Holy Communion Service on the fourth Sunday after Epiphany

Celebrating New Blessings. 

What would we most like in our lives?  Jesus highlights the things most likely to make us happy.

All Age Parade Service, led by our Minister with the Cubs.

Celebrating New Worlds.  What would we like the world to look like? Can Jesus show us how to make it happen? 

Celebrating New Life.     

Feeling like "me" again.  What can get us out of dark places and back into the light? 

Morning Service on the seventh Sunday after Epiphany

The Fellowship Meal

Our fellowship meal journeys have already taken us to China and Italy and in February,India will be our destination

Saturday 29th February  is the date                                                                                                          

7.00pm  is the start time    

 and the cost will be £15      

To cater for all tastes, both  "hot" and "mild" food will be available

Please bring your own drinks

More details from Andy Clare or Steve Bebbington cinc@stjohnsurc.org.uk or contact us

Or Click here

Holy Communion for the First Sunday in Lent

The Armour of God: Truth in Dark Places

Following the success of last year’s Lent Course based on Les  Miserables, we have chosen a course based on “Casablanca" for this year.
 It is written by Paul Kerensa (a regular contributor to Reform Magazine and a professional stand-up comedian) and his wife, Zoe Young and it deals with the powerful themes of love, loss, faith and sacrifice.

 Here is what we shall be thinking about, week by week:

All meetings will begin with coffee and cake at 6.00pm, with discussion starting at 6:30 and finishing no later than 8pm.

           There will be a sign up sheet on the Fellowship Noticeboard in he Link so that we know how many to cater for.

World Day of Prayer   .....  Praying for Zimbabwe

Friday 6th March

1.30pm at St Nicholas Church Farnborough and

7.30pm at Christ Church Orpington

All are Welcome to join us, and refreshments will be provided

"Arise ... Take up your mat and walk"

World Day of Prayer   .....  Praying for Zimbabwe

Friday 6th March

1.30pm at St Nicholas Church Farnborough and

7.30pm at Christ Church Orpington

All are Welcome to join us, and refreshments will be provided

"Arise ... Take up your mat and walk"

Morning Service for the Second Sunday in Lent

The Armour of God: Doing Right in Dark Places.

(the breastplate of righteousness)

Following the success of last year’s Lent Course based on Les  Miserables, we have chosen a course based on “Casablanca" for this year.
 It is written by Paul Kerensa (a regular contributor to Reform Magazine and a professional stand-up comedian) and his wife, Zoe Young and it deals with the powerful themes of love, loss, faith and sacrifice.

 Here is what we shall be thinking about, week by week:

All meetings will begin with coffee and cake at 6.00pm, with discussion starting at 6:30 and finishing no later than 8pm.

           There will be a sign up sheet on the Fellowship Noticeboard in he Link so that we know how many to cater for.

Solace        Calm - Contemplative – Worship

In 2020 Solace will be meeting each month atSt John’s Church, Lynwood Grove, Orpington, BR6 0BG and alternating monthly atChrist Church (URC) Tudor Way, Petts Wood, BR5 1LH

We meet on the second Tuesday of the month at8.00pm. 

The Dates February to April areas follows:  (No meetings in January orAugust)

11^th February  at Christ Church                                            10^thMarch at St John’s URC                                                  14^thApril  at Christ Church                                                   

Everyone is welcome, even if it’s just to see if this type ofworship for you, so please do join us.

Morning Service for the Third Sunday in Lent

The Armour of God: Walking in Peace through Dark Places

("Shoes" of the Gospel of Peace.)

Following the success of last year’s Lent Course based on Les  Miserables, we have chosen a course based on “Casablanca" for this year.
 It is written by Paul Kerensa (a regular contributor to Reform Magazine and a professional stand-up comedian) and his wife, Zoe Young and it deals with the powerful themes of love, loss, faith and sacrifice.

 Here is what we shall be thinking about, week by week:

All meetings will begin with coffee and cake at 6.00pm, with discussion starting at 6:30 and finishing no later than 8pm.

           There will be a sign up sheet on the Fellowship Noticeboard in he Link so that we know how many to cater for.

Sunday Half Hour

A short act of worship of reflections and prayers which is held on alternate months.

This morning's worship will be led by Jenny Sheehan

St John’swill be open this Sunday for private prayer between 1000 and 1200hours.  

