Time away with the church family is a very special thing - an opportunity to spend time together and time with God. Next year we are hosting a SJB Church Weekend Away at Cloverley Hall, Shropshire on the 25th to 27th September 2026). Spaces are limited but we still have
It was great to welcome so many of you our SJB Weekend at Home last weekend. Thank you to Minnie for creating this amazing highlight reel of a very exciting weekend. A huge thank you to everyone who served this weekend (or in the lead
This March our JC's Junior group went away for an action packed weekend to the beautiful St John's in the Vale. Watch the video and read the reflections below to see some of the amazing things they got up to. Reflections by Dollie (young person) It was my
What do Neeps, good laughs and dubious Scottish accents have in common? Answer – they are the recipe for a successful Burns night inspired St John’s Thank you night for the wonderful volunteers! Anyone who gives even just a small part of their time and those that have volunteered for
On the last night of October There was plenty of noise From children and adults With not much poise The theme was God's light And how we can all share The brightness and hope That comes with his care Glitter and sparkles Marbles and sweets Lighthouse and candles
Alternative Title... JC’s Night of Teamwork and Chaos at Rock & River A bunch of young people and their leaders headed off for an evening of fun at Rock & River Outdoor Pursuits Centre in Mawdesley. We had a glorious night for water sports and climbing high, while the sun
As lots of you will know, we at St John's love to get folk together, connecting people through a variety of different activities and groups, to have a laugh and on occasion make a right fool of ourselves; so, we decided the perfect thing for this would be to hold
For centuries, Christians have met to celebrate Easter in all sorts of different ways; one of which is to meet at sunrise (or at least very early) on Easter Sunday. It was dawn when the first believers (the women) went to the tomb of Jesus, found the rock rolled away
On the first weekend in March, 36 young people and 14 leaders headed over to Barnstondale for an action-packed weekend entitled ‘What’s in the Box’? Across the weekend we explored our purpose and heard how knowing our purpose can help motivate us, help us make better decisions and help us
Forest Church is a monthly event, where we wander and wonder in the outdoors, learning about God together, in a creative way, amongst his wonderful creation. Since starting this a few years ago, we have met in all weathers, in various locations, including woods, beaches, fields, stately gardens and many
