Worship at St John’s
We are looking forward to welcoming you to St John’s United Reformed Church for worship in Orpington, prayer in Orpington and much more. If you have not attended a service here before, then you may be wondering what happens and what you need to do. If so please find more information on our Worship Pages.
Creche facilities and age-related activities for children aged 7 and under are offered, but there are also “family spaces” in the church where small children can play quietly whilst seated with their parents if this is what you prefer.
Details of the individual services can be found on our Church Service page.
Take a look at the full programme by clicking on the box “Regular Worship.”
Morning Service - Pentecost Sunday
When:5th June 2022 10:30 am - 11:30 am
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What is a Jubilee? Rest, Re-set and Rejoice. Holy Communion Service, led by our Minister.
Morning Service - Celebrating our Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.
When:12th June 2022 10:30 am - 11:30 am
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Celebrating ourQueen’s Platinum Jubilee. All-Age Church Parade Service led by our Minister with theRainbows.
Morning Service - Get ready to celebrate
When:19th June 2022 10:30 am - 11:30 am
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Get ready to celebrate Service of worship led by Janet Godden Suggested Bible verses: Luke 22, verses 7-13 Thinking point: What is a church getting ready to celebrate whenwe gather for worship?
Morning Service - Visiting Preacher
When:26th June 2022 10:30 am - 11:30 am
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Service of worship led by Marion Moore (Lay preacher fromWest Wickham URC)
Morning Service - You are invited…..
When:3rd July 2022 10:30 am - 11:30 am
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Holy Communion Service led by our minister, to include the receptionof new church members Suggested Bible verses: Luke 14, verses 16-23. (Astory of a banquet and the guests who never came) Thinking point: Who is missing from our church?
Morning Service - “You shouldn’t have….” Making an effort.
When:10th July 2022 10:30 am - 11:30 am
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All-Age Church Parade led by our Minister, with the Scouts Suggested Bible verses: Matthew 2, 10-11. (Visitof the Magi to baby Jesus) Thinking point: What is “special” about a church these days?
Morning Service - Recipe for a Queen…. party food.
When:17th July 2022 10:30 am - 11:30 am
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Service of worship led by our Minister, to include the baptismof Henry Logie Suggested Bible verses Isaiah 55; 1-2. Aninvitation to taste something worth eating Thinking point: What do we offer as spiritual food anddrink?
Morning Service - “Your Party Piece.” (Everyone doing what they do best)
When:24th July 2022 10:30 am - 11:30 am
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“Your Party Piece.” (Everyone doing what they do best) Service of worship led by our Minister to include thebaptism of Clara Leonard and the Dedication of Luke Howells Suggested Bible verses: Psalm 150; 4-5 (PraisingGod with a variety of musical instruments) Thinking point: what is our “party piece? “
Morning Service - “Speech, Speech….” Why are we here?
When:31st July 2022 10:30 am - 11:30 am
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. “Speech, Speech….” Why are we here? Service of worship led by our Minister. Suggested Bible verses: Luke 4;16-21. (Jesus speakingin the synagogue) Thinking point: how do we speak about our faith?
Morning Service - “Do you remember?” Sharing our stories.
When:7th August 2022 10:30 am - 11:30 am
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“Do you remember?” Sharing our stories. Holy Communion Service led by our Minister Suggested Bible verses Psalm 145; 4-7. One generationcommends the works of God to another. Thinking point: what do we want future generations to knowabout our faith and church?
Morning Service - Jubilee Justice. A Party with a Purpose
When:14th August 2022 10:30 am - 11:30 am
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Jubilee Justice. A Party with a Purpose Service of worship led by our Minister Suggested Bible verses: Leviticus 25; 8-11.(A Jubilee isfor cancelling debts and setting slaves free) Thinking point: What should we be challenging and“cancelling” in order to make the world a fairer place?
Morning Service - The Goodie Bag. Something to take away
When:21st August 2022 10:30 am - 11:30 am
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August The GoodieBag. Something to take away Service of worship led by Jenny Sheehan, nationallyaccredited Lay Preacher Suggested Bible verses: 1 Corinthians 13; 13 (Faith, hopeand love) and Galatians 5;2- gifts of the Spirit. Thinking point: What is the most precious thing you takeaway from church worship to share with the people in your life?
Morning Service - Visiting Preacher
When:28th August 2022 10:30 am - 11:30 am
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Service of worship led by Revd. Peter Swaffield, retiredMinister
Morning Service - Keeping and Discarding- what is left behind?
When:4th September 2022 10:30 am - 11:30 am
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Keeping and Discarding- what is left behind? Holy Communion Service, led by our Minister Suggested Bible verses: Luke 15;8-9 Parable of the lostcoin Thinking Point: What should we be keeping? Sharing?Discarding? (in our own lives and in the life of the church)
Morning Service - Party’s over. When’s the next?
When:11th September 2022 10:30 am - 11:30 am
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Party’s over. When’s the next? Service of worship led by our Minister Suggested Bible verses: Revelation 21;3-5 (thedwelling place of God with humanity) Thinking Point: Looking back and looking forward, how do we useour faith to transform the world for God?
Morning Service - Faith, Hope and Love: The Jubilee
When:18th September 2022 10:30 am - 11:30 am
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Faith, Hope and Love: The Jubilee An All Age Church Parade Service to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the United ReformedChurch.
Harvest Service
When:6th October 2022 2:00 pm - 3:45 pm
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Thursday Club welcomes all to our Afternoon Harvest Service Thursday afternoon meetings for all members of the community Meeting: Every Thursday afternoon (except during August)2:00 until 3:45pm The ThursdayClub offers a relaxing afternoon for meeting and making friends everyThursday afternoon at 2:00pm. There are two hours of entertainmentwhich include talks on a variety of interesting subjects, talentedsingers and instrumentalists, sing-a-longs, quizzes and always finishingwith a cup of tea and some homemade cakes.
Christmas Service
When:15th December 2022 2:00 pm - 3:45 pm
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The Thursday Club welcome everyone to their Afternoon Christmas Service Thursday afternoon meetings for all members of the community Meeting: Every Thursday afternoon (except during August)2:00 until 3:45pm The ThursdayClub offers a relaxing afternoon for meeting and making friends everyThursday afternoon at 2:00pm. There are two hours of entertainmentwhich include talks on a variety of interesting subjects, talentedsingers and instrumentalists, sing-a-longs, quizzes and always finishingwith a cup of tea and some homemade cakes.