For more information please Click here

The Parade Service this Sunday is CANCELLED as the church of St Johns reacts to the requirements to practice Social Distancing due to COVID -19   

St John’s will be open this Sunday for private prayer only between 1000 and 1200 hours.  For more information please Click here

We intend to publish a shortened version of what our Mothering Sunday service would have delivered.  This will be in the form of a video or podcast featuring Jennifer and Charlie with some of the material produced by Rainbows.  This will be available through a link on the website at www.stjohnsurc.org.uk  More details to follow shortly

This Mothering Sunday, 22nd March, we arecalling all churches to a National Day of Prayer and Action.

 At such a time as this,when so many are fearful and there is great uncertainty,  we are reminded of our dependence on ourloving Heavenly Father and the future that He holds.

 At 7pm this Sunday, lighta candle in the windows of your homes as a visible symbol of the light of life,Jesus Christ, our source and hope in prayer.”

  Please pray

  * for all in leadership at this time, making decisionsabout the containment of the COVID-19 virus,

 * for all cleaners

 * for those working inhealth and social care and especially for the most vulnerable, whether elderlyor those with underlying health conditions.

  * for those providing, delivering and selling all we need

  Father God,

 1We long for You to helpus in the midst of all this uncertainty.

 Please help people whoare facing financial concerns, worries about their family,

 having plans ripped awayand people concerned for their mental health.

 Please help us as aplanet to deal with this effectively.

 Please help doctors andscientists find a cure,

 Please help our expertsas they face criticism and enormous stress.

 We are sorry that we putso much dependence on this world

 to bring us happiness anddeliver us peace when You are the only answer to that.

 Thank You that we haveYou and know You and You love us.

 We pray, in the name ofJesus and the power of the Holy Spirit,

 Amen. 

Morning Service for the fifth Sunday in Lent

The Armour of God: Safety through Salvation. (The "helmet" of salvation)  

THE REMAINING LENT DISCUSSIONS ARE POSTPONED DUE TO  COVID -19 

It is hoped to reschedule the remaining discussions when normality returns

Following the success of last year’s Lent Course based on Les  Miserables, we have chosen a course based on “Casablanca" for this year.
 It is written by Paul Kerensa (a regular contributor to Reform Magazine and a professional stand-up comedian) and his wife, Zoe Young and it deals with the powerful themes of love, loss, faith and sacrifice.

 Here is what we shall be thinking about, week by week:

All meetings will begin with coffee and cake at 6.00pm, with discussion starting at 6:30 and finishing no later than 8pm.

           There will be a sign up sheet on the Fellowship Noticeboard in he Link so that we know how many to cater for.

Join us for an online Service for Palm Sunday, conducted by our Minister

www.stjohnsurc.org.uk

THE REMAINING LENT DISCUSSIONS ARE POSTPONED DUE TO  COVID -19 

It is hoped to reschedule the remaining discussions when normality returns

Following the success of last year’s Lent Course based on Les  Miserables, we have chosen a course based on “Casablanca" for this year.
 It is written by Paul Kerensa (a regular contributor to Reform Magazine and a professional stand-up comedian) and his wife, Zoe Young and it deals with the powerful themes of love, loss, faith and sacrifice.

 Here is what we shall be thinking about, week by week:

All meetings will begin with coffee and cake at 6.00pm, with discussion starting at 6:30 and finishing no later than 8pm.

           There will be a sign up sheet on the Fellowship Noticeboard in he Link so that we know how many to cater for.

Maundy Thursday Supper is now cancelled but may be replaced with an online service which will  include a quiet time of reflection on Jesus’ prayers in the Garden of  Gethsemane, as he was about to be arrested. 

Procession from the Methodist Church into the town centre,
concluding with a short open-air celebration of Good Friday.

Regretfully the family Easter Party is cancelled  on advice from Government on the Covid 19 outbreak

Please keep in touch with the TGIS leaders for exciting material to read and activities to join in via the website

The First Communion of Easter

Family Festival Service, led by our Minister     

This Service will be available online                                  

Solace        Calm - Contemplative – Worship

In 2020 Solace will be meeting each month atSt John’s Church, Lynwood Grove, Orpington, BR6 0BG and alternating monthly atChrist Church (URC) Tudor Way, Petts Wood, BR5 1LH

We meet on the second Tuesday of the month at8.00pm. 

The Dates areas follows:  (No meetings in January orAugust)

11^th February  at Christ Church                                                                                                                                         10^thMarch at St John’s Church                                             14^th April  at ChristChurch                                                    12^thMay at St John’s Church                                                9^th June at Christ Church                                                      14^th July at St John’s Church  

 8^th September at Christ Church                                          13^thOctober at St John’s Church                                           10^th November at Christ Church                                           8^thDecember at St Johns Church

Everyone is welcome, even if it’s just to see if this type ofworship for you, so please do join us.

