Prayer for Students Taking Exams
Gracious loving God, we pray for all those writing exams. We ask that You send Your Holy Spirit to be with them. Remove all nervousness, fear, and tension, and fill them with peace and calm. Grant them clarity of mind… Read more
School Visit
Haydonleigh Primary School year 1 classes will be visiting St John’s Church on Tuesday 19th May to learn about the purpose and role church in the community. Please that pupils and the teachers will have fun and an encounter with… Read more
2 Corinthians
We will begin a new Bible Reading Plan in June from 2 Corinthians. The reading plan and questions will be provided every Sunday. The reading plan is an opportunity to walk and grow together in discipleship.
Verse & Reflection for the Week
“Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you” (Colossians 3:13) This is a simple but hard call. To forgive people the way God forgave you…. Read more
Verse & Reflection for the Week
“He has saved us and called us to a holy life not because of anything we have done but because of his own purpose and grace. This grace was given us in Christ Jesus before the beginning of time” (2… Read more
Verse & Reflection for the Week
“The Sovereign Lord is my strength; he makes my feet like that feet of a deer, he enables me to tread on the heights” (Habakkuk 3:19) Faith is not about avoiding difficulty but being strengthened through it. It calls us… Read more
APCM
Monday 27th April at 7:30pm Every Parish in the Church of England is required by law to hold an Annual Parochial Church Meeting. This is when the Parochial Church Council (PCC) who are trustees, present their accounts and report on… Read more
Verse & Reflection for the Week
“Peace, I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid” (John 14:27) Instead of feeding that anxiety, choose… Read more
Verse & Reflection for the Week
Do not Fear “What, then, shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?” (Romans 8:31) If God is for you, opposition does not decide your outcome. The issue is not… Read more
Verse & Reflection for the Week
“Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord rises upon you.” (Isaiah 60:1) This verse encourages us to stop waiting for the right moment and start living in the light God has already given. It… Read more
APCM 2026
The APCM will be held on Monday 27th April. At this meeting we will be electing our new Church Wardens, our new Deanery Synod representatives and there are three places coming vacant for the PCC. Membership of the PCC is… Read more
Renewal of Giving 2026
Please respond by Sunday 12th April It’s that time of year where we ask everyone to think about how much they give to support the life and ministry of St John’s. This annual renewal of giving helps ensure the financial… Read more