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Private Prayer
Following the reintroduction of a national lockdown and the rising number of coronavirus cases in the local area, we have taken the difficult decision to stop opening the church for private prayer on Wednesday and Saturday afternoons. We will keep this decision under review and look forward to when we can reopen our doors once again. Even though the church building is closed, you are still welcome to visit our Peace Garden and wildlife haven behind the main building, where you may like to spend a moment to pause and reflect.
St John's church is open for private prayer on Wednesday and Saturday afternoons between 2 and 4. During these times you are welcome to come into the church to sit, pray, reflect or light a candle. When the church is closed you are still welcome to visit our Peace Garden and wildlife haven behind the main building.
The Underhill Centre
The Underhill Centre is now available for certain activities although the number of people that can be in the building at any one time is limited and groups must adhere to the latest government restrictions. Please contact the parish office for further information.
The Underhill Centre is unfortunately still closed to members of the public although we will continue to monitor the situation as more information becomes available.
Parish Office
The parish office is open once again 9:00 to 12:00 on Thursday mornings. Please note that although open, we ask that you do not try and visit the office in person. If you need to get in touch, please phone, send an email or use our online contact form. For anything urgent please do not hesitate to contact the vicar or churchwardens directly.
Regrettably the parish office is now closed during the week although we will continue to check all emails and listen to telephone messages on a regular basis. You can also continue to use our online contact form. For anything urgent please do not hesitate to contact the vicar or churchwardens directly.
We are about social inclusion, understanding social situations beyond our church and the practical demonstration of Christ’s love in the world. We are about social transformation, challenging injustice in the world, and radical inclusion and welcome.
The Reverend Chris Rowberry and the family of St John's are very pleased to extend a warm welcome to all of our parishioners and visitors.
St John's was built in 1874 and this beautiful Victorian church offers a variety of Services and community facilities through its Underhill Centre.
Whilst most services are based on Common Worship, including Said and Sung Eucharists and a monthly Family service on the 3rd Sunday, we also hold an informal evening Communion service on the 1st Sunday at 6.30pm called Sunset Cafe on the Emmaus Road which includes supper. Children are welcome to participate in our Godly Play-based Sunday School that runs in parallel with the 9.45 service on the second, fourth and fifth Sundays.
We also have an exciting 'Messy Church'-inspired service called 945@9.45 on the 1st Sunday of the month that combines activities suitable for all ages with a short communion service. Why not come and experience 'church' in a different way?
Our Parish Office would be pleased to answer any questions you might have particularly concerning Baptisms, Weddings and Funerals.
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Taketime - Short meditations inspired by the stories of Jesus
