Advent Sunday, Sunday 1st December Advent carol service 5.30pm at St John's A reflective service of Advent hymns, Bible Readings as well as music by the Choir. Lasts about an hour. Hot drinks and cake served beforehand from 4.45pm.Saturday 21st DecemberCommunity Nativity 4.30pm at St John's A short performance by the children of the Christmas story.Sunday 22nd DecemberCarol service 10.30am at St Michael's A service of Bible readings and Christmas carols followed by mulled wine and mince pies. Lasts about 45 minutes.Carols in the churchyard 2pm at St John's An informal outdoor service with popular Christmas carols. Dog friendly! Hot drinks including hot chocolate will be served.Candlelit carol service 6pm at St John's A traditional service of Bible readings, congregational carol singing and carols sung by the Choir. Lasts about an hour. Followed by seasonal refreshments.Christmas Eve, 24th DecemberCrib service 3pm at St John's We think about Mary and Joseph’s journey to Bethlehem and getting the manger ready for Jesus’ birth. Particularly for younger children and families seeking a service with a quiet and calm atmosphere without congregational candles. Lasts about 20 minutes. Hot drinks available afterwards.Christingle 5pm at St John's A service for everyone, aimed especially for children. A lit Christingle candle for every child. Includes Christmas carols. Lasts about 30 minutes. Midnight Mass 11.30pm at St John's Join us as we share bread and wine or receive a blessing as we celebrate the start of Christmas Day. Christmas carols led by the Choir. Lasts about an hour. Christmas Day, 25th DecemberChristmas Eucharist 10am at St Michael's Join us as we share bread and wine or receive a blessing. Includes singing well-known Christmas carols. Lasts about an hour.Christmas Eucharist 10am at St John's Join us as we share bread and wine or receive a blessing. Christmas music and hymns led by the Music Group. Lasts about an hour.Sunday 29th DecemberMorning Worship 10.30am at St John's For 1st Sunday of Christmas a service offering prayers and praise to God as we continue to celebrate the Christmas season, including singing of Christmas carols. Lasts about 40 minutes. Followed by refreshments.
The 2024 annual meetings are due to be held Sunday 12th May after the morning service (about 11.30am).You can download a copy of the annual accounts to review the figures before the meeting.
The Joint Council for St John's and St Michael's is looking to appoint a part time Estates Manager with responsibility for the church buildings and associated properties. Working hours are generally flexible and some tasks can be done from home, but the role requires being personally present on site for some core tasks.Applicants should send a CV and covering letter or e-mail to Gordon Templeton at gordon.templeton@wcw.church by Friday 24 November 2023. Interviews will take place during the week of 27 November.
