Children's Ministry

Children's Church meets on Sunday mornings in term time, during the main Parish Communion service. We have a dedicated team of fully trained and DBS-checked leaders who run a fun programme of Bible study, games and activities. We have a lovely outdoor space which we try to use as much as possible for Children's Church games and Forest Church activities.

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We also have a creche for very young children, in church.

The first Sunday of every month is our All Age Service. On these Sundays and in school holidays we do not run a separate Children's Church, but there are always activities available in our supervised children's corner in church, for young children and those who wish to spend some quiet time during the service.

If you would like to register your child for Children's Church, please do chat to one of the leaders before a Sunday service, or email Revd Nell.

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Planning your Visit

New to Church?

If you are planning your first visit to St John’s, welcome! We hope the information below will help you.

Our Sunday morning services begin at 10.00am. When you arrive, you will be greeted by one of our welcoming team who will help you find somewhere to sit and will give you a service booklet and a hymn book. Please see our ‘Sunday services’ page for more details of services and times.
We serve tea, coffee and biscuits after the morning service and we hope very much that you will stay for a chat. All refreshments are free.

Accessibility: There is wheelchair access through powered double doors, and an accessible toilet. We have a small car park, and there is free parking on a Sunday in the surrounding streets. You may wish to arrive 10-15 minutes early if you need a parking space close to the church.

You can expect:
- A warm welcome, with everything you need to follow the service easily;
- Beautiful music in the English choral tradition at both Sunday services, led by the St John's choir and organist;
- A talk or sermon, usually focused on the readings we have heard;
- On Sunday and Wednesday mornings, tea or coffee afterwards and time to chat with others.

What about children?
We have a regular Children’s Church on Sunday mornings for 4-11 year-olds. The children learn about the same Bible readings we are hearing in church, with games, activities and prayers. We also have an All-Age service, where everybody worships together, on the first Sunday of each month. Find out more about Children's Ministry.