Financialdonate on-line with a credit or debit card, click on the button above. This is completely safe as your card information is handled by givealittle a company approved by the Church of England.Through the donation boxes and contact-less stations in the church.Through the envelope scheme to donate on a weekly basis.Setting up a regular gift through the Parish Giving Scheme here.Sign up for easy fundraising - brilliant FREE way to support your church here.LegaciesOver the centuries the church has been greatly helped by the generosity of parishioners who value the presence of the church in their local community. If you would like to find out more about making a legacy to the church there is further information here.Time and SkillsSt John's is a complex organization to run and holds many events - all dependent on the rich supply of skills from the community. You don't have to attend services to support your church. Examples of how people support their church include; un/locking, clock winding, gardening, church sitting, brass cleaning, photocopying, book keeping and much more.For further information contact the Vicar at aswvicarage@gmail.comGift Aid FormIf you wish to make a donation it would be very beneficial to St John's if you can add 'Gift Aid' to it. For a copy of the Gift Aid form, please click here.Become a Friend of St John's.The Friends of Acklington Church Do you have happy memories of a family celebration such as a Wedding or a Baptism at Acklington's Church?Did you have a final service of Thanksgiving for a loved one in this beautiful building?Does this Church mean something to you?If so, can you help us to preserve it for future generations?We need your support. Please join us today.The purpose of The Friends of Acklington's Church is:To provide an active link to those no longer living in the area who still wish to retain some roots here.To offer a point of contact so that Friends may prearrange a briefing and conducted tour of the Church when visiting Warkworth.To give financial support to the ongoing program of restoration work in the Church.Friends will receive a newsletter each year.Friends who visit Acklington from afar and would like to have a conducted tour of the church can contact the church by using the link on this site.To become a Friend all you have to do is contact the Vicar and request an application form. Annual subscriptions can be made for membership in the following categories:Individual Membership £10.Family Membership £20.Life Membership £200 (one off payment).Subscriptions can be paid by cheque or standing order.
We currently have an organ scholar in full-time education and actively engage with the schools in our area.Children are welcome to join our team of servers at our regular services of Holy Communion.Messy Church is a regular monthly event usually on the first Sunday at 4pm - an informal family time of spiritual reflection through story and craft activities alongside worship and refreshments. We also host after school events once every half term. All children and parents welcome.Please Get In Touch for more information.Warkworth C of E Primary School - We lead weekly worship and an archive of Prayer Pause reflections for families can be accessed here.Baptism/Christening - We are delighted to welcome children of all ages (and adults) into the church family through the sacrament of Baptism. For more information click here.If you would like to book a Baptism or make an enquiry please go to Get In Touch on the menu on the left.
God’s Acre is another way of referring to churchyards. It is also a movement that was set up a long time ago. The following is from their website. Caring for God's Acre works nationally to support groups and individuals to investigate, care for, and
From time to time we receive enquiries about parish records from members of the public who are wishing to trace their ancestors. The Church only keeps current Baptism, Marriage and Burial registers. However, historical information is available from the Northumberland Archives at Woodhorn Colliery.
