We are calling everyone to join us for our Week of Prayer this February.
Please make it a priority to come along to any (or all!) of the following gatherings:
Tuesday 3rd March – Afternoon
2.30pm – 3.30pm
Wednesday 4th March – Evening
7.30pm – 8.30pm
Thursday 5th March – Morning
9.30am – 10.30am
Each session will be a simple, welcoming space to pause, listen, and seek God together.
Step through the wardrobe this Easter and discover the story in a fresh and imaginative way. Now is the time to book if you’d like to visit the Narnia Experience — a creative, immersive journey designed for adults and for children aged 7 and above.
Simply click on the date you’d like to attend: Tuesday 17th March 4pm to 5.30pm Wednesday 18th March 11am to 12.30pm
We look forward to welcoming you through the wardrobe!
Loss touches every life, but no one should have to navigate grief alone. The Bereavement Journey offers a gentle, compassionate space to explore the many emotions that bereavement brings, with others who understand the path.
We’ll be meeting in the Old Vicarage on Thursdays, from 16th April to 28th May, 10.30am –12.30pm. Each week includes helpful video content, quiet reflection, and the chance, only if you wish, to share with others in a safe and confidential group.
The course materials cost £20, and a bursary is available for anyone who needs it.
If this sounds like something that could support you or someone close to you, please book a place Here or contact the church office on 01394 383162. You will be very welcome
Come along to the ‘Cherishing the Earth Day Conference’ with Dr Martin Hudson and Rev Margot Hudson. There will also be an address by The Rt Hon Lord Deben(John Gummer)
Saturday 21st March 9.30 to 4pm with doors opening from 9 am.
£5 to cover refreshments and expenses. Tea and coffee available , please bring your own lunch.
Book your place HERE
Can you help us ?
If you are able to help in any capacity, for all or part of the day, please let me know.
It looks like being an exciting and informative day (and will help towards gaining our Silver Eco Award!)
Thank you and God bless,
Lyn
Book your place here and join us for all the fun at our Family Easter Extravaganza!
There’ll be crafts, activities, treats, and plenty to enjoy for all ages.
Please do spread the word to friends and neighbours so they can join in too — everyone is welcome.
We’re taking part in The Big Plastic Count again this year, and we’d love you to join in. It’s a simple but powerful way to understand how much plastic we throw away—and to add your voice to a national effort for change.
How to take part:
Register and sign up here “Big Plastic Count”
Count your plastic for one week from 9–15 March, keep track of every piece of plastic you throw away.
Submit your results online afterwards to contribute to the national picture.
If you’d like to know more or need a hand getting started, speak to Chris Watts or Julie Taplin.
At the recent Churches Together meeting Martin Pender from the Anglia Care Trust came to speak to us about Rough Sleepers, which was very informative and useful for us all as from time to time someone turns up at a church to find help and somewhere to sleep. The main messages we learned was never to offer money, or to be ‘too kind’ but to be supportive in other ways. Martin is the local contact and is happy to be phoned for advice (ask Church Office) or to register the rough sleeper on https://thestreetlink.org.uk/ where someone will investigate further and offer support.
Dates for the coming year:
Lent Lunches
Friday 17th February and every Friday until Holy Week (please contact St Mary’s Office 01394 388820 if you would like to help on one Friday)
World Day of Prayer
Friday 6th March 2.30pm at St Thomas’ Church
Good Friday
Friday 3rd April 10am in Elmhurst Park for Walk of Witness followed by Open Air Service at 11am and refreshments at the Salvation Army Hall
Easter Sunrise Service
Sunday 5th April 6.00am on the River Wall near the Yacht Club followed by refreshments in the Yacht Club
Big Family Day Out
Sunday 28th June 10am till 1pm at Kingston Field
Woodbridge Regatta
Sunday 19th July beginning with ‘Songs of Praise’ 12.30pm at Whisstocks Place
If you would like to be involved in the music (singing or playing) on Good Friday please speak to Lyn
Join us this summer at New Wine Festival 2026!
From 28 July – 2 August, we’re returning to the Bath & West Showground for a powerful week of worship, teaching, age-specific programmes, and time together as the wider church family.
The FunZone is back, offering space for families to enjoy time together, connect, and make lasting memories.
Whether you’re coming with your church or joining us for the first time, it’s a chance to be refreshed, inspired, and equipped by the Holy Spirit, and to enjoy meaningful time with others on the same journey.
Book now at festival.new-wine.org
Our Children’s Ministry, St John’s Kids, begins in church each Sunday at 10.30am. Children start in the main service before heading to their own age-appropriate activities, filled with fun, faith, and friendship.
Worship for Everyone
On the first Sunday of each month, we hold Worship for Everyone — a joyful, all-age service where every generation gathers together to worship, learn, and celebrate as one church family.
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.
