The PCC and the APCM

About the PCC and APCM

The PCC (Parochial Church Council) oversees the running of the church and together with the vicar, guides and encourages the mission and ministry of the church in the parish.

The PCC meets six times a year, plus occasional special meetings, and the dates are shown on the Church Calendar. If you would like to bring a matter to the PCC or to put a question to the PCC, just contact the vicar, or one of the churchwardens or the PCC secretary.

At the Annual Parochial Church Meeting in May, members of the PCC are elected and the vicar and others report on the activities of the church over the year. The APCM is an opportunity for church members on the electoral roll to ask questions about the policies and priorities of the church.

More information: What is the Electoral Roll?

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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.