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We’d love to welcome you and share this Easter season with you.

Good Friday | Friday 3rd April
Walk of Witness and Open-Air Service | Starting in Elmhurst Park at 10.00am
We gather in Elmhurst Park, walk around the town, and then arrive back in the park for a short service.
This is suitable for all-ages and everyone is welcome to take part.

Then in Church we have….
Reflection on the Cross | 2.00pm
Join us as we spend an hour reflecting on the victory of Jesus death on the Cross. This service will be a combination of bible readings, songs, prayers and reflections.

Easter Sunday | Sunday 5th April
Sunrise Service at the riverside near the Bandstand | 6.00am
Come and celebrate the Good News that Jesus has risen! We look forward to welcoming you for a short Sunrise Service overlooking the river.

Easter Celebration | 10.30am
Come and celebrate the victory of Jesus’ resurrection! A fun and interactive service for everyone, including Holy Communion. Children’s Easter Egg Hunt at the end!

Got something that needs fixing? Bring it along to the Repair Café and let our friendly team see what they can do. While you’re here, enjoy a cuppa, chat with others, and see the magic of mending in action. Everyone’s welcome!

In 2025 we started to look at our strategy for our 3 main buildings (The Church, the Old Vic and the Hall). We have identified the main challenges – accessibility, parking, toilets, poor kitchens, heating, lighting and storage space. While we have maintained the buildings to a reasonable standard, they are now due for a major refresh to ensure they are fit for purpose for the coming decades, and flexible enough to meet our future needs.

Since our last update a couple of months ago, we have had written responses from 4 architects and have interviewed each of them. As a result, we have now appointed MEB Design Ltd to work with us to explore the feasibility of making improvements to the buildings to ensure we are able to fulfil our mission into the middle of this century.

We need to do this properly, so it will take a little time. We will start by gathering more input from the key users of each building and the owners of our mission action plans. It is going to be important that we catch the vision of what’s next, rather than just assuming what we are doing today will continue as it is for the next 20 years. It’s going to be exciting!

Once we have a very clear “Statement of needs” outlining our requirements in more detail, then we can start exploring options for change. We will ensure we consult fully with all the statutory approvals bodies, as well as with our congregation and neighbours. This is probably not going to be until 2027, so please be patient and get involved so you can share your thoughts on what we need to move forward with our mission and vision.

Alan Nunn
Buildings Development Group

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

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.