Welcome To St John's
The mission of St John’s is to celebrate the healing love of Christ in Sacrament and service through Eucharistic worship, pastoral care, the healing ministry and service in the community.
Wild Wednesdays
Children and their parents or carers are welcome to come along for child-led outdoor fun and learning in the church grounds, exploring nature.
John's Juniors
John's Juniors is led by Children and Families Worker Karen Pritchard. Prayers, activities, singing, and either a bible reading or story/sermon.
St John's Tots
First Thursday Group
Baby/toddler group for ages 0-5, meets Monday, Wednesday & Thursday at St John's church and/or hall. Term-time only, first session free of charge.
First Thursday Group
St John's Church Choir
First Thursday Group
First Thursday is a social club for ladies of all faiths and none, which meets monthly. The group is affiliated to St John’s but all are welcome.
St John's Church Choir
St John's Church Choir
St John's Church Choir
An enthusiastic choir which meets each Friday at 6pm in St John's Church. Anyone is welcome to join, regardless of experience of ability.
Bible Study Group
St John's Church Choir
St John's Church Choir
Small, friendly and informal Bible study group which meets 11am - 12pm on the second Tuesday of each month, in St John's Church.
Life Events at St John's
We welcome both children and adults for baptism at St John's, as well as couples for marriage.
Click on any of the following for more information about baptisms and naming ceremonies, confirmation classes, weddings, vow renewal and marriage blessings or funerals.
The church was built by T.H. Wyatt in the 'Gothic' style, with 13th century style fenestration and font, and a marble pulpit. The nave has a scissor-braced roof. Its plain exterior belies fine architecture within.
At a total cost of £5000, the church was a gift to the parishioners from the trustees of the rectory of Doddington division acts, and was consecrated on 29th July 1872 by the Bishop of Ely.
It stands much as it was originally built, the only major addition being a large vestry on the north side. Inside, some pews have been removed to make circulation easier, and to provide for kitchen space.
A large platform has been built at the entrance to the chancel, providing space for less formal worship, and also giving the space needed for the church to be used for a much wider variety of events outside worship.
Volunteers maintain the church grounds very well; a fallen tree at the East end of the church has provided an opportunity to create an adventurous environment which is used by John's Juniors, Messy Church and the Wild Wednesday's children's nature group.
The church grounds are always open - you are welcome to explore at any time.
Our Church Hall is a large building situated 100 metres away on the opposite side of the road to the Church; it comprises a kitchen, a large Hall with a stage and small hall/meeting room. A small office was built onto the hall in the late 1980’s which is now the Changing Market Town Project workers’ base. The Hall is used by the church and can also hired to community groups and private parties. The kitchen has been refurbished and received a 5* Food Hygiene rating in July 2019.
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