A Warm Welcome for all - Church Open for weekly drop in

Occurring
Every Wednesday at for 2 hours
Venue
St John’s Church, Wakefield
Address
Wentworth Street/ St. John’s Square Wakefield, WF1 2QU, United Kingdom

St John's Church will be open with a warm welcome between 11am and 1pm. If you fancy dropping in for friendship, free refreshments, a chat, some time of quiet or for some local knowledge.
Do come along and stay for as short or long a time as you wish.

Baby and Toddler group - each Friday in term time

Occurring
Every Friday at for 2 hours, 15 mins
Venue
St John’s Church, Wakefield
Address
Wentworth Street/ St. John’s Square Wakefield, WF1 2QU, United Kingdom

Our friendly Baby and Toddler playgroup held in church (during term time) is a great way to make friends in your area. £2 per family. Refreshments included.
See the attached flyer for more information and contacts.

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Every Friday in term time.

Christmas Fayre - 30th November 2024

Occurring
for 3 hours
Venue
St John’s Church, Wakefield
Address
Wentworth Street/ St. John’s Square Wakefield, WF1 2QU, United Kingdom

Our annual Christmas Fayre is approaching fast.
Come and enjoy a variety of stalls, games, crafts, a visit from Santa, bacon butties and much more.
All happening in Church from 10am - Everyone welcome
See the attachment for further details.

JJs - St John's Junior Church

Occurring
Every Sunday at for 45 mins
Venue
St John’s Church, Wakefield
Address
Wentworth Street/ St. John’s Square Wakefield, WF1 2QU, United Kingdom

All children between 4 and 11 years old are welcome to this Sunday morning group. Join us for story, prayer and activities. A fun place to learn and grow in faith.
There will be children's activities available during the services when JJs is not on.

During term time

Holy Communion Service

Occurring
Every Sunday at for 1 hour
Venue
St John’s Church, Wakefield
Address
Wentworth Street/ St. John’s Square Wakefield, WF1 2QU, United Kingdom

A Service of Holy Communion at 10am in Church
Coffee and tea will be served after the service. All are welcome.
View attachment for the service sheet.
We hope to be able to livestream the service each week, but this is not always possible.
You can go to our YouTube channel and link to services from previous weeks and the livestream when available - click on 'join online' and go to the live tab.

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Memorial Service 1st December 2024

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
St John’s Church, Wakefield
Address
Wentworth Street/ St. John’s Square Wakefield, WF1 2QU, United Kingdom

A service to remember those who have died. This service is an
opportunity to come together to remember those we have loved and lost in the last couple of years or longer ago. Those who attend will be able to light a candle in memory of the person.

Monday Morning Prayer

Occurring
Every Monday at for 20 mins
Venue
Via zoom
Address
Via zoom

All are invited to Monday Morning Prayer at 9.30am held via Zoom. The service lasts about twenty minutes and consists of a Psalm, a Bible reading and a time of prayer. All welcome. If you would like to join in, either contact us via [email protected] or click 'More info' at 9.30 on Monday morning to join us. 'View attachment' for the service sheet.

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Carols in the Square

Occurring
for 45 mins
Venue
St John’s Church, Wakefield
Address
Wentworth Street/ St. John’s Square Wakefield, WF1 2QU, United Kingdom

Come join us for our beautiful, traditional Carols in the Square. St John’s Square comes alive with the sound of carols and a fabulous brass band. Mulled wine and mince pies will be served. Wrap up warm and get your singing voices ready. We will be indoors if the weather is bad.

Messy Church - 11th December 2024

Occurring
Wednesday 11 December 2024 at for 2 hours
Venue
St John’s Church, Wakefield
Address
Wentworth Street/ St. John’s Square Wakefield, WF1 2QU, United Kingdom

Come and join us at Messy Church. Lots of crafts, worship and fellowship.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Tea-Time Service - 15th December 2024

Occurring
Monthly. Every Third Sunday at for 1 hour
Venue
St John’s Church, Wakefield
Address
Wentworth Street/ St. John’s Square Wakefield, WF1 2QU, United Kingdom

All are invited to our monthly Tea-time Service.
Come and enjoy a relaxed style of worship for all ages.
Everyone welcome.

Carols by Candlelight

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
St John’s Church, Wakefield
Address
Wentworth Street/ St. John’s Square Wakefield, WF1 2QU, United Kingdom

A beautiful, candlelight service with traditional carols. See St John’s at its most beautiful and enjoy the Christmas carols.

Christingle Services 3.30pm and 5pm - Christmas Eve

Occurring
for 50 mins
Venue
St John’s Church, Wakefield
Address
Wentworth Street/ St. John’s Square Wakefield, WF1 2QU, United Kingdom

Join us for our Traditional Christingle service for all the family. Collection will be taken for the Children's Society.
There are 2 services so everyone has the chance to join us in this great celebration.

Christmas Eve Midnight Communion

Occurring
for 59 mins
Venue
St John’s Church, Wakefield
Address
Wentworth Street/ St. John’s Square Wakefield, WF1 2QU, United Kingdom

A candle lit service of communion to begin Christmas.
Everyone welcome.

A Family Communion for Christmas Day

Occurring
for 45 mins
Venue
St John’s Church, Wakefield
Address
Wentworth Street/ St. John’s Square Wakefield, WF1 2QU, United Kingdom

A family friendly communion service to celebrate the joy of Christ's birth.
The service will be live streamed, click on 'More about this event' to go to the live stream via our YouTube channel.
'View attachment' for the service sheet.

Lego Breakfast - Next date to be confirmed

Occurring
Saturday 14 September 2024 at for 2 hours
Venue
St John’s Church, Wakefield
Address
Wentworth Street/ St. John’s Square Wakefield, WF1 2QU, United Kingdom

Parents and grandparents come and spend quality time with your children and grandchildren, building Lego, tumbling Jenga, playing board games.
Bacon butties also on offer!
See attachment for more information.

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