Community Groups in Orpington
St John’s plays host to a variety of community groups, providing knowledge, support, refuge and fun for people in the Orpington area. These include our Friendship Club – For all members of the community meeting each Thursday afternoon; Book Group – Each month, the book group selects a book to read and discuss; House Groups – Groups meet to nurture and encourage one another in their faith; Music Group – The Ad Hoc Christmas Choir; Community Leisure Groups – News of independent groups who regularly meet at St John’s.
PVs meet Sohail
When:8th June 2025 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Where: StJ-UG-Morton (200)
Little Monsters Toddler Group
When:18th June 2025 9:30 am - 11:00 am
Where:
Little Monsters Toddler Group
Meeting Alternate Wednesdays
Just £2 per child
For more info please email littlemonsters@stjohnsurc.org.uk
KRA Open Garden Event
When:22nd June 2025 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Where: St John's United Reformed Church, Lynwood Grove, Orpington BR6 0BG, UK
St John's United Reformed Church is pleased to be one of the gardens entering into the Knoll Resident's Association Open Garden event. Details of the event can be found: www.theknollgardens.com
Praise and Pastries
When:22nd June 2025 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Where: Outside Church, StJ-LG-Link (100)
Open meeting and Y&CW discussion?
When:29th June 2025 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Where: StJ-LG-Link (100)
Annual meeting uniformed groups and worship team
When:1st July 2025 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Where: StJ-LG-Link (100)
Little Monsters Toddler Group
When:2nd July 2025 9:30 am - 11:00 am
Where:
Little Monsters Toddler Group
Meeting Alternate Wednesdays
Just £2 per child
For more info please email littlemonsters@stjohnsurc.org.uk
Little Monsters Toddler Group
When:16th July 2025 9:30 am - 11:00 am
Where:
Little Monsters Toddler Group
Meeting Alternate Wednesdays
Just £2 per child
For more info please email littlemonsters@stjohnsurc.org.uk
Property Team Meeting
When:12th August 2025 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Where: StJ-LG-Link (100)
Little Monsters
When:3rd September 2025 9:30 am - 11:00 am
Where: St John's United Reformed Church, Lynwood Grove, Orpington BR6 0BG, UK
Little Monsters Toddler Group
Meeting Alternate Wednesdays
Just £2 per child
For more info please email littlemonsters@stjohnsurc.org.uk
Little Monsters
When:17th September 2025 9:30 am - 11:00 am
Where: St John's United Reformed Church, Lynwood Grove, Orpington BR6 0BG, UK
Little Monsters Toddler Group
Meeting Alternate Wednesdays
Just £2 per child
For more info please email littlemonsters@stjohnsurc.org.uk
Little Monsters
When:1st October 2025 9:30 am - 11:00 am
Where: St John's United Reformed Church, Lynwood Grove, Orpington BR6 0BG, UK
Little Monsters Toddler Group
Meeting Alternate Wednesdays
Just £2 per child
For more info please email littlemonsters@stjohnsurc.org.uk
Pastoral Visitors Meeting
When:11th October 2025 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Where: Sanctuary
Little Monsters
When:15th October 2025 9:30 am - 11:00 am
Where: St John's United Reformed Church, Lynwood Grove, Orpington BR6 0BG, UK
Little Monsters Toddler Group
Meeting Alternate Wednesdays
Just £2 per child
For more info please email littlemonsters@stjohnsurc.org.uk
Synod Together
When:18th October 2025 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Where: Reigate Park United Reformed Church
Little Monsters
When:29th October 2025 9:30 am - 11:00 am
Where: St John's United Reformed Church, Lynwood Grove, Orpington BR6 0BG, UK
Little Monsters Toddler Group
Meeting Alternate Wednesdays
Just £2 per child
For more info please email littlemonsters@stjohnsurc.org.uk
Little Monsters
When:12th November 2025 9:30 am - 11:00 am
Where: St John's United Reformed Church, Lynwood Grove, Orpington BR6 0BG, UK
Little Monsters Toddler Group
Meeting Alternate Wednesdays
Just £2 per child
For more info please email littlemonsters@stjohnsurc.org.uk
Advent Course
When:23rd November 2025 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Where: StJ-LG-Link (100)
Refreshments at 6, for a 6:30 start
Little Monsters
When:26th November 2025 9:30 am - 11:00 am
Where: St John's United Reformed Church, Lynwood Grove, Orpington BR6 0BG, UK
Little Monsters Toddler Group
Meeting Alternate Wednesdays
Just £2 per child
For more info please email littlemonsters@stjohnsurc.org.uk
Advent Course
When:30th November 2025 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Where: StJ-LG-Link (100)
Refreshments at 6, for a 6:30 start
Advent Course
When:7th December 2025 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Where: StJ-LG-Link (100)
Refreshments at 6, for a 6:30 start
Little Monsters
When:10th December 2025 9:30 am - 11:00 am
Where: St John's United Reformed Church, Lynwood Grove, Orpington BR6 0BG, UK
Little Monsters Toddler Group
Meeting Alternate Wednesdays
Just £2 per child
For more info please email littlemonsters@stjohnsurc.org.uk
Advent Course
When:14th December 2025 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Where: StJ-LG-Link (100)
Refreshments at 6, for a 6:30 start
Carol Singing
When:18th December 2025 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Where: Tesco Extra, 9 Augustus Ln, Orpington BR6 0NH, UK
Christingle
When:24th December 2025 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Where: StJ-LG-Link (100)
Faith Development Team Meeting
When:3rd February 2026 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Where: StJ-LG-Choir Vestry (15)
Synod Together
When:14th March 2026 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Where: Christ Church United Reformed Church, Tudor Way, Petts Wood, Orpington BR5 1LH, UK
Property Team Meeting
When:12th May 2026 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Where: StJ-LG-Link (100)
Property Team Meeting
When:11th August 2026 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Where: StJ-LG-Link (100)
Property Team Meeting
When:10th November 2026 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Where: StJ-LG-Link (100)