3.30pm – 5pm: Family Christmas Extravaganza
This is a free family event for primary school children with Carols, Fun, Games, Craft, Short talk and Hotdogs. Pre-booking essential, book online Here
Sunday 14th December
3.30pm: Family Christmas Extravaganza
This is a free family event for primary school children with Carols, Fun, Games, Craft, Short talk and Hotdogs. Pre-booking essential book online Here
Sunday 21st December
10.30am: Christingle and All Age Carols
An informal Carol Service for the whole family, from 10am for refreshments and to make your Christingle
7pm Carols by Candlelight
Festive carols and readings followed by mulled wine and mince pies.
Christmas Eve: Wednesday 24th December
10:30am: Midweek Holy Communion Service
A Traditional service of Holy Communion
4.30pm: Crib Service
Come along dressed as Mary, Joseph, an angel or a shepherd and be part of the Christmas Story
11pm: Midnight Holy Communion Service
Welcome Christmas morning together
Christmas Day: Thursday 25th December
10.30am Christmas Day Celebration followed by Holy Communion
A celebration of Jesus’ birth for all
We hope these moments will bring joy, connection, and reflection as we journey together through Advent and into Christmas. Whether you’re joining us for worship, fellowship, or festive fun, you’re warmly welcomed.
Sunday 21st December
5pm: Carols by Candlelight
Festive carols and readings followed by refreshments and mulled wine
Christmas Eve: 24th December
3pm: Crib Service
Come along dressed as Mary, Joseph, an angel or a shepherd and be part of the Christmas Story
Christmas Day: 25th December
10am: Christmas Day Family Communion
A celebration of Jesus’ birth for all
Sunday 28th December
10am: Christmas Sunday Walk
A walk starting in St Andrew’s Church followed by seasonal refreshments
Sunday 4th January 2026
9.15am: Epiphany
Holy Communion followed by House Blessing and Door Chalking
Position: Operations Manager and Leadership Assistant.
Employer: The PCC of St John’s Woodbridge.
Hours: 35 Hours/5 days per week(occasional evening and weekend work may be required by mutual agreement, and consideration will be given to school holiday working , as appropriate)
Job pack below…
Do you have a pioneering spirit and love to start something new? Are you passionate about reaching out to young people and seeing their lives transformed by God’s love?
We are looking for someone who will:
• Develop our missional engagement with young people (40% of the role)
• Review, develop and support our Sunday and mid-week ministries (30% of the role)
• Use their time to pray, dream and create fresh initiatives that will connect with young people in our community (30% of the role)
We would love you to join us at St John’s Woodbridge to lead this exciting work. There is a committed team of volunteers, a wonderful working environment near the beautiful Suffolk coast, and an enthusiastic church leadership and congregation. This role comes with mentoring available, regular professional development opportunities and ongoing support for your vocational call with young people!
We would love to hear from you. For an informal chat about the role, please contact Rev Charles Trefusis at charles@stjohnswoodbridge.org.uk.
• Full-time
• Salary of up to £35,000
• Possible housing / relocation allowance
• Pension
To apply for this role, please complete the application form and return by email to charles@stjohnswoodbridge.org.uk
Pioneer Youth Minister: Job Description
Pioneer Youth Minister: Application Form
This is for anyone who has been bereaved, at anytime and in anyway.
The Bereavement Journey® is an award-winning series of films and discussion that gently guides adults bereaved at any time, through the varied ways grief and bereavement can impact, enabling them to process the implications for themselves and discern next steps.
The course will start on Thursday morning the 15th January 2026 and will run for 6 weeks in the Old Vicarage from 10.30am to 12.30pm, with refreshments provided, plus an optional session on faith questions in bereavement
There is a limit of 8 participants for this initial course . The cost is £20 which will cover the participants manual and the Faith Questions in Bereavement book
If you would like to join this course please sign up Here
Curious about life, faith, and meaning?
Join us for our next Alpha Course — a welcoming space to explore big questions over food and conversation. Beginning on Wednesday 21st January 2026
Would you like to come along?
Why not think about who you could invite to this great course?
Book your place on the course here
A group for parents and carers with babies and pre-school children.
It’s time to reserve your place on this great week away – August 8th to 15th 2026. Last time we were oversubscribed so act now!
The totally inclusive cost for the full week will be £340 per adult, only a very small increase on 2024 costs.
For those that have not experienced this week previously, we have a very relaxed time, with lots of choice. After our morning gathering you can spend time alone or with others, enjoy the beautiful house, grounds and beach, swim in the sea, join in outings and activities and have a wonderful holiday, getting closer to God and each other.
To reserve a place, complete the attached booking form and return to the church office as soon as possible
If you need more information about the week, please speak to either Julian & Cathie Taylor (Sizewell Leaders for 2026) or a member of the Sizewell Team 2026
Noelle Gore, Pete Hanes, Alan Hawes, Cathie Taylor, Julian Taylor, Marian Thomas.
If you’re unable to join us in person on Sunday morning, we warmly invite you to worship with us online via the St John’s Church Woodbridge YouTube channel Here you’ll find this week’s service as well as previous ones you may have missed, or would simply love to revisit.
Whether near or far, we’re grateful to share this time of worship with you.
