Vestry Notes – June 2022

Vestry Notes – June 2022

A brief note of some of the discussion and decisions made at the Vestry meeting of June 2022 Risk Management It was noted that a recession was probably on its way and this could be expected to affect the church’s income. In the meantime all efforts are being made to...
Silence is Golden

Silence is Golden

…or so the saying goes. We think they might actually be onto something! Join us every Tuesday at 3.30pm to explore Silent Prayer Silent prayer has been a part of Christian tradition for many years; it is similar in style to the ‘mindfulness’ which has increased...
Book: Women Remembered

Book: Women Remembered

Available from Cornerstone Bookshop – a recently published book by Helen Bond of Edinburgh University, who led the St John’s Theological Forum in 2020, and Joan Taylor.  Do you think that Jesus only surrounded himself with men? Think again. Inspired by...
Big Green Recipe Book

Big Green Recipe Book

Cooking together for the planet We’re all concerned for the future of our planet. One way we can combat climate change is to choose to eat in ways that reduce our carbon footprint. Do you have ideas to share? Recipes that use local ingredients in season Tips for...
Proud to be inclusive

Proud to be inclusive

St John’s is proud to be an open and inclusive community. Whoever you are, and however you identify, you will find a welcome here. We continue to work and pray for the full inclusion of LGBTQIA+ people in the life of the church & in society. If you’d...
Family Fodder

Family Fodder

We’re really pleased to invite any families with children to join us for a simple jacket-potato lunch after the Sung Eucharist on 12 June (fillings and drinks will also be available of course!). We’ll have time to enjoy one another’s company over...
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