For furtherinformation Click  here   

More details to follow

This Service is currently suspended on advice from the Government. Please join in our online services that will by uploaded to the website

Time to grab a coffee and chat with friends between the services

The currently scheduled “Praise and Pastries” led by Suzanne Wallbridge and Charlie Powell may be modified into an online service

Details nearer the time on the website

Solace        Calm - Contemplative – Worship

In 2020 Solace will be meeting each month atSt John’s Church, Lynwood Grove, Orpington, BR6 0BG and alternating monthly atChrist Church (URC) Tudor Way, Petts Wood, BR5 1LH

We meet on the second Tuesday of the month at8.00pm. 

The Dates areas follows:  (No meetings in January orAugust)

11^th February  at Christ Church                                                                                                                                         10^thMarch at St John’s Church                                             14^th April  at ChristChurch                                                    12^thMay at St John’s Church                                                9^th June at Christ Church                                                      14^th July at St John’s Church  

 8^th September at Christ Church                                          13^thOctober at St John’s Church                                           10^th November at Christ Church                                           8^thDecember at St Johns Church

Everyone is welcome, even if it’s just to see if this type ofworship for you, so please do join us.

For furtherinformation Click  here   

Christian Aid Week

Christian Aid week is seven amazing days                          of fundraising, campaigning and worship.

 It inspires hundreds of fund raising events nationwide,   brings together thousands of churches and reaches         millions of people with messages about poverty.

 And most importantly, it helps people in                              poor communities around the world to change their lives.

 St John’s will once again be taking part

Please contact Lesley Clare if you would want to take part in delivering and collecting envelopes in the roads around the Church.   In the past people have sometimes worked in teams of 2 or more to deliver/collect, thus spreading the load.

This Service is currently suspended on advice from the Government. Please join in our online services that will by uploaded to the website

Time to grab a coffee and chat with friends between the services

“Happy Birthday Church” a Pentecost aimedservice led by Margaret Collins and Charlie Powell

An afternoon has been arranged by the Faith Development Team to visit All Saints’ Church, Tudeley, near Tonbridge and see the beautiful stained glass windows, the only church in the world to have all its twelve stained glass windows by the famous artist Marc Chagall.

After the morning service, please bring a packed lunch and eat it at Church and then drive down to Tudeley (car sharing where possible)

We have a guided visit booked for 1.45pm. (that should allow plenty of time for folk to get down there, get parked etc)

There will be refreshments afterwards.

There will be a sign-up list on the board

www.tudeley.org

St John's Pre-School Quiz Night


Further details to follow

Solace        Calm - Contemplative – Worship

In 2020 Solace will be meeting each month atSt John’s Church, Lynwood Grove, Orpington, BR6 0BG and alternating monthly atChrist Church (URC) Tudor Way, Petts Wood, BR5 1LH

We meet on the second Tuesday of the month at8.00pm. 

The Dates areas follows:  (No meetings in January orAugust)

11^th February  at Christ Church                                                                                                                                         10^thMarch at St John’s Church                                             14^th April  at ChristChurch                                                    12^thMay at St John’s Church                                                9^th June at Christ Church                                                      14^th July at St John’s Church  

 8^th September at Christ Church                                          13^thOctober at St John’s Church                                           10^th November at Christ Church                                           8^thDecember at St Johns Church

Everyone is welcome, even if it’s just to see if this type ofworship for you, so please do join us.

For furtherinformation Click  here   

This Service is currently suspended on advice from the Government. Please join in our online services that will by uploaded to the website

Time to grab a coffee and chat with friends between the services

“Bacon and Bible” led by Clare Veal and CharliePowell

Solace        Calm - Contemplative – Worship

In 2020 Solace will be meeting each month atSt John’s Church, Lynwood Grove, Orpington, BR6 0BG and alternating monthly atChrist Church (URC) Tudor Way, Petts Wood, BR5 1LH

We meet on the second Tuesday of the month at8.00pm. 

The Dates areas follows:  (No meetings in January orAugust)

11^th February  at Christ Church                                                                                                                                         10^thMarch at St John’s Church                                             14^th April  at ChristChurch                                                    12^thMay at St John’s Church                                                9^th June at Christ Church                                                      14^th July at St John’s Church  

 8^th September at Christ Church                                          13^thOctober at St John’s Church                                           10^th November at Christ Church                                           8^thDecember at St Johns Church

Everyone is welcome, even if it’s just to see if this type ofworship for you, so please do join us.

