🕕 Friday 11th July, 6pm–Midnight
📍 St John’s Church, Woodbridge
Join us as we gather in prayer for the Awake Suffolk Mission and beyond. Each hour will begin with worship and corporate prayer, followed by time to engage with themed prayer stations around the church.
📝 Sign up in church for an hour—or more—to be part of this special evening of intercession.
If you haven’t signed up yet just come along at a time that suits you between 6pm and midnight, each session starts on the hour
Join us for a series of welcoming and engaging services this summer, designed for every generation. Each gathering offers a choice of two talk styles:
✳️ An interactive message suitable for all ages, perfect for families of all ages
✳️ A short in-depth study for those wanting to dig a little deeper into scripture
☕ Tea, Coffee & Chat
After each service, stay for refreshments and friendly conversation, everyone is welcome!
Let’s worship together, grow in faith, and enjoy being part of our church family.
We’re delighted to share some exciting news our church has been officially awarded the Accessibility Bronze Award! 🏅
This recognition celebrates our commitment to creating a welcoming and inclusive space for everyone, whatever their needs or abilities. It reflects the heart of our community: one that values belonging, dignity, and hospitality.
A huge thank you to everyone who played a part, whether through thoughtful planning, practical improvements, or prayerful support. This achievement is a shared one, and we give God all the glory as we continue to grow in love and accessibility.
Let’s continue to build on this momentum as we look toward Silver… and beyond!
Paul Cannard from St Andrew’s Bredfield is coming to lead a Safeguarding course for us in the Old Vicarage for anyone who would like to attend.
🗓 Tuesday 15th July
🕙 10.00am – 11.30am
☕ Refreshments will be provided
The course will take one and a half hours which on completion you will receive a certificate which is valid for three years.
📩 To reserve your place, please contact the Church Office
✨ Preparations and Planning are well underway, and we’re thrilled to welcome a team of 12 from Through Faith Mission (TFM) to support our outreach week. The team includes 3 women and 9 men who will be involved in the events listed below.
We’re especially pleased to welcome Ross Healy, the TFM Mission Co-ordinator, who will be joining us for our Sunday service on 13th July. During the service, I’ll be interviewing Ross to hear his thoughts and perspective on the on the mission ahead.
We’re looking forward to receiving team profiles and photos shortly, which will be shared in due course to help us connect more personally with those joining us.
St John’s Activities include
• Ukraine Garden Party Sunday 7th (Ukrainians and their UK hosts) – Peter Plummer
• Sweep and Speak – Alan Nunn (Monday 8th 8:30am)
• Hub Café – Monday am (Carol Saunders)
• Little Gems – Tuesday am (Kate Trefusis)
• Wednesday Communion ( David Bulgin )
• Table Tennis – Wednesday – Richard Bolt
• Sweep and Speak – Peter Plummer (Thursday 11th 8:30am)
• Friday Youth – Rosie Evans
• Prayer Walking Whisstocks and Tide Mill ( Saturday 8:30am)
• Men’s Breakfast – Saturday Douglas Drever
• Circus Skills – Saturday Kate Trefusis
• Ladies evening – Saturday Evening Julie Plummer
• Sunday 10:30am Service with Dan Holland preaching
• Sunday 2:30pm – Closing celebration for the Suffolk wide mission groups and TFM teams
• Prayer Walking / Prayer Support – Pat McPherson (overall activity; multiple days and times tbc)
• Door to Door Visiting – Peter Plummer (overall activity; multiple days and times tbc)
• Care Homes Visiting – Cindy Barraclough Suffolk Place / Jenny Murchie Highlands (days tbc)
• Whisstocks Place – Stirling Askew / Karen Lawson / Roy and Lis Eaton (Activities and days tbc)
• Pub Walk – Richard Bolt – (date tbc)
Half Night of prayer – 6pm – 12am 11th July in the church. Speak to Julie Wilman or Lyn Spall
Through Faith Mission training day – 26th July 9am until 4:30pm at All Saints Church Ipswich (cost £20)
We need your help; would you be able to host a team member? This would involve housing them from Saturday 6th until Sunday 14th. We would like the hosts to provide a breakfast for their team member (just something simple). We would also like the hosts to feed their team member on Saturday 6th so they are able to get settled in. Speak to Julie Wilman or Peter Plummer
Could you provide a meal for members of the team? This could be in the form of an evening which might be an opportunity to invite others to, or just a number of the team with you. (details and numbers to be confirmed) Speak to Peter Plummer
Would you like to join in with the door to door visiting and to go out with an experienced person?
Is there an activity above that you would like to be involved with? Please get in touch with the contact person.
Do you have connections in the parish that could provide an opportunity for outreach? Please let me know and we can assess what help the visiting team could give.
Most importantly we need to keep praying for what God will do during this week and we need to keep covering our parish with prayer for there to be a breakthrough of His kingdom here.
We’ve got some exciting events on the horizon—don’t miss out! Pop these dates in your diary and come be part of the fun.
We are so grateful to everyone who gave their support before, during, and after our fundraising event for the village church and school in Mwangeza, Tanzania.
Thanks to your incredible generosity, we have raised £2,072 so far! These funds will help furnish the church and pastor’s house and provide essential equipment for the school.
Praise be to God for His provision and the joy of serving together.
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
Discovering God and sharing the love of Jesus
As summer unfolds around us, let us pause daily to lift our hearts in prayer. This month’s reflections invite us to cry out to God in all seasons — whether we are rejoicing, seeking peace, or yearning for renewal. Inspired by the Psalms, we are encouraged to give thanks for the steadfast love of our Lord, to intercede for those in need, and to remember God’s faithful presence in our communities and world.
