Electoral Roll

What is the Electoral Roll?
Each parish church in the Church of England has a register of electors called the Electoral Roll. Being on the Electoral Roll is not essential for becoming a full and active member of St John's (the best way to do this is to come along on Sundays, to fill in a welcome card so that you can receive e-news, and to join a team).

However, being on the Electoral Roll is a pre-requisite if you want to attend and participate in votes at the APCM of St John's, or to stand for election to the PCC, or if you want to stand for election to the Deanery, Diocesan or General Synod, and in that way to take part in and to contribute to the life of the wider Church.

Do I qualify for the Electoral Roll?
To apply to be on the Electoral Roll you must be:
- aged 16 or over (or will be 16 in the next 12 months)
- baptised
- a member of the Church of England and EITHER live in the parish of St John's OR have attended church in the parish regularly for at least 6 months before enrolment.
These conditions are more fully explained in the notes to the application form.

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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.