Yvonne will be selling Scout Christmas stamps for the next few weeks between the 9am and 11am services. The price has remained the same as last year and, at 35p each, they are excellent value.

This Sunday we start our series of sermons on prayer with “Talking to God”. Hopefully all of us can learn something new about how to pray during November. I’d like to say maybe we can pray “more” or pray “better”,… Read more

Swindon Deanery will be running a coach from Swindon to Canterbury for everyone wishing to attend Neil Warwick’s consecration as Bishop of Swindon on Thursday 30th November. The cost will depend on how many people want to come, but is… Read more

Our next monthly prayer meeting is being held on Wednesday, 22nd November, 7:30pm in the Quiet Room. Please put it in your diary now, and make every effort to attend this important time together.

For a number of reasons, it has been decided to postpone this course until spring and we would be grateful for your prayers as we work out the details. We will be holding an initial Welcome Course Introduction Meeting for… Read more

Jesus’ disciples once asked him “Lord, teach us to pray”. We all probably feel that we would like to get better at praying. Prayer is simply the way we communicate and commune with God. If as individuals we are more… Read more

We will be starting another Welcome Course, for Hongkongers who have recently moved to the UK, on Monday 6th November 11.30-2.00pm. We look forward to helping integrate these families into British culture with videos, small group discussions and sampling of… Read more

If you are thinking of giving Advent calendars as presents this year, why not give a calendar that celebrates the real meaning of Christmas? We are putting an order together for Real Advent Calendars (with Fairtrade chocolate) again this year…. Read more

Since Raymond’s retirement in March, St John’s PCC have been working hard on the recruitment process for a new vicar. The process is a formal one that is guided by the Church Pastoral Aid Society (CPAS) and the Diocese, working… Read more

‘Threads through Creation’ is an extraordinary, uplifting art exhibition at Wells Cathedral – on show from 17th October until 27th November as part of a nationwide tour of 20 cathedrals. A wonderful bible based art show at Wells Cathedral. Eight… Read more

Would you like to help making some new banners for church? We will be having a banner-making workshop on Saturday, 18th November 9:30am – 3:30pm. No special skills are needed – just bring your enthusiasm! We’ll be ironing, cutting, stitching… Read more

Denise is organising the shoe boxes for Samaritans Purse this year. The boxes are now available, and we would like them all brought back no later than Remembrance Sunday, 12th November please.