St John’s is a place where every child can find friends, have fun, laugh loads, learn that God loves them unconditionally and discover who Jesus is.

We are delighted to be able to offer groups for primary school children (Reception up to Year 5) no Sunday's at  the 11 am services during term time. These groups  begin in church with worship, bible reading and a video and then move to their own location on our church's premises. 

All children are welcome and we seek to support all families and children no matter what their specific needs are. If your child is under 4 years, we ask for the parent/carer to accompany them to the activities.

If you would like to sign up you child or want to know further information about the children's groups click here:

Youth

We have two you groups.  The Year 6-8 (10-12's) group will meet in church at 11.00 am for worship, then move to the vestry giving them space to meet and explore the Christian faith together. 

The youth, the Year 9+ (13-17's) meet on Sundays in church at 7pm.

All youth are welcome and we seek to support everyone no matter what their specific needs are. 

If you would like to sign up you child or want to know further information about the youth groups click here:

 Sign Up Here

Connect Groups

Join and take active part in one of our Connect Groups. Connect Groups are a key part of our life at  St John's  they are smaller gatherings of people from across our church community, where everybody has a chance to build friendships, pray together and grow as a disciple of Jesus.  If you want to join a Connect Group click below:

JOIN A connect GROUP

Open the Book

Our church has an ‘Open the Book’ team taking bible stories into the Infant and Junior Schools within the village. This has been very well received by the schools, the children and parents.

To become an ‘Open the Book’ storyteller, 

 SIGN UP HERE

Join a Team

We have several other teams that are creatively involved in the life and services of St John’s whether this is through study, music, design, social engagements, getting involved with children, youth or older people.

Perhaps you’re keen to join our hospitality team by welcoming the congregation with a friendly welcome, great coffee and opportunities to connect with our vision, or simply join any of the other teams.

  JOIN A TEAM

Our Mission Partner in Tanzania

Heather Johnstone is our mission partner in Tanzania working with the Rehema Project that benefits women and children in crisis – who don’t have food, clothing or shelter and who are susceptible to all sorts of illnesses because of malnutrition. To find out more about Heather's work and to download her latest newsletter go to:

Heather Johnstone

If you would like to donate to the work of the project - please use the post box outside the Church Office.  Cheques should be made payable to St John's PCC; both cheques and cash should be in an envelope with the reference 'Rehema Project'.  Or you can contact the Church Office on 01342 712063.

By participating in the Eco Church scheme, our church must indicate how we are caring for God’s earth in our worship and teaching, around our buildings and grounds (if applicable), in our community engagement at local and global level plus in our personal lifestyles as church members. By initiating projects, recording evidence and demonstrating our commitment to the Eco Church project, our church collects points towards an Silver Eco Church Award. We have have already been awared a Bronse Eco Church and in the coming years hope to have amassed sufficient points to qualify for an Silver and  subsequently a Gold awardbefore 2030. 

We are thrilled to announce the launch of its new community orchard. Featuring apple trees, a clover lawn, wildflowers and a mix of habitats for insects, this forms part of Eco Church commitment.The community orchard will not only add beauty to the church grounds, important habitat for wildlife and nectar for pollinators, it will also serve as an educational resource. Visitors of all ages will be able to enjoy the growing fruit trees and native flowers whilst learning about the benefits of local biodiversity and sustainable gardening practices.

For more info on Eco Church click here.