To wake up to the news of war is terrible. To wake up to its reality is infinitely worse. Shakespeare refers to war as chaos – the loosing of the dogs of war – and calls for one of his… Read more

Half a million people have fled Ukraine at the time of writing. It has probably increased since then. The PCC will decide how much to give to crisis facing Ukrainian refugees from our seventh share. If you would like to… Read more

There is going to be a service of confirmation on 12th June. We welcome adults and children who would like to be confirmed. Do please respond to the parish office if you or one of your children would like to… Read more

2nd March @ 7:30pm Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent. Lent and giving things up are two ideas strongly linked together. The secular Veganuary – or Dry January— has taken the place of Lent for many people. They are… Read more

The evening course will now start on Thursday, 10th March in church. Let us know you would like to come and we will keep in touch via email. There is also a demand for an afternoon course which we will… Read more

In order to help James to work out our financial position and plan for the coming year, please return your card either on paper or electronically via the website on or before Sunday, 6th March. Even if your giving remains… Read more

Pregnancy Choices Swindon (PCS) is one of the mission partners St John’s supports. They recently sent us an update about their work. PCS see clients who have unplanned pregnancies, or who are struggling after a miscarriage or abortion. With these… Read more

People are signing up for the course starting on Thursday, 3rd March in church. The list in the parish office is growing. There are many different approaches to human sexuality in the C. of E. LLF gives everyone a chance… Read more

It is St John’s register of electors. In the same way that being on the civic Electoral Roll allows you to vote in parliamentary and local elections, joining the Church Electoral Roll means that you can vote on Church matters,… Read more

The next Filling Station run is Thursday 3rd March. Mary will be emailing requests in a couple of weeks. Anyone who would like to add their name to the list of volunteers should email her c/o the Parish Office.

Living in Love and Faith is a five week course. There are six weeks between the end of the half term holiday and Easter. Thursday, 3rd March would allow us to finish before Holy Week. We would like to run… Read more

Mary has been part of the Rock Café Team for many years until we were closed due to Covid 19. She reminded us of the many people who have come to St John’s through the ROCK. Mary is looking for… Read more