meet a few people informally, find out a little about the church, climb the bell tower (from the inside!), discover who’s who, what we do and ask questions if you want. There is no need to book a place, just turn up. We’re looking forward to meeting you.

Eco Corner: We’re all going on a summer holiday!

Seeking the summer sun is a dream for many, but we’re all more aware of our carbon  footprint these days. If you do fly, you can look for short-haul destinations, and also offset your carbon emissions. A Rocha, who facilitate Eco Church, recommend this carbon calculator https://www.climatestewards.org/offset/

Once you’ve made your calculation, you can choose one of their projects to make your donation.

Churchyard wildlife survey: Members of Beeston Wildlife Group kindly came recently to survey the natural environment and wildlife in the churchyard, with some participation from two members of the Eco Church group. Despite blustery, cold weather some things of interest were identified. We have now received a list of what was spotted, and will find a way to share this with the congregation soon. In the meantime, ask Jackie Laats, our churchwarden, if you’d like to see the complete list. We hope to build on this relationship with BWG, and thank them for giving their time and expertise in this way.

SAVE THE DATE! There will be aspecial festal service for our Patronal Festival, with joint choirs, on Sunday June 23rd, early evening. More details to follow.

SAVE (ANOTHER!) DATE! Beer and Hymns, Sat 29th June. Doors open 6pm, singing from 6.30pm ‘til 9pm with a meal included. More information and where to buy tickets to follow.