For furtherinformation Click  here   

This Service is currently suspended on advice from the Government. Please join in our online services that will by uploaded to the website

Time to grab a coffee and chat with friends between the services

“Church BBQ and Worship” led by Charlie Powell,Simon Clare and Jennifer Millington

Solace        Calm - Contemplative – Worship

In 2020 Solace will be meeting each month atSt John’s Church, Lynwood Grove, Orpington, BR6 0BG and alternating monthly atChrist Church (URC) Tudor Way, Petts Wood, BR5 1LH

We meet on the second Tuesday of the month at8.00pm. 

The Dates areas follows:  (No meetings in January orAugust)

11^th February  at Christ Church                                                                                                                                         10^thMarch at St John’s Church                                             14^th April  at ChristChurch                                                    12^thMay at St John’s Church                                                9^th June at Christ Church                                                      14^th July at St John’s Church  

 8^th September at Christ Church                                          13^thOctober at St John’s Church                                           10^th November at Christ Church                                           8^thDecember at St Johns Church

Everyone is welcome, even if it’s just to see if this type ofworship for you, so please do join us.

For furtherinformation Click  here   

This Service is currently suspended on advice from the Government. Please join in our online services that will by uploaded to the website

Time to grab a coffee and chat with friends between the services

“Creation and Crafts” led by Charlotte Leonard,Charlie Powell and Jennifer Millington

Solace        Calm - Contemplative – Worship

In 2020 Solace will be meeting each month atSt John’s Church, Lynwood Grove, Orpington, BR6 0BG and alternating monthly atChrist Church (URC) Tudor Way, Petts Wood, BR5 1LH

We meet on the second Tuesday of the month at8.00pm. 

The Dates areas follows:  (No meetings in January orAugust)

11^th February  at Christ Church                                                                                                                                         10^thMarch at St John’s Church                                             14^th April  at ChristChurch                                                    12^thMay at St John’s Church                                                9^th June at Christ Church                                                      14^th July at St John’s Church  

 8^th September at Christ Church                                          13^thOctober at St John’s Church                                           10^th November at Christ Church                                           8^thDecember at St Johns Church

Everyone is welcome, even if it’s just to see if this type ofworship for you, so please do join us.

For furtherinformation Click  here   

This Service is currently suspended on advice from the Government. Please join in our online services that will by uploaded to the website

Time to grab a coffee and chat with friends between the services

“Any Questions…?” a chat show style worship ledby Johnstone Brown and Charlie Powell

Solace        Calm - Contemplative – Worship

In 2020 Solace will be meeting each month atSt John’s Church, Lynwood Grove, Orpington, BR6 0BG and alternating monthly atChrist Church (URC) Tudor Way, Petts Wood, BR5 1LH

We meet on the second Tuesday of the month at8.00pm. 

The Dates areas follows:  (No meetings in January orAugust)

11^th February  at Christ Church                                                                                                                                         10^thMarch at St John’s Church                                             14^th April  at ChristChurch                                                    12^thMay at St John’s Church                                                9^th June at Christ Church                                                      14^th July at St John’s Church  

 8^th September at Christ Church                                          13^thOctober at St John’s Church                                           10^th November at Christ Church                                           8^thDecember at St Johns Church

Everyone is welcome, even if it’s just to see if this type ofworship for you, so please do join us.

For furtherinformation Click  here   

Concert - Rob Halligan

After the success ofRob’s last visit to St John’s when so many people enjoyed it, the FaithDevelopment Team have arranged another evening. His new 2020 tour is called‘Always Heading Home’

More details to follow,but in the meantime, put the date in your diary.

 Find more at www.robhalligan.co.uk

Solace        Calm - Contemplative – Worship

In 2020 Solace will be meeting each month atSt John’s Church, Lynwood Grove, Orpington, BR6 0BG and alternating monthly atChrist Church (URC) Tudor Way, Petts Wood, BR5 1LH

We meet on the second Tuesday of the month at8.00pm. 

The Dates areas follows:  (No meetings in January orAugust)

11^th February  at Christ Church                                                                                                                                         10^thMarch at St John’s Church                                             14^th April  at ChristChurch                                                    12^thMay at St John’s Church                                                9^th June at Christ Church                                                      14^th July at St John’s Church  

 8^th September at Christ Church                                          13^thOctober at St John’s Church                                           10^th November at Christ Church                                           8^thDecember at St Johns Church

Everyone is welcome, even if it’s just to see if this type ofworship for you, so please do join us.

For furtherinformation Click  here