Young People in St John’s
Next week we have twenty one young people and eight adults going on the Trinity Lightship for the first time since COVID. Looking at the vertigo-inducing, high-wire activities from last time, it is clearly not a trip for the faint-hearted…. Read more
PCC and The Energy Crisis
Following a huge bill earlier in the year, we are going to have to take the whole issue of saving energy very seriously this winter. PCC discussed what we action we might take both in the short term and the… Read more
How to Read Revelation
There were numerous books like Revelation around at the time of Jesus. Bizarrely, to our mind, they often claimed to have been written by well known Old Testament figures like Enoch from the book of Genesis, Ezra or Baruch. (Jeremiah’s… Read more
Bishop Viv
We have two bishops in our diocese. Bishop Lee is the Bishop of Swindon, and drops in on us from time to time. Next week – our diocesan bishop – Bishop Viv will be making an official visit, leading our… Read more
Youth Weekend – Make it Super-Nice!
If you would like to contribute a gift to cover any extras for the weekend, Liz would be glad to receive it. For example, we want to make the long journey shorter with some fast food. (Any extra money raised… Read more
Floods in Pakistan
I know that people want to give to the crisis of flooding in Pakistan. The floods have caused enormous devastation. Here is your opportunity. PCC will give a very significant sum from the 7th share. You can also donate online… Read more
Parish Safeguarding Officer
A big thank you to our Parish Safeguarding Officer, Allan, who has decided that it is time for him to retire from that job. We are grateful for all he has done. This is a really important role and we… Read more
Hong Kong Welcome Course No 2
We already have 15 people signed up for the second Hong Kong Welcome Course. Gabriel was on the last course and has very bravely agreed to stand up and tell us about it at 11am this morning. Time: 11am to… Read more
Ride and Stride – Saturday, September 10th
Our 9 o’clock-ers often save the day with this one. Please sign up on the form in the foyer, if you are able to sign forms for the Riders and Striders for an hour or two this Saturday. They will… Read more
Sunday School Picnic at Lydiard Park
Trying again after the heatwave. Sunday, 11th September from 1pm We will be between the house and the lake. Even though it is a Sunday School event, anyone can come! It is a great way to get to know other… Read more
Paddle for Prospect Hospice
Jo writes: On Sunday 11th September, I will be paddling my stand-up paddleboard over 6 miles on the Thames. This is a sponsored event to raise money for the Hospice – a very worthwhile cause. If you feel able to… Read more
How are we Paying for the Youth Weekend?
A £1,000 donation from the Rock Café and two fund raising events went a long way to covering the expenditure. If you would like to contribute a gift to cover any extras, Liz would be glad to receive it. We… Read more