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Advent and Christmas 2024 


Christmas tree and stained glass nativity window Sunday 1 December
6pm, Advent Carol Service

An evening service with music for Advent, sung by the Charter Choir of Homerton College. Click this link for the Music List.

Sunday 8 December
4pm, Christingle Service

A family-friendly service with candlelight and songs. Children can make their own Christingle during the service and there will be a collection for The Children's Society.

Sunday 22 December
6pm, Christmas Carol Service

Join us for a traditional service of lessons and familiar carols to sing along to, plus some wonderful festive music from the St John's Church Choir.

CHRISTMAS EVE
Tuesday 24 December


3pm, All Age Crib Service

Children of all ages are welcome at this interactive service. Come along dressed as a character from the Nativity story or use one of our costumes when you get here!

11.30pm, Midnight Communion Service

The first Communion of Christmas. Doors open at 11pm for carol singing before the service.

CHRISTMAS DAY
Wednesday 25 December


8am, Holy Communion

A said service using the Book of Common Prayer

l0am, All Age Communion with Nativity 

All ages are welcome to this joyful Christmas Day service. 

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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